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14 LOCAL GIRL: Community-wide efforts help a child with vision problems.

22 CAR TALK: Car shows around the U.S. have value for customers.

24 MALE MATTERS: The aging of rock star Mick Jagger is hard to believe.

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51 EVENTS: Sports and entertainment in our area.

55 MEDICAL MATTERS SECTION: Read about the thirteen stories in our special focus on health from different angles.

84 PSYCHOLOGY: Things to make you smile.

30 HUMOR: Rich people and their problems.

86 FAMILY LIFE: Parenting unplugged means turning off electronic devices and relating to your children.

34 MOM’S PERSPECTIVE: Hoping to revive old-school skills in the new year.

89 EQUESTRIAN NEWS: What’s happening at Malachi Acres.

42 FROM THE EXPERT: Teens provide advice when a sister’s sexting results in the restriction of a frustrated sibling.

90 GARDENING: How to create a Zen or oriental garden at home.

48 WINE WATCH: Praise for Virginia’s Lost Creek Winery.

50 RESTAURANT REVIEW: Serious Italian food and, now, good entertainment, too.

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92 PET TALK: A funny story is connected with a dog’s nickname.

93 GOLF GAB: The bucket drill can improve your swing.

94 LAST WORD: Killer bees, pythons, and lizards - oh, my.

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New beginnings is the theme of January, when self-appraisals are in order. If you have been putting off a medical procedure or desirous of doing more for your mind and body, this issue is for you. Our special section devoted to medical matters is comprised of thirteen stories on diverse topics, including a new dental laser, the signs of a stroke, trends in getting fit, and the value of testosterone pellets, among others. You and your loved ones stand to benefit from these fascinating stories.

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This is also the month of feeling a bit let down by the end of holiday festivities. So, you ask, what’s next? Writer Cynthia MacGregor has a list of solid suggestions for accelerating your motivation to get out and have some fun, one way or another. Reach out to others, do something outside your comfort zone, and even challenge yourself. Isn’t that what the new year is all about?

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The 24th annual Christ Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic in November raised $600,000 for its ongoing campaign against drug abuse and child neglect. The funds go to programs subsidized through the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County. The silent and live auctions of the charity gala were held at the Boca Resort & Club.

Congratulations to the winners of the first bake-off held by the city of Parkland at the Farmers’ Market in mid-November. The first place pie winner was Julie Pitt for spiced pumpkin pie. The first place brownie/bar winner was Maria Cristina Ramirez for blondies. The first place cake/cupcake winner was Angela Ervin for turtle cupcakes. The first place cookie winner was Laura Freedman for triple chocolate decadent cookies.

The South Florida Storm 11U is a group of elite travel baseball players working together for the past two years and winning more than ten championship titles. The team coasted through the Florida Premier Major League playoffs, winning four playoff games, including the semi-finals against the Pembroke Pines Bulldogs 9 to 2.

EVENTS If you love art, head to the Las Olas Art Fair Part I, held on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. This juried art show attracts thousands on January 4 and 5. The 27th Annual Boca Fest in the same vein takes place on January 11 and 12 at the Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton. Then there is the 25th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts on January 18 and 19 on Atlantic Avenue. Admission is free to all events.

The second annual “Walk in the Wild” benefit for the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary at Flamingo Gardens in Davie takes place from 8 to 10 a.m. on January 11 at Flamingo Gardens.

Participate for a minimum donation of $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For questions, call 954-473-2955.

The city of Coral Springs is sponsoring the BizArt Festival on Saturday, January 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 9400 West Sample Road, the event will feature bands, face painting, food trucks, local artists, and a green market. To sponsor the event or for more information, call 954-344-1162.

Parkland Pokers Blue Team The Parkland Pokers Blue AAU 12u (age 12 and under) is a traveling baseball team that plays in two travel leagues. The team won a trophy for winning in its age division in the AAU League.

The city of Parkland collected more than 250 Halloween costumes for needy children during its fifth annual costume drive. New and used costumes were donated by caring residents. They will be distributed by Free Costumes For Kids to children and families, prior to Halloween this October. The city’s holiday food drive was another success, with more than 450 pounds of food donated to Food for the Poor.

The city of Parkland’s Teen Advisory Group participated in the Forgotten Soldier Outreach Collection Drive in November. Items gathered included sunblock, lip balm, and dried nuts, totaling almost $3,000 in goods.

Congratulations go to various individuals from the city of Parkland. Parkland residents Brandon Marks and Christina Hannau are among 16,000 students nationwide selected as semi-finalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Shelly Isenberg, retiring principal at Riverglades Elementary School, was given a key to the city and a proclamation recognizing her service of forty years as an educator. Jeremy Guttveg, a member of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Band program, was selected for the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. He will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on January 4.

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Cesar Millan, known as the dog whisperer, is coming to the Hawks Landing Clubhouse in Plantation on Saturday, January 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the Pawsitive Thinking Fundraising Event. The beneficiary of the event is the Cesar Millan Foundation in support of humane education.

Tickets, $100 per person, can be purchased at www.pawsitivethinking.eventbrite.com.

The Shabbatones, the University of Pennsylvania’s premier Jewish a cappella group, will perform at Temple Beth Orr in Coral Springs on January 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. They can be purchased at http://templebethorr.org/events/ or by calling 954-7533232.

Join the Parkland Woman’s Club on Thursday, January 16, at 7 p.m. and meet Sorenson, a dog companion to speaker Deborah Gurin Fischer. The meeting is at the CypressHead Clubhouse off Holmberg Road. Reserve your spot now to sell at the club’s “Great Treasure Sale” on March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the web site, www.parklandwc.com, or email parklandwc@gmail.com.

EVENTS Reidel Anthony and Cornelius Bennett are among the pro football stars participating in the Pro Football Legends Classic, January 20 to 22, benefiting the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale. The Grande Oaks Golf Club and Jacaranda Golf Club will host the event. To become a sponsor or participate, email info@profootballclassic.com or call 561-771-5655.

Park Trails Elementary School will hold its Kindergarten Round-up on Friday, January 24, at 9 a.m. All students for the next school year and their parents are invited to the cafeteria.

The Palm Beach Wine Auction, benefiting education programs at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, will take place on Thursday, January 30, at 6 p.m. at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. For tickets of $1,000 per person, visit www.-palmbeachwineauction.org or call 561-651-4320.

The city of Parkland offers a walking program for people age 21 and older. The group will met on January 3 and 17 at 9 a.m. in Pine Trails Park at 10556 Trails End, near the playground concession stand. Also offered by the city is adult outdoor bocce ball for Parkland residents only on Tuesday, January 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. All equipment is included. There is no fee to play. Participate in adult open lawn croquet on Wednesday, January 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Pine Trails Park on field #4. Again, there is no fee for participating Parkland residents. All equipment is included.

Registration in advance is required for all activities by contacting Tammy Lustig by phone at 954-757-4142 or email at tlustig@cityofparkland.org.

Kim Betts and Gable Creek Band are country performers who will appear at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater on January 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this free concert.

Food trucks will arrive by 6 p.m. No tents, pets, or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park. For more information, contact Caitlin Crossin at 954-757-4113 or by email at ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

Had enough of the heat? Go to Snowfest at Terramar Park on January 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be ten tons of snow, an outdoor skating rink, a 30-foot snow slide, and food trucks. It’s open only to Parkland residents and pre-registration is necessary until Friday, January 24. Register at www.cityofparkland.org or in person at the Parkland Amphitheater and buy $5 tickets. At the event, the price increases to $10.

For more information, call Caitlin Crossin at 954-757-4113 or by email at ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

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Making the City Better Visit Farmers’ Market I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. As we enter a new year, it’s a good time to reflect on how lucky all of us are in one way or another.

It was a busy December with holiday celebrations and many other great events.

As I write this column, we just had the VIP thank you event. The city and volunteer members of our advisory boards, school communities, former elected officials, i i l homeowners’ h ’ boards, and sports league leadership got together to enjoy dinner and say thanks to each other for helping to make the city a better place.

The second annual Anthony Rizzo Foundation event was a great success. All the money was raised for a great cause. It is extremely gratifying to see such a fantastic young professional athlete giving back to the hometown where he grew up.

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An American Hero A Study in Overcoming Adversity

By Jeffrey Bradley National icon Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929, is best remembered for leading the American civil rights movement. Clergyman and humanitarian, and forever in the forefront to advance the rights of African Americans, he is honored by a national holiday, a memorial statue on the National Mall, and countless streets, plazas and boulevards that bear his name.

As a Baptist minister, King early on used his pulpit to rail against racial injustice. In a time of deep division between the races, especially in the South that enforced separate-butequal Jim Crow laws, confronting these immoral but lawful biases took profound courage. Attempting to roll them back took an act of faith.

Blacks also faced widespread disfranchisement that suppressed their right to vote. By the mid-1950s, King had entered actively in the civil rights movement by organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott and co-founding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). He led this organization in 1962 in an unsuccessful protest against rampant discrimination in Georgia.

Constantly preaching nonviolent civil disobedience as a way to combat institutionalized, often brutal segregation, he gained national attention during Bloody Sunday, when TV cameras captured the shocking images of peaceful protesters attacked by police wielding billy clubs, tear gas and fire hoses during the Freedom March across Alabama. Culminating in the 1963 March on Washington, D.C. – capped by the electrifying “I Have a Dream” speech –

this series of events sparked a national sympathy, while awakening all to the American dilemma. King had cemented his reputation as a powerful orator, but he also fell under suspicion by the FBI as a radical and a communist.

Publicizing the plight of African Americans helped push the passage of the Civil Rights Act through Congress in 1964, landmark legislation guaranteeing minorities the right to vote and equal constitutional rights under the law. It also helped close the errant gap between American ideals and realities. For successfully combating oppression through nonviolent means, King received the Nobel Peace Prize that year in October.

King turned his focus next to poverty and the Vietnam War. He was planning a Poor People’s Campaign on Washington when he was shot and killed on April 4, 1968, in Memphis.

King was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.

Martin Luther King Day falls on the third Monday of January, this year on the 20th. More than just a day off, this holiday – according to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee (MLKCC), a Florida-based volunteer organization promoting the ideals and vision of Dr. King through celebration, education, and advocacy — is celebrated by many through community service, and meaningful cultural and educational activities.

The MLKCC (www.kingholidaycelebration.com) provides Broward residents with programs and events that sustain Dr. King’s teachings. His legacy looms large, even to a new generation. “We emphasize his nonviolent philosophy to youth by couching his vision in their own terms,” explains Wayne Alexander, Board Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee. “We partner with schools, cultural venues, parks and libraries to promote his positive vision of giving service to the community and change by nonviolent means.”

Mr. Alexander offered a personal insight into the legacy of Martin Luther King. “Witnessing his exploits as a youth led me directly to involve myself with community service and change through nonviolence,” he said.

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Helping a Local Girl In Danger of Losing Her Eyesight

By Dale King Katie Starr Weinstock of Coral Springs is a beautiful and vivacious child with bright, sparkling eyes that capture the attention of everyone she meets. But the eight-year-old’s sight is diminishing, say her parents, Marc and Lori Weinstock. A rare form of hereditary retinal degenerative disease called cone-rod dystrophy is stealing their adopted daughter’s vision like a cruel thief.

jugs with money. Saban organized the sale of “I’m a Starr for Sight” bracelets, which sold out, raising $1,000.

The big event for Katie was the “Starrs for Sight” Walk-aThon December 7 at Coral Glades High School, which included a massive silent auction, the walk, community booths, and games. The Weinstocks proudly took part in the very personal and special Walk-a-Thon, raising more than $5,500.

“It is so hard to hear that our loving and enthusiastic little girl, who loves her family, friends, cheerleading, reading, and playing the piano, will Katie Starr Weinstock eventually be completely blind,” her mom laments.

The young girl’s plight is worsened by the fact there are no records of her birth parents at the orphanage in China. Both of them must have had the gene for the disease, in order to give it to her.

“We adopted her as a healthy, non-special needs child in May of 2006,” her mother says.

The eight-year-old’s situation has empowered an entire community. Her parents, the child’s friends, her school, Westchester Elementary School, and other Broward County schools, along with the Foundation for Fighting Blindness, have joined together as the Katie Starr Team to stave off the darkness that may eventually envelop her. Katie’s mother said the schools-wide fundraising effort, combined with some $31,000 raised during the annual “Vision Walk,” have totaled more than $40,000.

Craig Saban, a teacher at Westchester Elementary, spearheads the fundraising drive to collect money for the foundation, seeking to cure the genetic ailment. Starting off with a goal of $5,000 in mid-November of last year, Saban took in $2,700 during the first three days. Just before Thanksgiving, the drive exceeded its quota. “So, I reset the goal at $10,000,” he said.

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Looking back, Lori said she and Marc were stunned by the news of Katie’s failing eyesight. “My husband and I were devastated when doctors told us that there is currently no treatment or cure for Katie’s disease,” she said. “We immediately began doing our research and found out about the Foundation Fighting Blindness and its relentless pursuit of a cure. This gives us hope for our little girl.”

She says with hope that “scientists feel they are within five years of a breakthrough in this area,” said Lori.

Marc and Lori are not strangers to Westchester Elementary School, where he is vice-president of the PTA. “My husband runs a mobile disc jockey entertainment company and he has done a lot for the school,” she said. “We never asked the school to do this for us. Craig Saban approached us and said he wanted to take the fundraising effort into the school.”

Katie’s mother says her daughter, a flag football cheerleader and budding pianist, “knows she has a disease and that it is causing her to lose her sight. I feel she understands it intellectually, but not emotionally, yet.

“Sometimes I cannot help but think about the things that Katie might one day lose forever, like the view of a sunset or the chance to look into her own child’s eyes. I am doing everything in my power to ensure that she doesn’t lose these precious gifts.”

For information on Katie Starr Weinstock, to participate in future events, and to donate money to the cause, visit www.FightBlindness.org.

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“Everyone tells me how great I look for my age, but I don’t feel great inside.” Celeste did look great, either from her modelesque figure, breast implants, Botox, or the combination of all three.

Looking at her new patient questionnaire, however, I had to agree, she wasn’t as healthy as she looked.

Celeste continued, “My friend Jena raves about you and handed me one of your brochures. She said you made her feel twenty years younger. I want to get what she’s getting!”

“Patient-to-patient referral has always been my best source of new patients, but rather than ‘selling the same program’ of tests, supplements, and hormones to everybody, whether they need it or not, I do what a board-certified physician is trained to do, I evaluate each patient individually. Tell me, if there was a miracle tonight, what would be different tomorrow?”

“How about tonight? I’d sleep. It seems that I’m up at 3:15 like clockwork every morning to pee, and then I can’t get back to sleep until hours later. And when I wake up for real, I’m destroyed.”

“God created night then day; night came first because it’s so important. I want you to wake up fully refreshed, anticipating your day.”

“How can I look forward to things when my clothes don’t fit, I need to use hair extensions and acrylics, everything I eat bloats me to where I’m 5-months pregnant, and my girlfriends have more libido towards my husband than I do?”

Luckily, not only do I have 80+ minutes to spend with new patients, I also had a box of tissues to hand to Celeste. “All of this is fixable. Instead of using ‘pharmacy’ (or ‘green pharmacy’ of vitamins and hormones) to cover up your symptoms, I prefer a Functional Medicine approach to make your body work properly, the way it did in your 20’s.”

“Just up to a few years ago, I was able to eat great tasting food without running to the bathroom, drink champagne at charity events, and still be able to play tennis the next day. Now I’m just spent.”

“I’ve seen all this before, and I’m confident we can get you back to optimum health. Let’s finish off our assessment. Besides my history and physical exam, there are some tests I need. Even though you have a concierge physician who did a screening panel, I need to look in depth at your adrenals, thyroid, and other hormones. Food allergies and dysbiosis (bad bacteria in your gut) can cause that bloating, and vitamin insufficiencies are common enough that we have to test for those as well.”

“Anything we can start off now?”

“Yes! I’ve been practicing this way for over a dozen years, and based upon what I know now, we can start with a little of everything: behavior changes, diet, exercise, supplements, stuff like that.” I continued, “You don’t have to change your life drastically, but little things will make a big difference.”

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“You already take baths, so we’re going to add Epsom Salts (to absorb magnesium through your skin) to make your skin less dry, your muscles less achy, and your sleep better. I have a ‘detox diet’ handout that mentions safe foods to eat, but if you just think ‘protein and colorful vegetables and fruits’, you’ll do okay. Before you leave, I’ll teach you a stretch that decreases that ‘pouch’ at your beltline, and there are a few vitamins that are so obvious for you to start with (but safe to take too).”

“But what about that IV therapy that Jena told me about?”

“When patients are really sick, or are trying to get the most optimal results yesterday, I do offer injections of vitamins, minerals, glutathione, and other nutrients. For example, iron injections rapidly help hair growth, brittle nails, fatigue, memory/concentration, and muscle cramps (restless legs).”

Celeste’s testing did show causes for all her symptoms and on her second visit, a plan specific to her was put in place. Three months later, she was glowing and her visits were now spaced out to where she only had to be seen once every six months.

“Next week you get to see both my husband and daughter. I just booked a family trip to tour the volcanoes in Hawaii. I need them to keep up with me.”

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like Rotary. Every program we promote teaches fairness, equality, and goodwill toward others.

Have you ever heard of “The Four-Way Test”? For most folks, the answer would be “no,” unless you happen to be a member of the Rotary Club. It was brought to my attention a while back, when I was invited by the Rotary to be their luncheon speaker. One of the members had heard about One Planet United (OPU) through a friend, so he called me and asked if I would speak about its mission and programs.

What would it be like if all races related to “The Four-Way Test”? How would the scene in the U.S. change if all of our elected officials lived by this oath? How would gays be treated in our society? Would wars among nations exist?

Would divorce among couples who were once deeply in love happen as often? Would corporate executives be able to steal from their employees? Would road rage exist?

The regular luncheon announcements were made regarding information about fundraisers of the club, as well as other important upcoming events. The last item on the agenda, before I was introduced as the day’s speaker, was the affirmation of “The Four-Way Test.”

Everyone in the room stood and repeated the mantra that stands for the beliefs and values of all members of the Rotary Club, not only in this local chapter, but around the world. In unison, they repeated together, “Of the things we think, say, or do… Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?”

Do you want to live in a world where people get along and care about one another? Where crime does not exist and vulnerable people are not taken advantage of? Where we all see each other as members of the same human family? A great way to begin would be to take “The Four-Way Test” and put the principles into practice on a daily basis.

If we do, it is sure to rub off on many of those around us, our children in particular, who ultimately are the future of the world. Peace out.

As I was introduced, I couldn’t help but comment on the mantra I just heard all the members reciting. I said “The Four-Way Test” could change the whole world, if every person on the planet adopted its principles. I also said that the mission and vision of One Planet United could be found in this profound statement.

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[ NEW YEAR ]

Fighting the Post-Holiday Blahs

By Cynthia MacGregor As adults, most of us are grateful when birthdays are over: we don’t have to face rolling over another number on our personal odometers for another year, now.

making a new quilt or a model plane, scheduling a weekend photography shoot or a woodworking project you’ve been mulling over.

But, as kids, the day after a birthday was usually a downer.

Remember? Even if you woke up excited at remembering all your new toys and books, there was a sense of loss. The anticipation was over. The big event you’d been eagerly waiting for had happened: the party in your honor, the fun and games, the presents, the ice cream and cake, being treated specially all day, and the gladness at turning a year older. There was nothing to look forward to now.

• Do something radical (or just a little different) to your appearance: change your hair color, get a makeover, or buy a wig.

Though many of us don’t recognize it, we adults suffer from a similarly induced case of the blahs every winter, after the holidays. It’s worse up north, to be sure. There, the end of the holidays reminds you that there are still two-and-a-half months of winter’s cold ahead.

But, even here in South Florida, the end of the holidays brings an end to the excitement, the goodwill, and all the fun of the holiday season. What’s ahead? Nothing special. The result? The blahs.

It’s good to get back to a normal routine at home and at work, but it’s sad to strip down the Christmas tree and know it signals the end of a special time of year. So, how do you combat the post-holiday blahs? Here are some suggestions: • Enroll in an evening class at one of the area public schools or colleges.

• Exchange the bad-guess presents you got for stuff you really want.

• Start planning your next summer’s vacation.

• Do something goofy and silly, like getting into a water-gun fight with a friend or a water balloon fight with your kids.

• Reorganize a closet, dresser, or other area to make room for holiday gift acquisitions.

• Make plans for an evening out, doing something you enjoy.

• Start a new project within the context of your hobby —

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• Buy a new music CD you’ll enjoy often.

• Embark on a fitness program.

• Take up a new hobby or interest or rediscover an old one.

Have you always wanted to go snorkeling or SCUBA diving?

When is the last time you were on horseback? Have you often thought it might be satisfying to take a pottery class?

• Window-shop for a new car or house, even if you’re not ready to take the plunge yet. There’s no charge for dreaming.

• Start a recipe exchange with some friends, to refresh your repertoire of intriguing, homemade dinners.

• Borrow a child (if you don’t have one of your own) and head for the petting zoo. It’s always good to make contact with something friendly and furry and different from your everyday dog or cat.

• Call an old friend from out of town whom you haven’t talked to in half a year and have a lengthy catch-up session. (Bonus points: if you can’t see your way clear to planning a trip to go see her, invite her to come and visit you. That will give you something new to look forward to.)

• Book a professional massage for yourself. Or arrange with a friend to trade massages – you massage her and she returns the favor.

• Plan on taking a personal day from work in late January on a day when you’re not sick, don’t have a doctor’s appointment, and can do anything you darn well please within budgetary limits. Now, what’s it going to be? Lunch at that luxe new restaurant? A day vegging out in too-rare total solitude at home? A visit to a spa? Stretching out on a deserted strip of beach with a good book and a thermos of hot coffee (or bloody Marys)? A round of golf with a fellow hooky-player? A visit to a local scenic attraction that you somehow never got around to visiting before? A jaunt to Miami? Start planning and enjoy the fun of anticipating again.

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[ NEW YEAR ]

RESOLUTIONS Here is One You Can Keep

By Bill Johnson Let’s face it – most New Year’s resolutions go out the window in a matter of weeks. With a promise to get in shape, some folks start new diets to drop a few pounds, but (no surprise) those pounds are back on the belly before you turn a page on the calendar.

Others buy health club memberships. But, before long, they are back on the couch, instead of the treadmill. Others buy fitness equipment that soon sits idle until it is sold in a yard sale.

note. When a grandson raved about a favorite teacher, I wrote a complimentary note of thanks for his contribution to the boy’s education and learned the teacher had never received such a letter in twenty-plus years of teaching. Further, I learned more about the value of this by a few experiences. After exchanging pleasantries with a server at a local restaurant, he said, “You don’t live around here, do you?”

And so it goes.

I said I did and asked why he asked. “I didn’t think you did,” he said, “because you’re polite.”

But here’s a simple resolution that requires no money and no additional time. It is one you can keep: just be nice!

My parents taught their children to be kind to others, and I have tried to do that. Even so, I recently decided to be even more conscious of that intention and try even harder.

This stemmed from a simple gift from a dear friend who was always nice to everyone. She was only 52 when she was dying of cancer. Whenever my wife and I visited, she gave us a small but special gift, often one she took time to craft herself.

A young man ahead of me in line in a pharmacy discovered he was 37 cents short of the amount due and was going to put something back. When I told the cashier that I’d cover it, the young man was effusive in his gratitude, almost as if he had won the lottery.

So small. So simple. Thirty-seven cents. A small gesture that brought a surprising response. To me, it demonstrated the value of a small, kind act and probably a need for it in our community, where the sense of community seems to be diminishing.

The last such gift was a simple t-shirt with a message: Just Be Nice.

After her death, I wore it more often as a silent tribute to her and her personal kindness. But I also found that the t-shirt was a constant reminder to practice the message I was wearing. Such a message on your chest puts pressure on you to follow through.

As I stepped up my effort to just be nice in the smallest ways, I complimented people more often – a supermarket cashier who was especially pleasant, a teenager who was especially polite, the maid who did a nice job cleaning the hotel bathroom, the woman who kept the food hot at the hotel’s buffet breakfast bar, despite a very busy morning. I sometimes wrote notes to supervisors and learned that some had never received such a

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Years ago, I read about people who had a small object the size of a coin. They would hand it to someone when they did a small good deed. When the person expressed thanks, the kind person would hand over the coin and say, “Pass it on.” We could use that kind gesture again.

As the New Year dawns, forget the diet that won’t work or the fitness membership you won’t use come March. Remember this: the smallest good deed is better than the grandest good intentions. Make a resolution with that in mind. Keep it simple, one you can easily keep.

Just be nice.

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[ CAR TALK ]

Wonderful World of Auto Shows What’s New on the Road

By Steven Marks Lights, cameras, cars! Once again, it’s time for the auto show season to commence across the country, and around the world.

Showcasing current and future production models, concept cars, and out-of-production classics, the auto show gives the opportunity for automotive manufacturers to display it all.

Auto shows make several stops, giving the public a chance to see what’s new in the automotive world.

Regarded as an annual tradition for families, friends, and automotive enthusiasts of all ages, the auto show has something to fit everyone’s taste. Typically, the show previews the next model year of production, allowing automotive manufacturers to show off their latest products. The annual event also provides an opportunity for those in the market for a new car the chance to do some shopping and comparisons, all under one roof.

Nationally, there are about twenty-five auto shows that visit a broad range of cities, starting in the fall season of early October and running through about mid-May. Out of all the nationwide shows, four main auto shows are recognized as the global shows, and are held in some of the country’s top car culture cities, including Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, and New York. These cities provide the backdrop for manufacturers to preview concept vehicles of the future, and world premiere models that may be introduced for the first time in the U.S., or even around the world.

Most of the time, the Los Angeles Auto Show is the first major show of the season. As car culture remains a fundamental staple in the City of Angels, the auto show is sure to have some of the manufacturers’ best products on exhibit. In three different main halls, the Los Angeles Auto Show reserves one building exclusively for the highend exotics, including the latest from Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, and Ferrari.

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Another entirely separate pavilion is dedicated to one of the city’s favorite sports cars, Porsche. Manufacturers put extra effort into making their displays as glamorous and glitzy as the city which the show is held.

The next show on the calendar is the most highly anticipated not only in the states, but also around the world. It can be referred to as the auto show of the year.

Held downtown in the heart of the Motor City, at Detroit’s Cobo Hall, the North American International Auto Show has been known to introduce some of the most significant icons of the industry. Last year, General Motors debuted the all-new generation of the Corvette Stingray. This year’s highly anticipated arrival will introduce the all-new Ford Mustang to the world.

The last two main shows are smaller overall, but also serve as an opportunity for manufacturers to show off the latest and greatest products. The Chicago Auto Show is relatively insignificant for many manufacturers to introduce world premieres. However, the show is recognized as one of the largest in volume, thanks to the extra large venue at downtown Chicago’s McCormick Place.

The New York Auto Show closes the season, with the chance to show many models that will be debuting for the next model year. Held at New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, this show draws some of the highest attendance of all shows.

Auto shows remain vital to the automotive manufacturers and national dealers as the ultimate public relations exercise.

Before these shows open their doors to the public, the industry gives media and automotive executives the opportunity to connect through press conferences, evening gala events, and industry parties. Be sure to check out an auto show coming soon near you.

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[ MALE MATTERS ]

TIME IS ON HIS SIDE

By Elliot Goldenberg Last year, I wrote in this column about Bob Dylan turning 70.

At the time, Bob Dylan turning 70 was a bit of a shock to my system, except, truth be told, Dylan looks 70. In fact, while he’s an icon to so many of us baby boomers, with his pasty face and stringy, Tiny Tim hair, Dylan could probably pass as something dug up at an archaeological site by Louis Leakey. Or, he could even pass as a zombie.

and razor-sharp intellect, all untouched by old age. If Kennedy were alive today, he’d be in his late 90s.

But now, you have the absolute mind-blower of Mick Jagger turning 70, as he did this past summer. Is that really possible?

Will pigs fly? Just let me pick myself up from off the floor.

If Marilyn were alive today, she would be 89.

There’s a popular pop song, Moves Like Jagger, and, as most of us know, no one has ever pranced around a stage like the bad boy lead singer of The Rolling Stones. Arms flailing away, legs shaking, his body in convulsions, Mick looked like the reincarnation of the scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz, but on amphetamines. At his advanced age, though, you’d think Jumping Jack Flash would have more in common with that other famous Jagger — Dean, the character actor from the 1950s — than he does, say, Justin Timberlake, who has great moves, but certainly not moves like Jagger.

I just can’t wrap my mind around Mick Jagger at 70. Ed Sullivan must be rolling over in his grave. How long before Mick becomes a pitchman for reverse mortgages? Or a spokesperson for Depends?

Decades ago, Mick said, during an interview, that he couldn’t see himself jumping around a stage at 30. Forget about 70.

Then there’s Marilyn. No need to say her last name; we all know who she is, even though she left us back in 1962. We still think of the quintessential blonde bombshell as young and beautiful because, well, she was young and beautiful when we last saw her.

Rod Do You Think I’m Sexy Stewart, himself pushing 70, once had a hit song called Forever Young. While I don’t know the words, Rod’s song must have had at least something to do with us being able to relive our youth, which, as we all know, is wasted on the young.

Tragically, to some, the thought of getting older is a fact of life we simply cannot handle. We’ve all seen people with facelift after facelift, until they look more like felines than humans. At least Joan Rivers, the poster girl for stretched skin, can make fun of herself.

As for Mick, he continues to amaze. He has a few more lines on his face, but, like Paul McCartney, he also continues to have perfect hair – I’m sure he colors it – and the energy of a 20-year-old.

He is known, in fact, for hardly ever breathing hard on stage. For the ageless Mick, time, apparently, is on his side.

Of course, if you do get old like Jagger, even if you don’t have moves like Jagger, but are fortunate enough to have reasonably good health, getting old is really not such a bad thing.

Seventy, to me, is Bing Crosby or Perry Como. Seventy is Milton Berle, Jack Benny, and Red Skelton. Seventy is Henny Youngman. Seventy is those guys, with their hairpieces, who entertained at the big hotels in the Catskills.

Seventy is not Mick Jagger, who will soon become a great-grandfather.

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[ HUMOR ]

Troubles in the First World And You Think You Have It Bad?

By Victoria Landis Thank goodness, 2013 is over. I’m not normally the least bit superstitious, but, in January of 2013, a television “expert” put the idea in my head that, because of some hodge-podge figuring in the numerology of 2013, it spelled trouble, the worst year ever, for all of us.

While there were tragedies and mayhem in the world in the last twelve months, it didn’t measure up anywhere near what I’d consider the worst year. I did some investigating — a plethora of issues made headlines that I cannot believe I missed. I am talking about those horrible, heart-wrenching first world problems.

Yes, these tribulations are experienced only by well-to-do citizens of insanely privileged countries. Please forgive me if what I’m about to tell you ruins your optimism for the new year, but I feel it is of the utmost importance to shed light on these land mines of modern life.

The following unfortunate souls: Had to get out of their cars and walk into a bank because they wanted to withdraw more than $500.

Had a backache from sleeping eleven hours straight.

Had so many clothes, the closet rod was pulling away from the wall.

Had to walk the entire way in the airport because the moving sidewalk was out of order.

Went shopping and couldn’t fit all the food into the fridge.

Forgot to charge the electric toothbrush and had to manually move the brush up and down.

Didn’t like flying commercial with both ski boots and golf clubs.

Hated that her father made her go on (yet another) Bahamas cruise for spring break, instead of to Mexico, like she wanted.

Lived so close to work, the car heater didn’t warm the car before arriving at work.

Had a backache from sitting on their butts all day long.

Couldn’t figure out how to clap at the golf tournament while holding wine.

All this misery completely sent their lives into such disarray, while they somehow missed the tornado, hurricane, flood, earthquake, and bombing victims around them.

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Plenty of epic droughts and famines killed millions in the past. But my vote for worst year for humankind is 1918.

The Spanish flu killed twenty to forty million people that year, or approximately one-fifth of the world’s population.

It killed half of our soldiers fighting in World War I. And it had hellish effects.

Imagine our poppets faced with watching people come down with fever, fatigue, and headaches. Then, within a few hours, the sick turned blue.

The ensuing coughs sometimes tore the victims’ abdominal muscles. Foamy blood oozed from noses and mouths, and, sometimes, the ears. Victims vomited and lost bowel control at the same time. Some patients died within hours of exhibiting their first symptom.

A little exposure to real calamity is all that’s needed to whup our first world complainers’ behinds back into the fold of reality. If you don’t like my choice of 1918, then how about 1932? That was the year Josef Stalin forced starvation on millions of Ukrainians. Or maybe the drought in China that started in 1876, lasted until 1879, and killed over nine million?

Or, if we can’t perfect my time machine, let’s just cut off their electricity and water for a month (in tandem with freezing their bank accounts and credit cards) and see if they can activate the dead zones of their brains to survive it. It’s the only way to cure the inordinate stress they’re feeling from the mundane.

We must save them, before they infect more people and make the Spanish flu look like a day at a dubious gene pool. If we don’t, we might become those roly-poly helpless humans from WALL-E.

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Rekindle Old School Skills

In the New Year

By Cheryl Pangborn I heard the statement recently that Americans are losing their basic life skills. It really gave me pause. The comment was made by the author of a cookbook offering simplistic recipes to help people get back in the kitchen. She claimed people aren’t cooking anymore, but are choosing to eat out more often.

It did occur to me that I’ve definitely been taking the easy road, more often than not, are dinner time. I’ve been spending an obscene amount of time at the Fresh Market, picking up pre-prepared options for dinner and pacifying my conscience by claiming I’m making dinner. It’s more like I’m serving dinner. Someone else prepared it, in a marvelous way, I might add. I’m just slapping delightful pecan-crusted chicken in a baking dish and dumping a fresh pre-made salad in a bowl, then taking credit for a lovely meal.

I see that many of the activities I’ve enjoyed over the years have disappeared from my routine, in favor of efficient and quick options offered by technology. Since I’ve had a Kindle, I haven’t perused the aisles of the local library in years. And, if my husband, who is still an old school book reader, wants to go into Barnes & Noble, I’m like, “Ugh. What will I do there?”

At least it has a Starbucks where I can pass the time with a latte. Would it be too much trouble for the library to make a drive-through combo with a Starbucks? Then, maybe I could justify the visit. I had to ask myself: do I do anything “old school lifestyle” anymore? Wait! I’ve got it: I still balance my checkbook the old fashioned way with bank statement and calculator.

I used to cross-stitch in my pre-wee people, pre-technology world. I did an entire cross-stitch alphabet picture for my son in maybe three months, before he was born. Now, I’d be lucky to finish the “A” with the picture of an apple.

When my daughter was given the option to buy lunch for the entire first quarter of school, I was silently begging, “Do it. Just do it.”

Seriously, making a turkey sandwich is too much pressure? What happened to me? When did I go from domestic darling to dinner diva?

I noticed something similar when I was working one day, multi-tasking like crazy. Let me digress by saying I am a huge iPhone Siri fan. I’ve witnessed the excitement in folks when they first get an iPhone at the prospect of Siri.

But, few embrace her as a BFF once she ignores them, refuses to cooperate, or seems like she’s not capable of understanding the English language. I fought for my relationship with Siri, until she came to understand that I need her to work with and for me.

Back to my busy day with texts and emails coming in to beat the band. There was one in particular I wanted to respond to, but, subconsciously, I just didn’t want to take the time to go into my email and type a response. Then I took it a step further and thought I didn’t even want to expend the effort to dictate it to Siri.

Am I at the point that I want Siri to literally extract the information out of me telepathically? Again, I ask: what happened to me? Forget actually writing a letter with pen and paper.

Even typing out an email is too involved. Then, voice recording it is a drag. Not sure if that’s losing a life skill or just lazy.

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Christmas shopping? I barely set foot in a store last year, opting to do most of my shopping online and the other half I did at the trusty “Gift Card Center” at Publix. Speaking of shopping, I actually find myself getting annoyed if a store will not accept a virtual coupon that I show them on my phone. Am I expected to turn on my printer and laptop at home and print it out? Then I remember that I don’t have to turn on my laptop anymore, because, with my iPhone, I can print right from my IOS device.

In 2014, can I reverse at least one activity in my life that gives me back a life skill? Do I go back to Holly Hobby the cross stitcher? Do I power the Kindle down and force myself to visit the library? Do I vow to make an actual meal, prepared by my hand at least a few times a week? This might be one of the biggest challenges I’ve ever faced at the start of a new year, but I am determined to start somewhere. Maybe I’ll just find a Hallmark store and buy a card for someone special in my life weekly. Or, perhaps, I’ll print and organize all the pictures I’ve stored on my computer.

I say to you all: happy New Year. May you reconnect with something a little bit yesterday in 2014.

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Knit N Knowledge MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 10:30 A.M. New beginners should arrive at 10 a.m. and bring two size eight knitting needles and two worsted weight yarns.

Winter Story Time Registration WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 8:30 A.M. Register your child for story time on a firstcome, first-serve basis through our web site: www.cityofparkland.org/library. Registration is limited to one class per child.

Adult Chess WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 AND 15, 5:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. Any level of experience is welcome.

Coffee Bar and Used Book Fair SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M. The book fair, sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library, will be held in the lobby.

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Lego Build with Bricks for Kids THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 3:30 P.M. Build a Bricks for Kids motorized project with LEGO®Bricks allows children, age seven and older, to learn principles of robotics and engineering through a hands-on model build.

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Parkland Library Reading Buddies BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 3:30 TO 4:30 P.M. Reading Buddies is a cross-age, effective method of energizing young readers. The Parkland Juniorettes, high school girls, have partnered with the Parkland Library to help students who struggle with reading. Building partnerships between our high-achieving high school students and elementary age children is an excellent way to reinforce life-long reading success.

Healthy Creative Cooking TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 6:30 P.M. Adults will learn to make traditional Middle Eastern vegetarian dips, baba ganoush and hummus, from scratch, as well as a healthy traditional Israeli salad recipe.

Chess Club WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 4:15 P.M. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children, age eight and up.

Environmental Program: Water Wise Landscaping Lesson THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 3:30 P.M. Learn how to take care of the lawn and/ or home garden with proper water efficiency techniques, with help from a Broward County naturalist.

Tales to Tails THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 4 P.M. This program is developed to encourage independent reading and increase reading fluency by reading to Daisy, a therapy dog. Each child can read for about five minutes. For children five to twelve years old.

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CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break, full of fun and wonderful memories. Last month, we enjoyed a wonderful chorus concert. We thank our students and music teacher, Mrs. Barrette, for a great evening.

Our next SAC meeting is on Tuesday, January 21, at 7:15 p.m. Please join us to see how the school improvement plan is being implemented.

Join us on Saturday, February 8, for a Community 5KWalk Challenge with our school. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m., with registration at 7:30 a.m. at North Community Park. We will walk from the park to Coral Park and back to the park. There will be vendors and drinks. The school with the highest percentage of participants wins the trophy for this year. Get fit while helping your school raise money for needed technology and other items.

Our SAC/SAF meeting will be held on Monday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m., in the Media Center. This is a new date; it was originally going to be held on January 27. SAC/SAF is also a good alternative, if you cannot make the PTA meeting.

There is no school on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Join us for the PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 21, at 9:15 a.m., in the cafeteria. Report cards will be issued and class pictures taken on January 22. On January 29 and 30, the PTA is sponsoring an author visit.

G.R.A.D.E. graduation for fifth graders will take place on January 31.

Thank you to Officer Gasper for taking the time to teach and inform our students about the world around them and how to best navigate themselves within it. If you are still interested in volunteering this year, you must sign up at www.getinvolvedineducation.com.

testing for students in third to fifth grades will be January 13 to 17. School is closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Join us for McTeacher night on January 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. Part of the proceeds go back to our school. – Gaby Franklin

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC SCHOOL School resumes on Monday, January 6, with registration for current students beginning on Thursday, January 9. Get all of your paperwork to the school to make sure you reserve your place(s).

School is closed on Friday, January 17, for a professional work day, and on Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Open enrollment for new families begins on Thursday, January 23. On Friday, January 24, we recognize our second quarter honors students after mass.

We need many volunteers, if you want to help or have high school students who need volunteer hours.

Please contact me at rowbyknee@ gmail.com. Thanks, as always, for your help and support. For questions or concerns, call 754-322-5950. – Robyne Friedland

Visit our PTA website at www.-countryhillspta.org for PTA forms (and even Sunshine Math Sheets) and important information. For questions about the PTA, please contact co-Presidents Cathi Rush at cathirush@yahoo.com or Christine Fris at ctfris@msn.com.

– Betsy Zaslav

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HERON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

High school placement tests are on Saturday, January 25, for eighth grade students. The week of January 27 through February 1 is Catholic Schools’ Week with the theme of “communities of faith, knowledge and service.” The week will be filled with festivities organized by our national junior honor society. We will recognize our teachers and staff during teacher and staff appreciation week. Friday, January 31, is grandparents’ day, followed by early dismissal at 12:30 p.m.

Winter break was a great respite for students, teachers, staff and parents. BAT 2 testing for grades three to five will be held January 13 to 17.

School begins again on Monday, January 6. The PTA executive board meeting is on Thursday, January 9. Dunkin’ Donuts Day is January 16. BAT II

Please support our Home and School Association; come to our open meeting in the church on Tuesday, January 14. – Helen Downey

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NEWS PARK TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL As we say goodby to 2013, we want to thank everyone who participated in the holiday giving tree last month. Many children’s wishes were fulfilled with all of your donated toys and clothes.

Thanks for bringing happiness to children in need. The holiday shop was a huge success, with students getting great gifts for families and friends.

Thanks to all who volunteered their time.

We want to welcome two newcomers to our Park Trails family – Allyson Soell in the front office and Kristin Meis as a fourth/fifth grade teacher.

Please help support our playground project. We are currently in the process of obtaining quotes for the renovations, so be on the lookout for our fundraising initiatives once we get back the proposals. Tax-deductible donations can be made via the PTA web site. We are also getting the kids excited and involved through our Pennies for Playground Program, which is a collection of loose change by the kids in their classrooms.

There is no school on January 20. Have an enjoyable and safe long weekend. – Jeaneen Muller

RIVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

During the week of January 20, we will treat our teachers with delicious goodies. Report card day is here.

Nothing says “great job” more than our traditional Yogurtcraze Back-toSchool Fundraiser on January 22. Our popular annual Family Math Night is on January 30 – time to participate in shopping for fun and learning at your local merchant. Check out the web site www.rivergladeselementarypta. org for more information and upcoming events. Thanks for your support.

– Pam Ofstein

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The staff and students are excited for the second half of the school year.

January 9 is Dunkin’ Donut Day. Stop by our partner in education, Dunkin’ Donuts on Atlantic and the Sawgrass.

Put your receipt in the Riverside box and a portion of the proceeds goes to our school.

Join us on January 10 from 7:15 to 7:50 a.m. for “muffins for moms” and “donuts for dads,” our monthly reading program sponsored by PNC Bank. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and their children to start the morning with a good book and a breakfast treat.

On January 15, we will have a SAC/SAF meeting, followed by a PTO meeting,

beginning at 6 p.m. Your opinions and input are always valued. Report card day is January 22. Celebrate our second quarter progress at McDonald’s on Atlantic and University, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Ronald McDonald will greet and entertain the children and staff members will work behind the counter.

Riverside families are invited to our Common Core Curriculum Night, January 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of hands-on learning, focusing on the new common core state standards. Learn how to help your child at home. Our book fair will be open. – Sherry Rosen

WESTGLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL Happy new year, everyone. Thank you to all volunteers who helped with our winter store, which was a great success. Join us for the general PTA and board meeting, to be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 8:15 a.m. in the media center. Our SAC meting will be held on Friday, January 17. If you want to learn more about the school, budget, and school improvement plan, you should attend the very informative SAC meetings.

There is no school on Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Report cards will be issued on January 22.

Calling all fourth and fifth grade families at Heron Heights, Park Trails, and Riverglades.

Westglades Middle School and the PTA will host a Westglades Showcase Night on February 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Come see our school and hear why Westglades should be your choice for middle school.

Ring in the new year on movie night, January 10, with Smurfs 2 under the stars at Pine Trails Amphitheatre.

Don’t forget the concession stand for water and treats.

Smile for the camera on January 14. Our monthly PTA board meeting is at 9:15 a.m. on January 15 in the cafeteria. Our second lice check of the school year is also on the 15th. This important service is provided school-wide to our students from the team at Louse Calls.

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Sister’s Sexting Sibling Restricted DEAR DR. RENAE, My older sister got in a lot of trouble for sexting. She took a photo of herself naked on top and emailed it to her boyfriend. Eventually, another friend’s parents reported it to our school and now the police are involved. Now, my parents want to restrict my Internet use, even though I did nothing wrong! Why do I have to pay for my sister’s mistake? How can I get my parents to trust me and give me back my privileges? — Freshman baby sister DEAR FRESHMAN BABY SISTER, DEAR FRESHMAN BABY SISTER, If anything, I believe you can learn from your sister’s mistake.

The likelihood of you repeating it would be slim to none. Your parents care about you very much and just want the best for you.

I think if you talk to them and ask why you are suffering when you did nothing wrong, you might be able to reach a happy medium. – Hope this helps

DEAR FRESHMAN BABY SISTER, Your sister made a mistake and now you have to pay for it. Most parents do this in order to stop anything like this from happening again. It’s not that your parents don’t trust you; they want you to be safe. They feel the only way to do that is to restrict your Internet usage. For now, go along with their rules and continue to be respectful. After a while, ask your parents if, since you’ve been cooperative, you can have a little more leeway when it comes to going online. After a while, they will be able to give you back all of your privileges. – Just an average girl

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It is unfortunate that your parents have become more strict with you because of your sister’s mistakes. However, they are only trying to look out for your best interest. To me, the only way to get your privileges back is to discuss it with your parents and continue with your good behavior, so that they trust you will not do the same thing your sister did and realize you don’t deserve this treatment. – A sympathetic friend

DEAR FRESHMAN BABY SISTER, Your parents are likely feeling that they did not do a good job as parents, as they experience being judged by other parents, the school, and even the legal system. In order for them to feel more secure in their responsibility to raise you and your sister, they will need to increase their monitoring of your access to technology and media.

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You might want to reassure them by giving your parents your passwords and inviting them to view all the social media sites you visit. From time to time, offer to show them your texts and invite them to monitor them at any time. Make sure your friends understand not to send you or post anything objectionable. If it is not okay for your parents to read or view, then it is probably not a good idea for it to be posted, texted or viewed by you.

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Do some research and show your parents that you are aware of the risk of having colleges and prospective employers request permission to view your social media pages. Being angry and defensive about your privacy will make your parents more worried and very suspicious of what you are hiding. Your family will need time to weather this crisis. Demonstrate your maturity by offering to help your parents and sister get through this. There will be times in the future when you will need them to help you through a crisis and maybe even to pay for your mistakes.

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Be Grateful Every Day

Remember, Reflect, and Move Forward

BY REVEREND GEORGE FARAGI

BY ERIC B. STILLMAN

very year, we ask the same question: “Where has the time gone?”

With every new year, we make resolutions that never seem to get accomplished. I am tired of resolutions that never seem to work.

As I once again begin to reflect over the past year, I have to be honest. I feel I always could have done more and I always cringe at some of the things I failed at. I look back and think to myself, “What were you thinking of when you said that or did that?”

Will I make any resolutions in this new year? Probably, but I’ve concluded that I need to make one sincere decision this year and that decision is to greet each new day with child-like faith and rest assured that God is still on the throne, working everything out to His praise, honor, and glory.

I feel that many of us have forgotten how to greet each new day. We must learn and understand that each new day is sacred, and a rare and precious gift from our God. Each new day affords us the opportunity to start all over. Each new day should begin with thanksgiving to a mighty and loving God. We should cry out in adoration, “Oh, thank you, Lord, for another day of life.”

No matter what’s going on in our lives, good, bad, or indifferent, we must never take for granted that we are alive and the earth is still turning on its axis, and that evil has not moved the world off its course while we slept. We have to grasp this supernatural reenactment of life that comes every twenty-four hours.

I want to challenge you all to celebrate each new day of 2014, because it will help you to develop the ability to be grateful for all new moments and for the God who resides in each of those moments. The discipline of celebrating each new day will influence your overall attitude toward life. A new day tells us that the Lord of mornings is still sovereign over the whole world.

Praise his name!

Resolve this new year of 2014 that you “will trust in the Lord with all your heart and refuse to lean on your own understanding and in all your ways you will acknowledge Him (God) and He will direct your paths and make them straight.” [Proverbs 3:5-6] I pray the blessings of God upon you and your families in this new year.

May you prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers, and may the Shalom of God, peace that passes all understanding, with nothing missing and nothing broken, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. I wish you a happy and blessed new year. God bless you all.

n 1938, glass shattered in Germany. Seventy-five years later, more than 100 Jews from Broward County united in Israel for “A Trip of a Lifetime” with the Jewish Federation of Broward County.

Although the itinerary was jam-packed during our tenday excursion, it was on Kristallnacht and during our visit to Yad Vashem (the world center for Holocaust research, documentation, education, and commemoration) that I was most proud of our community. It stood in solidarity with those who are still haunted by the memories, as well as the next generation who vows to never forget. It was a symbolic statement that, despite the Nazis’ intent to eradicate Jews from the earth, we are proud, strong, and present.

Our group was part of an international gathering of North American Jewry at a conference kicked off by an address from Israeli President Shimon Peres. It culminated in a spirit of strengthened commitment to upholding one of our most sacred Judaic values of Klal Yisrael (a world in which each Jew is responsible for the other). It is our simple promise that has sustained our Jewish family for centuries, even during our darkest hours.

Now, back in Broward County, I would like to encourage each of you to visit our local Holocaust Documentation & Education Center, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Broward County. It has an oral history collection that includes more than 2,400 interviews with survivors, liberators, and eyewitnesses, along with a library that includes more than 5,000 books, journals, and DVDs. The center is also home to a fully restored rail car and a U.S. Army Sherman tank. This exhibit is viewed by more than 5,000 children, who partake in Student Awareness Days, hosted by the center as part of our education and outreach to our community.

Let us, as a community, reflect on our history and look forward to better tomorrows with renewed hope that we can repair the world – one life at a time.

Reverend George Faragi is the Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Christian Center Church in Boca Raton. The email is Cornerstoneboca@aol.com.

The web site is www.cornerstoneboca.com.

Eric B. Stillman is the President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County.

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By Sheila and Bennet Bodenstein For his entire life, wine lover Thomas Jefferson attempted to grow vitis vinifera, European wine grapes, in the original thirteen states and his home state of Virginia. Jefferson was a famous wine connoisseur consumed with the task of growing fine wine grapes in the new United States. He felt that growing conditions here were better than in Europe. Try as he might, the vines he imported and experimented with died within a short time after planting. Our third President could never figure out why.

There are now answers to Jefferson’s conundrum, but few solutions. One major problem was the vine-destroying bug Phylloxera Vastatrix. This is the same bug that devastated and almost eradicated all of the grape vines in Europe in 1864. The solution to this problem was found by an American, Charles Riley, who discovered that grafting vinifera vines to American root stock, which was not affected by the bug, could save the industry.

There is still no defense against the Phylloxera, so the grafting of grape vines to American root stock continues to this day in most areas where wine grapes are grown. The grafting of wines has created the ultimate wine conundrum: is the quality of the wine better, worse, or unchanged by grafting?

The argument continues.

Our attention to this historical information was piqued when we received wines from Lost Creek Winery of Leesburg, Virginia. These wines contradicted everything that we thought we knew about growing vitis vinifera in the eastern U.S. – namely, that it couldn’t be done. But evidence to the contrary was right there in front of us. The situation prompted a series of phone calls and emails that ended in our enlightenment.

While we usually just sample the wines we write about, we were so enthralled with the Lost Creek Winery Genesis that we saved it for supper. In the few hours between our tasting and dinner, the wine did not change in any negative way. In fact, it got even more intense in flavor and aroma.

Lost Creek Winery 2012 Serenity ($22): Serenity breaks all of the rules. It is made from vidal blanc, a little-used and little-grown grape variety. Its growing has been banned in France, the birthplace of the variety, and sparsely grown in the U.S. The wine is fruity sweet, without being overly sweet, and slightly effervescent.

Despite its limited production, Serenity is a very interesting and enjoyable wine that deserves its place in the sun.

The wine opens with the intense aromas of grapefruit and pineapple, which carry over to the flavor and then on to a resounding, very fruity finish. We found it to be a very enjoyable departure from the usual suspects and recommend it unconditionally.

Chardonnay 2012 ($24): Lost Creek Winery also makes a complete line of the more familiar varieties, including a chardonnay with a Virginia flair. Made from Burgundian clone grapes, and aged in French oak, this wine is about as classical a Chardonnay as can be found. The flavor is true to the chardonnay, but there are delightful under-flavors that bespeak its Virginia birthplace. This interesting wine deserves your attention.

Lost Creek Winery Genesis ($29): Genesis is the perfect name for this wine, as it was the first wine from Lost Creek.

It is a blend of grapes, one of which we were not aware of – Tannat. This wine is made up of 47 percent Tannat, 43 percent Cabernet Franc, and 10 percent Petite Verdot, producing a wine with a flavor and aroma between a French Bordeaux and a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon.

The color is a deep ruby red and the aroma is a melding of summer red berries, red currants, and the totally unexpected aroma of peanuts in the background. The flavor mirrors the aroma and ends in a very soft, long, and silky finish.

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Serious Italian Food And Lively Entertainment

By Charles Marcanetti

Nonna has huge meatballs as an appetizer. These authentic Italian treats were firm but tender, perfectly spiced, and served with mixed baby greens and soft, buttery ricotta cheese. And then there’s the great signature item, stuffed pasta with pear and blue cheese (order it by asking for pear pasta). I pretty much always start with these. However, I will now add beef tostadas to my appetizer must-haves. Please take my advice: order them.

I need to set the scene for this “not quite a food review” review. It’s Wednesday night. I’m hungry (no surprise), and I want serious Italian food.

I travel to my favorite neighborhood Italian restaurant. It makes my year’s best reviewed column, year in and year out — Tavolino Della Nonna, located at 10181 Sample Road, Coral Springs (954-509-0046). The owner, Edward Pozzuoli, has become my friend.

I tell him about my serious Italian food desire and he says, “Here’s the menu, but the food is the only serious thing at Della Nonna on Wednesday nights.”

It turns out that, virtually every Wednesday night, he brings in a comedian. Pozzuoli has recently expanded his great eatery by adding a state-ofthe-art sound system to a perfectly sized stage in a new extension to his existing facility. Entertainment seekers can have direct access to the performers. Or, the customers can relax in the main dining area and listen to the comedian, but avoid the semi-chaos of a live performance.

Of course, it would be silly to make a huge investment in creating a great entertainment spot and limit the entertainment to comedy on Wednesdays. If it’s blues, jazz, oldies, not-so oldies, and just plain great music you’re looking for, Tavolino Della Nonna has it. Dancing, too, on Thursdays especially, which is ladies’ night.

There’s plenty of room and you’ll have plenty of company.

Check the advertising or call the restaurant to learn who’s there on the night you plan to go. Since my Wednesday comedy visit, I went on a Sunday evening. I can safely say that the singer, group, musicians, and company – Jimmy Williamson and His All-Star Band — who were creating the mood were fabulous.

Let me remind you about the food and introduce you to a brand new item that you simply must have. Tavolino Della 50

Of course, if you want some of the most delicious lamb chops you’ll find anywhere, order them at Tavolino’s. Our other main courses were perfectly portioned, perfectly heated, beautifully presented, and indescribably delicious. The snapper Livornese, pan-roasted yellowtail made with a blend of kalamata olives, basil and San Marzano tomato sauce, and a few other secret ingredients, is an outstanding partner to the two other snapper dishes. This is great cuisine, surprisingly filling, and delicious beyond description; it’s a marvelous artistic expression that begs to be devoured. The chicken Marsala remains a classic; it is served with mushrooms, onions, hot and sweet peppers, bacon, sherry, and basil-infused marinara, served over a bed of rigatoni.

As usual, the mixed drinks were prepared as near perfectly as one can get. The service, as always, was professional and friendly. Our waiter, John Massa, knew how to be present without being present; that is an art unto itself.

I love Tavolino Della Nonna. Now, with the addition of an entertainment facility added, it is even more of a landmark and destination. Congratulations to Ed Pozzuoli on knowing what his neighbors want in great food, wine and spirits, then mixing it all with an assortment of top-tier entertainers. He will be seeing me more often. Once you go, he’ll be seeing you often, as well.

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2014 ANNUAL HEALTH ISSUE Are you looking to improve your health through a new exercise regimen? Or, in the role of caretaker, are you trying to prevent your loved one from having a second stroke? These issues and more are addressed in this important issue relating to health, wellness and medical issues. January is the month for back to business after the holidays, the time for realism in addressing concerns related to our bodies. We have answers to your questions about achieving health from head to toe in the new year.

We have two stories in this section about slimming down and toning up. Learn about the new fitness trends. Or consider boxing as an alternative to swimming or bicycling.

What we put in our bodies is also important. There is substantial health value in consuming fish on a weekly basis. Then there is the matter of the mind.

One man sought a path to meditation decades ago and successfully continues the calming practice.

When a stroke occurs, there is a critical three-hour window involved in getting help.

Learn the warning signs. Also, understand the risk factors and how to prevent the occurrence of a stroke.

Unless a problem becomes serious, many men don’t make medical appointments a priority. The Man Van, which provides 30-minute health screenings to men at community events, is the solution to this problem. Men climb aboard and get checked out while watching sports on a big-screen TV. Women must be mindful of their own cervical health, especially in January, which is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Regular pap smears and exams are advised for all women, beginning at age 21. Vaccinations against the human papilloma virus are also recommended.

As an alternative to conventional birthing methods in the hospital, a water birth is the way to go for some health-conscious mothers-to-be and their partners. In water, a woman has control over her labor.

Are you afraid of the dentist? A new dental scanner is making the old, messy way of making impressions of the teeth a thing of the past. The scanner should turn scaredy cats into fearless patients.

You may eat carrots with the thought of improving your eyesight. But there is more you can do in January - National Eye Care Month. Schedule an eye check-up. Along that same line comes news of laser-assisted cataract surgery. This bladeless procedure offers patients a new level of accuracy, precision and safety.

Also on the forefront of innovation is the M6 Robotic Class IV Laser. It uses wavelengths of light to transfer energy to damaged tissues. The result is relief of pain, a boon to patients.

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IN THIS SECTION 56 – WATER BIRTH: An alternative method of delivery lessens pain for mother.

58 – MAN VAN: This medical office on wheels finds and treats men at community events.

60 – TESTOSTERONE PELLETS: Help to slow the aging process.

64 – LASER-ASSISTED CATARACT SURGERY: Better visual outcomes are the result.

66 – FITNESS TRENDS: Overview of calorie-burning exercises to consider.

68 – CERVICAL HEALTH: Advice about the human papilloma virus and more 70 – EATING FISH: Consuming it weekly brings healthful results.

72 – ROBOTIC LASER: A new device battles against aches and pains.

74 – NATIONAL EYE CARE MONTH: Protect precious eyesight.

76 – MEDITATION: This mindful practice of the mind reduces stress.

78 – STROKE: Knowing the warning signs is vital to getting help quickly.

80 – DENTAL SCANNER: Forget the messy means of taking impressions of the teeth, as this new machine makes the matter easy on patients.

82 – BOXING: Popular means of getting a thorough body workout.

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Water Birth An Alternative Delivery Method

By Rebecca Chauvin, MSN, CNM, ARNP Today, more than ever, parents are looking for alternative choices for their families’ health and well-being. Parents are purchasing organic foods and opting out of certain vaccinations for their children. Families are buying toys made out of natural materials that encourage learning and sensory formation. Parents are questioning old practices and seeking alternative methods of caring for their children. Having a baby is no exception to this trend.

Many years ago, in an effort to take away the burden and pain of birth, doctors brought one of the most natural processes from the home into the hospital. Epidurals have become commonplace for pain management and induction of labor has been considered a convenience for both patient and provider. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has recently changed its definition of a full-term pregnancy and its thoughts on induction of labor, in an effort to reduce medical interventions in labor and delivery. Before OB/GYN doctors, birth was largely unassisted, unmedicated, and carried out in the home.

Front row, from left to right: Patricia Case and Karen Saver.

Back row, from left to right: Rebecca Chauvin, Latisha Campbell, and Nicole Navarette. Each has the following qualif ications: MSN, CNM, ARNP. All women work at Royal Palm OB-GYN in Coral Springs.

The birthing paradigm has shifted. Birth is considered natural, yet again. Women are being encouraged to go into labor on their own which, in the absence of complications, is considered safer.

of her contractions can be significantly reduced. The buoyancy she experiences allows her to move freely and change positions easily. This not only gives the woman control over her labor, but also provides a means for pain management.

With the resulting relaxation, labor can proceed much more quickly and easily, in most cases.

Water birth is hardly a new phenomenon. Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries as a form of relaxation and pain relief. There are documented water births as far back as ancient Egypt. Women in Europe would travel to “labor pools” for delivery.

Today, many women associate water birth with home birth or birthing centers. What many families may not know is that water birth is also available in hospitals. More and more OB/GYN practices offer alternative birthing choices to their patients while laboring within a hospital, including water birth.

What makes a water birth a good choice? Labor is painful.

How the mother deals with the pain of labor is important.

The body’s response to the stress of labor can actually slow down the labor process. Hormones produced by the body in response to pain can cause labor contractions to decrease significantly, prolonging the labor.

When a laboring woman enters a tub of warm water, the pain

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Water birth isn’t for everyone. In order to be a candidate for water birth, you must have had a low-risk pregnancy.

Women who experience complications, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, require continuous monitoring during labor. They are not candidates for this procedure.

Women who consider alternative birth methods should prepare in advance. Speak with your health care provider before you become pregnant or early in your pregnancy. Ask if he/she offers water birth and ask if you are a candidate.

Attend childbirth preparation classes to assist with learning relaxation techniques and breathing methods.

There are a variety of books on water birth and alternative childbirth methods available for research. With the right preparation, the birthing process can be a wonderful and natural event for parents and their newborns.

Rebecca Chauvin is a certified nurse-midwife and gynecologic nurse practitioner who practices at Royal Palm OB/GYN in Coral Springs.

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The Man Van

Driving Good Health in the Community “The beauty of the Man Van is that it is mobile,” said Dr. Narvaez. “Here, access is easy. Men just climb aboard, sit back, and get checked out, while watching the big game on one of three HD-TVs.” Dr. Narvaez says that the ten tests offered through the men’s health program and Man Van include blood count, metabolic profile, PSA, testosterone, and diabetes. All were chosen for a specific reason. “We are screening for preventable and treatable diseases like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, prostate cancer, obesity, and hypogonadism, which is low testosterone, because these diseases can cause heart attacks, strokes, and renal failure, all of which can often be prevented,” said Dr. Narvaez.

By Jennifer E. Smith Sorry, guys, it’s true – women tend to be more proactive about their health. Many men see regular checkups as inconvenient and potentially expensive. If nothing is bothering them that much, they don’t want to be hassled with appointments and co-pays.

Unfortunately, many serious, yet treatable, health problems, such as high blood pressure, have few or no symptoms. For example, one in four men has high blood pressure, which can lead to stroke, heart attacks, and renal failure. More than half of those who develop heart disease show few or no symptoms. As many as 14 million men over the age of 45 are testosterone deficient. Men are twice as likely as women to have undiagnosed diabetes.

The numbers speak for themselves and they are alarming.

What is causing these treatable medical conditions to go undetected? Dr. Fernando Narvaez, a primary care physician at Broward Health Imperial Point, says it’s likely caused by men’s reluctance to see their physicians for preventive screenings. Then they wait to see a doctor until obvious symptoms demand treatment.

Recognizing this hesitance, Broward Health Imperial Point created a men’s health program to address the health care needs of men. The hospital performs ten important screenings in one appointment of thirty minutes or less. It also integrates the program onto the Man Van, a 36-foot-long van, that travels to local community events offering men the ability to get checked out without going to the doctor’s office or hospital.

The men’s health program and Man Van are working.

On a recent lunch hour in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Michael Bazini stepped aboard the Man Van and was surprised to learn he needed medical attention.

“I was screened, and I have extremely high blood pressure,” Bazini said. “So, I’m going to go get that taken care of. I have a follow-up with one of the doctors from Broward Health.”

Michael Oback also had a Man Van screening that identified a red flag. “They said my pulse was a little low,” he said, “and I’m on medication that might be causing that. So, I should go back to my cardiologist.”

Results are available within about one week, at which time a doctor or nurse calls with the outcomes and any recommended follow-up care. But the best part of the Man Van is its simplicity, Bazini said: “It’s quick, painless, nice and easy.

It’s not something that anyone needs to be afraid of.”

Jennifer E. Smith is a communications specialist at Broward Health.

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Testosterone Pellets Helping to Slow Aging Process

By Dr. Jabal Uffelman, FACOG As we age, our hormones naturally decline, leading to symptoms and complaints that affect us from head to toe. They can significantly decrease our quality of life. This natural process is not a disease, but it can contribute to other problems, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, vaginal atrophy, urinary incontinence, insomnia, depression, and hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

much estrogen exposure. Studies have shown that testosterone can even help reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer.

In order to slow the aging process, why not replace these hormones, restoring us to younger levels? Millions of men and women are doing just that, and staying younger and healthier with more energy and better sex lives.

In fact, many women using testosterone no longer need estrogen, which is good, since estrogen has an association with breast cancer. This is due to the fact that small amounts of testosterone are converted to estrogen in the cells throughout the body, so that the patient experiences estrogenic benefits without taking systemic amounts of it.

Hormonal therapies present many options. There are therapies made by pharmaceutical companies and, mostly, these are synthetic hormones. Another category is natural hormones, commonly called bio-identical, because, from a molecular standpoint, they are the same as the hormones our bodies make. Research shows that, although natural hormones aren’t as powerful as their synthetic counterparts, they are safer in terms of risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and thrombosis (blood clots). These natural hormones also require prescriptions.

The three main hormones commonly used in natural hormone restoration are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Estrogen provides hot flash relief, improves vaginal health, strengthens bones, and protects the cardiovascular system. Progesterone helps relieve anxiety and sleep difficulty.

Testosterone increases energy, helps build muscle and bone, helps burn fat, and improves libido and sexual function.

Women who use testosterone therapy to restore their youthful levels consistently report better sex lives, better sleep, hot flash relief, and weight loss. What other therapy can boast these accomplishments?

Testosterone can be taken transdermally as a daily cream or gel, as a weekly injection, or as a subcutaneous pellet, which lasts from three to five months. The difference in therapy for men and women is the dose. A woman typically has only one pellet inserted and a man may have nine or ten. The pellets, the size of a Tic-Tac, are typically inserted in the fatty area of the hip with a small injection of local anesthetic.

Side effects are uncommon, but include hair growth, acne and aggressive behavior. They are minimized by the superior physiology of the pellet, which provides a very stable blood level.

Also, the pellet is much more convenient, as once it is placed by a simple three-minute procedure, there is no maintenance or further dosing until it has completely dissolved. Then another pellet is inserted.

Testosterone pellets have been around since the 1940s, but have recently become more popular as an alternative to the more commonly prepared bio-identical creams, lozenges, and pills. The scientific literature is replete with studies documenting the safety and efficacy of testosterone pellets.

Testosterone therapy has become increasingly common, as more and more men are being diagnosed with low testosterone, due partly to the chemicals in plastics, pesticides, and other things. These have a damaging effect on the endocrine system (the glands that make hormones). These combined effects lead to many people throughout the world The size of a testosterone pellet is compared with a penny. experiencing too much estrogenization or feminization, manifesting in the alarmingly widespread incidence of breast cancer. Dr. Jabal Uffelman of Transform Woman’s Care in Fort Lauderdale is a board-certified Ob/Gyn with expertise in cosmetic and anti-aging medicine.

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Preserving Eyesight Through Laser Cataract Removal

By Randy Burks, MD, FACS Cataracts will most likely affect you, if you live long enough.

Why? At birth, the natural lens of the eye is clear and flexible.

With time, the flexibility or focusing capability of the lens decreases, making reading glasses necessary.

in an outpatient surgical center and take between fifteen to twenty minutes. Typically, eye drops are used to anesthetize the eye and mild sedation is used to make the patient comfortable.

With further aging, the lens begins to harden and can become cloudy. Symptoms of this clouding include gradual dulling of colors, hazy vision, halos around lights, glare, poor night vision, and difficulty with small print. These are signs and symptoms of progressive lens changes called a cataract.

Lasers have been used in ophthalmology for years. But incorporating them for use during cataract removal is new. Bladeless laser cataract surgery is now FDA-approved and available, offering patients a whole new level of accuracy, precision, and safety. Patients can now expect better visual outcomes.

Today, the only way to correct cataracts is to have them surgically removed and replaced with a lens implant. The procedure will return excellent vision, providing there are no other problems with the eye.

The laser uses 3-D, image-guided technology, allowing precise blade-free surgical maneuvering. Laser incisions are exact each and every time, resulting in more accurate visual correction. Sophisticated, image-guided technology is able to precisely define location and density of the lens, helping the laser to make incisions, decrease irregular corneal curvature called astigmatism, and soften the hardened lens material.

Cataract removal and lens implant procedures are over ninety-eight percent successful. These are the most successful surgical procedures in medicine today. They are usually done

The laser automates the most challenging portions of the procedure, creating the highest level of precision and safety available. Once the cloudy lens material is removed, an advanced technology implant or replacement lens is inserted in position to give optimal visual focusing. In addition to the improved quality of bladeless laser microsurgical techniques, there are new lens replacement options that can provide distance, intermediate, and near vision, all without being dependent on glasses.

The visual freedom and independence these new implants give is wonderful. Healing is quick. Most patients return to their normal active lifestyle within a few days.

Medicare and most insurance companies will pay for cataract removal, less any deductibles or co-pay requirements. At the present time, they will not cover the cost of the laser for cataract removal or the cost of advanced technology intraocular lens implants that allow the patient to be less dependent on glasses. Talk to your ophthalmologist about your specific situation and ask the doctor to assist you in finding the procedure and lens implant combination that will provide you with the best vision to meet your needs and compliment your active lifestyle.

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FITNESS FORECAST Get in Shape for 2014

By Licia Avelar

“I’m going to work out more” is one of those phrases you hear in abundance come January 1. Many people are looking to start fresh after gorging themselves during the holidays, enjoying scrumptious yet calorie-packed feasts.

Luckily, for those trying to battle their newly acquired bulges, there are plenty of new fitness trends coming into fruition in 2014. They will not only help shed holiday weight, but also will keep things exciting.

“You always try to do something different,”says Fusion Fitness partner Debbie Wolff, who is celebrating 2014 by adding two new classes to the roster at Fusion Fitness in Coral Springs.

The studio at Laura’s Ultimate Pilates in Parkland includes Pilates machines like the reformer and Cadillac.

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For a better look at what to try in the new year, The American College of Sports Medicine just released the 2014 Worldwide Survey of Fitness that polls nearly 4,000 fitness pros on fitness trend predictions. This year, there are a few star standouts, including oldies but goodies like yoga and personal training, along with newcomers like body weight training and the 2014’s list topper — high-intensity interval training.

South Florida is jampacked with classes offering people the trendy new fitness regime HIIT, which involves short bursts of activity followed by a short recovery period. One such place is Laura’s Ultimate Pilates, with locations in Pompano Beach and Parkland.

Cardio Reformer, a great example of HIIT, is the ultimate combination of cardio and Pilates, burnStudents at Pure Barre, with locations in ing calories and sculpting.

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plains Laura’s Ultimate Pilates owner Laura Simoncini of the hour-long class that delivers the strength and conditioning effects of Pilates with little impact to the body.

As the strobe lights pulse with the music, cardio reformer students begin literally jumping the entire class away. They start on a jump board attached to Pilates equipment where they sculpt their legs, hips, butts, and thighs, among other key areas. They then move to the Pilates machines to further sculpt during intervals. “It’s perfect for everyone, for all levels,” explains Simoncini.

Another trendy fitness option is Insanity, offered at the fitness studio Fusion Fitness in Coral Springs. The highintensity, 30-50 minute classes push students to utilize all of their body weight to perform tasks aimed at building strength, power, and agility without the help of equipment.

“You lose pounds and fat because of the high intensity,” explains Debbie Wolff, partner at Fusion Fitness. “Your metabolism is working overtime. High metabolic drills are so trendy right now. They are short-term and short in time.”

The class involves students pushing their bodies to the maximum for a couple of minutes and then resting for about 30 seconds before starting over again. “For the person who hates going to the gym, come to a class that lasts 30 minutes and get the same workout as in 90 minutes,” explains Andi Boddie, partner at Fusion Fitness.

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For those looking to take yoga to new heights, Suspension Yoga may be the class to try. Offered at Fusion Fitness, the yoga class incorporates working out with a piece of silk hung from the ceiling to form a hammock.

It allows yogis to reach different poses and attain better flexibility, and reach deeper into their joints.

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Maintaining Cervical Health Easy to Do

By Cynthia MacGregor January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, so the Parklander spoke with Dr. Bruce Zafran of Royal Palm Ob-Gyn in Coral Springs to learn more about what women need to know about cervical health.

The cervix is the neck or base of the uterus (cervix is Latin for neck) and sits at the apex of the vagina. In that location, it is exposed to infection, inflammation, and trauma. It can also develop cancer. Sexual activity is a central component in both malignant and non-malignant issues.

The good news, though, is that cervical health has been revolutionized since the 1940s, when Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou developed the Pap smear, a screening test revealing abnormalities of the cervix that may indicate cancer. According to Dr. Zafran, “The incidence of cervical cancer has decreased dramatically, more than 50 percent, in the last thirty years.”

Thanks to a new vaccine, Gardasil, cervical cancer is largely preventable. Even for those who do develop this cancer, early diagnosis usually leads to a cure. Gardasil’s specific action is to counter HPV, the human papilloma virus, which causes both cancer and genital warts. Gardasil is effective 75 percent of the time in preventing cervical cancer and 90 percent of the time in preventing genital venereal warts. (Genital venereal warts are painless, warty growths that resemble other warts.)

Once a woman has acquired HPV, however, the vaccine is of no help. Therefore, Gardasil is recommended for girls and young women ages nine through twenty-six. The idea is to confer protection on them before their first sexual contact.

Factors that affect a woman’s likelihood to acquire HPV and cervical cancer include the age of her first sexual contact, the number of partners she has had, and whether her partners have used condoms. Condoms decrease the risk of HPV transmission, but are not absolute in their protection against it.

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Not all women who have HPV in their bodies will go on to get cervical cancer or genital warts. “Eighty to 90 percent of men and women have been exposed to the (HPV) virus,” said Dr. Zafran.

An estimated 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2013, with some 4,200 deaths. Regular gynecological exams, to include Pap smears, are highly important in combatting cervical cancer. “The important thing to know,” said Dr. Zafran, “is that cervical cancer is preventable, and a diagnosis can be made early with regular exams at the gynecologist’s office.”

If a cancer is detected, then the extent of the disease needs to be determined through a combination of some or all of the following methods: CAT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and surgical staging. Vaginal bleeding is the symptom most likely to signal a problem, although certainly not all bleeding is indicative of a cancer. Irregular periods can result from a variety of causes, including, but not limited to, the onset of menopause, and result in unexpected vaginal bleeding.

Most insurance plans will not cover Gardasil for women older than 26. (Gardasil is also recommended for young men ages nine through 26.)

Beginning at age 21, women are advised to get regular Pap smears and examinations. Although some doctors will allow a woman to wait three years for a re-screening if she has had a normal Pap smear, most physicians strongly encourage a yearly exam, regardless of a healthy Pap test. Screening is easy, effective, painless, and inexpensive.

If a cancer is found, the treatment will depend on how advanced the cancer is. In its earliest stages, minimally invasive surgery is usually sufficient. In more advanced stages, a hysterectomy and/or radiation therapy will be called for. Ultimately, prevention is the most effective way to decrease the morbidity and mortality of cervical cancer.

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Get Hooked On Fish Help Your Mind and Body

By Nancy M. Ouhib, MBA, RD, LD/N The average American eats approximately three ounces of fish a week, less than half the eight ounces recommended by the USDA Dietary Guidelines. That means the majority of us are missing out on one of the healthiest foods available.

Whatever the reason, here is a primer on how to get past any fish fear you might harbor and start to enjoy the bounty of the sea more often.

outweighs any downside. It actually is a bigger health risk not to eat fish.

The benefits of eating fish are overwhelming. Studies show that just two seafood meals a week can reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack by about thirty percent.

Fish also protects against heart arrhythmias, lowers triglycerides and blood pressure, eases inflammation, and keeps blood vessels healthy. Studies also show that eating fish may protect a person against cancer, help shield skin from sun damage, keep brains healthy, and eases the pain of arthritis.

Some of the best seafood choices are in the freezer and canned food sections. Frozen filets and shellfish are easy on the wallet, convenient, and often fresher than what is at the counter, because they are frozen and packaged right after being caught.

Still, for safety’s sake, keep in mind what not to eat. It is best to avoid tilefish, shark, swordfish, and king mackerel, because these four are the fish that are highest in contaminants. Limit white tuna and tuna steak.

Consider these items found on the grocery shelf – canned tuna, salmon, and sardines. These fish have all the healthy properties of their fresh counterparts at a fraction of the price.

Fish is a complete package that includes omega-3 fatty acids, low-fat, high-quality protein, and vitamins D and B2 (riboflavin). It is rich in the minerals calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium.

We must get omega-3 fatty acids from the foods we eat, because we cannot produce them ourselves. This makes them essential nutrients, responsible for keeping our hearts and brains healthy. Two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid.) Omega-3 fatty acids are found in every kind of fish, but are especially high in fatty fish. Some good choices are salmon, trout, sardines, herring, canned mackerel, canned light tuna, and oysters.

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Multi-Target Device Fights Aches and Pains M6 Robotic Class IV Laser

By Dr. Craig Kuhlmeier Battling against aches and pains is mission possible for the M6 Robotic Class IV Laser. It is a totally robotized, multitarget device to treat patients suffering from numerous pathologies affecting a wide area or localized areas, allowing for automatic applications.

The laser works by employing two synchronized wavelengths of light, which transfer energy to damaged tissues at the cellular level. That light triggers metabolic reactions in the cell that stimulate healing, and reduce pain and inflammation. To be able to decrease the inflammation pathway and the swelling on a cellular level, it makes sense to decrease pain.

High-intensity lasers have a photochemical effect that triggers the lymphatic system; they substantially reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain. They have an analgesic effect on nerve endings. Analgesic means reduction of pain.

The M6 Robotic Laser increases blood circulation where ever we use it, as in the knee compartment. It is one way we help rehydrate the ligaments and meniscus. This reduces pain in the area and speeds recovery of the damaged cells.

Tendon and ligament injuries, herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, degenerative discs and joint conditions, neurological pain conditions, pre- and post-surgical treatments, and much more are effectively treated by the M6 Robotic Laser. When a physical condition or injury affects mobility or quality of life, there is one goal: a rapid return to every-day activities. Its use is cleared by the FDA and proven successful, as evidenced by extensive, credible studies conducted in our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest institutions, including Harvard University.

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The laser amplifies pain relief. Because its high intensity slightly, but comfortably, raises the temperature of deep tissues, micro-circulation increases and tissues receive muchneeded oxygen, water, and nutrients that facilitate healing.

Micro-circulation refers to the blood supply of a small, defined area.

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National Eye Care Month Protecting Precious Eyesight

By Dale King There is more to personal eye care than just slapping on RayBans or chomping on carrots. Both are important to an overall eye health plan, but that regimen must also include a good diet, periodic eye exams, and the use of corrective or protective eyeglass lenses, if necessary.

Our vision orbs are the focus of National Eye Care Month each January. Many optometrists and ophthalmologists use this annual set-aside to promote eye health procedures and encourage check-ups, which are frequently offered without charge at hospitals and health fairs.

Those concerned about avoiding eye problems – particularly older folks and those with hints of vision trouble – may want to develop a personalized eye health plan for 2014 as part of a new year’s resolution.

“The goal of National Eye Care Month is multi-fold,” says Dr. Randy Burks, MD, FACS, from The Center for Lasik in Margate. “It makes people aware that they have eyes. And, as with pap smears and other tests, eyes need check-ups, as well. They cannot be overlooked.”

Dr. Burks urges everyone to watch out for the “little subtle things — retinal problems, early cataracts and glaucoma” that could worsen and threaten normal vision. Diabetics are particularly vulnerable to eye problems, the doctor says.

“The impact of diabetes affects all blood vessels in the body, including those in the retina,” he notes. “It can cause leakage or bleeding in the retina. If caught early, though, it is easily treatable.”

Cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens that results in blurring of normal vision, are nearly twice as likely to develop among diabetics as non-sugar-challenged adults. Diabetics also tend to develop cataracts at an earlier age.

Glaucoma, one of a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve and destroys eyesight, is a more insidious ailment. While it affects some four million people in the United States, about half of them don’t realize they have it, says Dr. Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph. D., director of the National Eye

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Institute (NEI), one of the National Institutes of Health.

“NEI-funded research has shown that treatment during the early stages of glaucoma can control the disease and prevent future vision loss and blindness,” says Dr. Sieving. “This is why NEI encourages people at higher risk for glaucoma to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam every one to two years.”

With its causing of painless and gradual loss of vision, glaucoma may have no early warning signs. But it can be detected during a comprehensive dilated eye test, says Dr. Sieving. To emphasize the need for glaucoma exams, National Eye Care Month is also designated as Glaucoma Awareness Month. For more information about this disease with the potential of blinding people, visit www.nei.nih.gov/glaucoma.

Dr. Burks urges parents to pay particular attention to – and protect – their children’s eyesight. An eye exam before starting school is a good start, and annual checkups are also recommended, particularly if indications of potential eye problems are discovered.

The protection provided by sunglasses is a necessity in South Florida, where the sun, beaming intensely at us who live just north of the equator, can be damaging, Dr. Burks says. Sunglasses should also help screen out detrimental UV rays.

As to diet, he says, there is a lot of truth in the eat-yourcarrots admonition. “Yellow and orange vegetables, actually, any bright-colored vegetables, contain vitamin C and zinc, important to eye health,” says Dr. Burks.

They are also rich in lutein, often called the “eye vitamin,” because it helps prevent age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and retinitis pigmentosa, the most common of a group of hereditary progressive retinal degenerations.

“A good, healthy, basic diet,” says Dr. Burks, “is really all you need.”

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One Man’s Path to Meditation And a Better Life

By Phil Fishman In August of 1967, John, Paul, Ringo and George, taking a welldeserved break from writing music and packed concert halls, attended an event in London, England, where a smallish, wisp of a man holding flowers and wearing beads extolled the virtues of a time-honored and ancient activity. Enthralled by this bearded, charismatic individual, known simply as The Maharishi (also known as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi), the Beatles, six months later, traveled to India to learn how to practice and incorporate transcendental meditation or TM into their lives.

Was it not a favored activity for those deeply religious and crossed leg types, dressed in long robes, identified by their closed eyes and open palms, who seemed lost in some spiritual netherworld? Did they not live in the Himalayas or some mountainous retreat somewhere? And why did they seem so relaxed and unstressed just a few minutes later?

Those few friends who learned transcendental meditation and were regular practitioners urged me to attend an introductory lecture. In the early 1980s, you could learn the technique for a paltry $250, so I took the leap. (Today, it costs $1,500 to learn TM. Grants and scholarships are available upon request.)

The TM Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts was housed in a beautiful, split-level mansion just minutes from Harvard University and the Square. Photos of the Maharishi adorned the walls. You were led into in a large, open lecture room – sparse except for a blackboard and a podium. You sat quietly.

Then it began.

TM’s mental, social, and physical benefits were extolled during the first of three free lectures taught by a certified instructor. A 45-minute preparatory talk followed, stressing TM’s origins, how effortless and easy the technique really is, and the contrasts between TM and other meditative practices.

A short 15-minute interview with a TM teacher came next.

Then it was time to commit. A handkerchief, flowers, and fruit were brought to the ceremony. You paid the course fee, then were given a unique not-to-ever-be-divulged mantra, and learned how to meditate. You returned to the center for the next three days to check your practice and make sure you were doing it correctly. Any questions you had about TM would be answered by your teacher.

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And that was it. You were a meditator. If you so desired, you could pursue other programs within TM, such as learning an advanced technique (I signed up for one almost immediately for the same $250 fee). Or take courses in ayurvedic medicine or become a sidhi, so that your meditative experiences would reach an ever higher plateau. And, you could always be checked, anytime, anywhere, at TM centers around the globe.

Transcendental meditation’s popularity has grown dramatically since the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi introduced the technique during a series of world tours from 1958-1965; its benefits have become public knowledge ever since. A recent visit by Oprah Winfrey to Fairfield, Iowa and the Maharishi International University was seen by millions on her OWN network.

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of the Beatles continue to meditate. Jerry Seinfeld said it changed his life. Clint Eastwood, Mia Farrow, and film directors David Lynch and Martin Scorsese all have recently promoted TM. Research on TM has brought to light dramatic results. Recidivism rates have significantly dropped among first offenders who learned TM in maximum-security institutions. War veterans seemed to recover faster from post-traumatic stress disorder after being taught the technique upon returning home. Meditators eat healthier and sleep more soundly, have more energy and experience less stress and anxiety.

In three decades, I have been occasionally sporadic with my TM practice, but would begin again, as if there were never an interruption. Like any activity that is good for you, it must become a regular part of your life to reap its promised and much-anticipated, long-term benefits.

I meditate after my shower and before breakfast. I go about my daily business and deal with life’s daily ebbs and flows.

Between 4 and 5 p.m., I nestle into my easy chair, close my eyes, and soon begin to naturally think the mantra. Fifteen to twenty minutes later, I stop meditating and slowly open my eyes.

I feel calm, relaxed and certainly able to handle my twiceweekly drive to Miami with far less stress. That alone is a reason to continue the practice.

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Understanding Stroke Prevention is Key

By Margarette Damas, M.D. Stroke is defined as an onset of focal or global neurologigical symptoms caused by ischemia or hemorrhage within or around the brain, resulting from diseases of the cerebral ral blood vessels. When an interruption of oxygen occurs, the he nerve cells can get damage and die as a result; part of the he body that they provide function for will not work. The dammage caused by a stroke is usually permanent, because brain ain cells cannot regenerate.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. It is the most common cause of disability and affects over 500,000 people every year.

cardiac disease, history of prior stroke, medications, carotid stenosis, and pregnancy, among others.

The key to preventing a stroke is knowing your risk and having regular medical checkups. Some risk factors you can change or treat, and others you cannot.

High blood pressure is the single most important risk factor for stroke. Blood pressure of 140/90 or above is high. Contact your doctor about how to control it. Normal blood pressure is defined as less than 120/80.

The non-modified risk factors are age, sex, race, and heredity.

The modified risk factors are hypertension, diabetes, lipids, smoking, alcohol, and obesity. There are other risk factors, including TIA (transient ischemic attacks), atrial fibrillation,

There are things that you can do to lower your blood pressure, such as eating a healthy diet that is low in salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, enjoy regular physical activity, take your medications as prescribed, and decrease the stress in your life. It is also important to lose weight, if you’re overweight, which will help to decrease your blood pressure. There are a number of medications used for stroke prevention, including aspirin, Plavix, Aggrenox, and Coumadin. Follow up with your doctor.

Some of the warning signs of stroke are a sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding spoken words, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, and/or loss of balance or coordination. The hemorrhagic form of stroke can present with severe headaches.

Learn to recognize a stroke because “time lost is brain lost.”

Today, there are treatments, such as tissue plasminogen activator, that can reduce the risk of damage from the most common type of stroke, but only if you get help quickly – within three hours of your first symptoms. Call 911 immediately, if you or someone you know is experiencing these warning signs!

Dr. Margarette Damas is the Director of Sea Blue Neurology Center, P.A., in Coral Springs. She has been in practice for ten years.

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Newest Technology in Dental Impressions A Boon to Patients

By Dr. Leanne Mazzei Dentophobia, or fear of dental professionals, is a relatively common phobia among patients of all ages. If one has ever had an unpleasant experience in a dentist’s office, that memory will linger, especially if impressions were involved.

Various impression materials have their drawbacks. Process inconsistencies often lead to additional patient appointments and adjustments; often times, the experience is unpleasant for the patient and the doctor.

In the field of orthodontics and general dentistry, the Itero Intra-Oral 3D Digital Scanner is the newest, state-of-the-art technology method of taking impressions for orthodontic appliances, implants, crowns, bridges, and other oral appliances.

The Itero scanner allows the practitioner to take a highly accurate, digital 3D image of the individual characteristics of the teeth and gums.

For some patients, the mere thought of having to bite into impression material is enough to cause a gag reflex. This fear may deter individuals from completing necessary prescribed treatment. The scan process allows the patient to continue breathing and swallowing naturally, without any unpleasant taste. By eliminating a traditional impression, the patient is more likely to go through with treatment.

This method eliminates the mess and gagging of conventional impressions. Using soft impression materials such as traditional PVS may result in multiple impressions being taken, due to the patient’s discomfort or the laboratory asking for a clearer impression. Because the scanner is taking a digital scan of patient’s teeth, dental devices, including Invisalign® Aligners, fit more intimately and have less issues.

Digital scans can be sent directly to dental laboratories, streamlining the amount of time needed to address the patients’ dental needs. The patient can also follow along on the monitor while the practitioner or dental assistant is taking the 3-D scan. With the Itero Scanner, clinicians have the ability to expand the menu of chair-side services to include same-day crowns, onlays, and veneers, as well as Invisalign® Aligners.

As part of the Itero 3-D Scanner, there is an Invisalign® Outcome Simulator that allows patients to visualize how their teeth may look at the end of Invisalign® treatment. Using this simulator often helps patients make the final decision on their treatment options.

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Sarah Schiff enjoys boxing.

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Boxing Popular Fitness Trend

By David Volz Cory Spinks, 35, of Boca Raton, is an undisputed welterweight boxing champion and two-time junior middleweight champion. He started boxing at age six. His hard work led to a successful amateur boxing career; then he boxed professionally from 1998 to 2013. Now retired from the sport, Spinks trains children and teens to put on the gloves and get moving.

Boxing is preferred by others who want a great workout. Sarah Schiff, a Parkland resident who attends Florida Atlantic University (FAU), is one of them. “Boxing is an individual sport and you have to push yourself,” she said. “I love the physical and mental challenge of boxing.”

Hitting a heavy bag is a good way to work out aggression and maintain overall health. Schiff ’s friend Jamie Solomon, also a Parkland resident and FAU student, trains with Schiff. “Boxing is a great sport,” said Solomon. “It frees your mind and keeps you fit.”

including Raging Bull with Robert De Niro, the Rocky franchise with Sylvester Stallone, Million Dollar Baby with Hilary Swank, and The Great White Hope with James Earl Jones.

Famed author Joyce Carol Oates wrote the best-selling On Boxing, a best-selling collection of her essays on boxing.

Spinks believes that boxing is one of the hardest sports, requiring tremendous hard work and dedication. “I teach the fundamentals of boxing,” he said. “Most kids have never had that much physical training and I show them what it is like to get hit and keep fighting. To be successful, they have to get used to the pain. Defense is very important. I show them how a jab can be used both defensively and offensively. It is important to have a good jab to be a good boxer.”

Burning fat, toning muscles, reducing stress, and teaching self-defense, boxing is a full-body exercise. “A boxing workout is good for people of all ages and a phenomenal way to stay in shape,” said Spinks.

Spinks is patient but demanding with his young students, who may go on to careers in the sport, if they stay motivated.

He wants them to be respectful of their elders and avoid street fights. “I teach kids how to protect themselves,” said Spinks. “I teach them to hit and not get hit…I want my students to be able to protect themselves, but to try to avoid confrontations and walk away from fights.”

The combat sport of boxing has been around a very long time.

It was accepted by the ancient Greeks as an Olympic game in 687 B.C. Requiring strength, speed, will, and endurance, among other qualities, boxing pits two opponents in a ring to punch and strike each other, leading to the defeat of one.

Some of the greatest U.S. athletes of all time were boxers, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, and Rocky Marciano.

Some of the biggest match-ups attract celebrity crowds. Actor Mickey Rourke decided to engage in “the gentleman’s sport” for real, boxing in Fort Lauderdale for the public years ago. But he turned out to be more skilled onscreen than in the ring. Actor Robert Pattinson took up boxing last year in order to bulk up. Nathan Mellalieu of Men’s Fitness magazine, said, “With Robert Pattinson, we did lots of boxing drills, which helped create the lean, muscled look he has in New Moon. He has great hand speed and footwork and seemed to really enjoy the sessions.”

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The main feature of the business is the Platinum 49/4 plan, which costs a very modest $49 for four treatments per month.

Also featured are $20 family add-ons for members of the platinum plan. Additional visits, beyond the original four, cost only $10 – compare that to your insurance copays and you’ll see the wisdom in visiting MySpyne Chiropractic for affordable health care! In addition to the Platinum 49/4 membership plan, MySpyne Chiropractic also offers a $19 single visit plan.

Dr. Finkelstein is a diversified, full-spine practitioner in practice for more than 13 years. When you visit the office, you will have an initial exam and treatment under the membership plan. This may include X-rays, if necessary.

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WHAT M AKES PEOPLE From Family to Pets and More

By Cynthia MacGregor e all look more attractive with smiles on our and good food and a great bottle of wine shared with friends.” faces, and I’m sure we all prefer to approach Douglas A. Ellington, 49, Lake Park: “What makes or talk to someone who has a smile on his or me smile is when a person who appears to be homeless her face. But what makes us smile? The Parklander comes up to me and asks for spare change and I can give asked some of your neighbors what makes them a couple of bucks. Or when I can provide a service them smile. Here are the answers we received. for someone, and, to their surprise, it’s at no charge. The Rachel Gebaide, 58, Plantation: “Famfull cost of my love is no charge.” ily! I love it when my entire family is at my Shane Tabachnick, 52, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: “Anhouse celebrating anything. I love to sit on other smile makes me smile.” my swing, looking at my new backyard, surSassy Pontenoy, 70, West Palm Beach: “Every time I rounded by my three dogs. I smile from ear to see a new baby, particularly sitting in a grocery cart, I ear when my husband and I bop around the immediately smile with the spontaneous expectation of neighborhood with our dogs in the golf cart.” a wonderful expression that emerges on the baby’s face Justin Nepola, 43, Pembroke Pines: “A good when I greet it, ‘Hello, perfect one!’ ” haircut makes me smile.”

Patricia Vila, 44, Miami: “What makes me smile is Dara Blaker, 45, Parkland: “I own a private going to the beach and doing a meditation. Many people music education company called Colour take a chair to the beach and sit there and get sun.

Me Music. I smile when I see my students What I enjoying doing is taking my chair to the beach go from knowing nothing about music to as well, but concentrating learning something they feel proud of.” on my intentions and Rina Delaplane, 65, Lake Worth: wishes. It seems to “When I wake up in the morning, work for me. I think my three dogs snuggle up to me everyone should and wake me up all the way with give this a try.” puppy kisses. That makes me smile.

Nathalie Sloane, Throughout the day, they make me 47, Fort Lauderdale: smile with their affection and antics.

“My 15-year-old Little Baby (my smallest dog) jumps trying to act nonchalike a little goat when she is happy. lant when I kiss him That makes me smile. (No, actugoodbye ally, that makes me laugh.) And there are other things: When I walk through the parking lot toward my car, as I see it, it makes me smile; I love that old bucket. When I open emails from a friend, chocolate,

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at school (makes me smile). It reminds me he’s not the tough kid he protests to be. There’s still a little boy there who loves his mommy.”

Art Siegel, 70, Boca Raton: “As I am an artist, I smile when I meet and speak with admirers of art.”

Dr. Gayle Carson, 75, Miami-Dade County: “What makes me smile? My pets.”

Shirl Solomon, 78, Palm Springs: “When I punish my dog, Sophie, with a little smack on the rear and she jumps into my arms and licks me. Of course, she gets a reward for that. Yes, I am in conflict, though she is not.”

Goddess Diana, 44, Hollywood: “Being in the park, in nature, laughing with friends and the birds for no reason, laughing out loud just because I can. Knowing I create a ripple of peace within me every time I laugh. Knowing it reverberates as I laugh with others, and smiling because life is good right here, right now, in this heaven on earth.”

Adrienne Spartano, 27, Miami: “Born and raised in

upstate New York, I am used to a lot of gray and cold days. I appreciate the sunshine so much, living in Miami.

It makes me smile. My favorite time is spent listening to tunes driving over the MacArthur Causeway to either go shopping or spend time with friends on the beach.”

Arthur E. Benjamin, 65, Delray Beach: “As a passionate dog lover and global animal activist, what makes me smile is my rescue pup and furry companion, Bandit.

From red carpet galas to CNN, wherever I go, Bandit is always in tow. Bandit is more than a house pet. He provides a calm in my hectic schedule of events, fundraisers and much more.”

John Will Marshall, 55, Jupiter: “Positive communication, indicating someone is engaged in forward motion, always inspirational, always worthy of a smile.”

What makes you smile? Whatever it is, perhaps you should try to do it more often. Not only does a smile make you more attractive to others, it radiates inward, warms your soul, and brightens your day. We’re in South Florida – that is reason enough to smile, isn’t it? P

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Parenting: Unplugged Lead By Example

By Dr. Cindy Bunin As a parenting expert for over 30 years, I have had the opportunity to observe parents and children interacting on a daily basis and in many settings and situations.

Lately, however, I am saddened, concerned, and even appalled at what I see and hear. I see parents too wrapped up in their phone conversations to listen to their child. I hear parents say, “Not now, I am texting my friend.”

I see parents plugged into their iPods as they walk in the park with their children in tow. What is happening to our world when we can’t even take a walk with our kids and talk? We are just too plugged in! Parents need to unplug themselves and take time to tune in and really listen to their children.

The concept of getting unplugged is not rocket science. Unplugged time means being present when you are interacting with your child, regardless of age. This means not answering phones, responding to e-mails at your computer, texting on your Blackberry, or watching television.

Children quickly become attuned to the times when their parents aren’t paying attention. You need to let your children know you really care about them and what they have to say by looking right into their faces and giving them the eye contact they so desperately crave. This attentiveness can go a long way. To a child, love is a four-letter word spelled t-i-m-e.

What would happen if there was a massive power outage?

Could we survive? Would we know how to communicate with one another? I am not sure. However, I am sure that we need to get seriously unplugged before we no longer have the ability to communicate with each other.

This translated to teens as well. The largest federally funded study of American teenagers found a strong association between regular family meals (five or more dinners per week with a parent) and academic success, psychological adjustment, and lower rates of alcohol use, drug use, early sexual behavior, and suicidal risk.

Choose simple activities, such as taking walks, reading, cooking together, and doing the laundry together. Get back to basics. Play or talk with your child every day. Remember, you are your child’s favorite toy. From the crying toddler to the tenacious teen, your children are crying out for your attention.

You must understand that the need for connection is always present, even when your kids are a little bit older. Just because your feisty tween says that she does not want to go food shopping with you, does not mean that she doesn’t. You should make her. You might be surprised how much conversation will occur in this non-threatening environment.

As far as the teen who thinks he is too cool to get a hug, maybe you don’t need to hug him in front of his friends. But you do need to hug him.

Technology is a very important part of our lives. However, it has its place. By providing unplugged activities for children, families can share in spending special times together, which children sorely need.

Dr. Cindy Bunin is the Director of Cambridge Preschool in Coral Springs, and author of “Parenting Unplugged! 365 Ways to Connect with Your Child.” She is a Child Development Specialist, as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist. The website is www.cambridgepreschools.com.

Sadly, some studies indicate that unstructured children’s activities have declined by 50 percent over the past twenty years, family dinners have declined 33 percent, and family vacations have decreased by 28 percent.

Several studies suggest that children who are connected to their families thrive on many levels. A University of Michigan study on children’s time revealed that more meal time spent at home was the single strongest predictor for better achievement scores and fewer behavioral problems.

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Samuel Buck, our very own American saddlebred at Malachi Acres, has been a part of our family and an advanced school horse since 2004.

He is just full of personality, highly intelligent, and a true gem, if you come to an understanding with him. As stated in Wikipedia, the United States Equestrian Federation describes the saddlebred as follows: “He carries himself with an attitude that is elusive of description — some call it class, presence, quality, style, or charm.

This superior air distinguishes his every movement.”

I would have to say charming is the best description. We have owned at least six saddlebreds over the past 20 years and can say, without a doubt, if possible, we will always have one in our lives. The presence of saddlebreds means that much to us and to all who are fortunate enough to be around them.

American saddlebreds were used in the Civil War because of their bravery and endurance. General Lee and General Grant both used saddlebreds as their mounts. They American saddlebred Samuel Buck and Madison santalucia. were registered as a breed in the U.S. in 1891. Because of their extreme versatility, they not are only used as saddleseat show horses, with the most beautiful exaggerated high stepping action, but also compete in endurance riding, competitive trail, driving, show jumping, and dressage.

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Create an Oriental or Zen Garden

Achieve a Serene Environment the fall, as the foliage turns to yellow-orange and red before the winter.

By Guillermo Salazar How to design a home garden can be a difficult decision to make, especially when dealing with so many new garden styles and options available. The oriental or Zen garden style is one of those non-traditional garden design styles that is becoming increasingly popular among South Floridians.

When thinking of oriental garden style, keep the design elements true and intact to achieve a realistic and cohesive garden. The oriental or Zen garden design uses basic simple lines, structured and linear plant material, and organic elements like rocks, sand and statues to create a perfect, serene environment for a home.

Present interesting elements that cannot be viewed at once.

Use a winding path leading your eye past a stone pagoda â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the idea is to beckon exploration of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s around the next corner.

Use meandering curves on the path.

The plants used for Zen or oriental gardening are simple, structural and/or linear types of plant materials like junipers, pines, and plants in the conifer family. Also, linear plants are used, such as different textured grasses, agapanthus, lilies, and irises that possess long or spiky green leaves with sporadic color only when in blooming season.

Color elements in the Zen and oriental garden style are used very carefully and in very low quantities. Use different shades of greens, from the very dark strong greens to the light and more yellowish shades of greens; incorporate them in a gradual, smooth and transitional way.

In northern climates, the use of Japanese dwarf maples is very common as part of the oriental garden. The purpose is not only to enhance the view with its gracious contorted trunks and foliage, but also to introduce a contrasting color element in

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In South Florida, we cannot grow Japanese maples and we have limited plant material resources that we can utilize to create an oriental atmosphere. But we can incorporate our southern red maple into the equation as a background tall element for a fall color change as part of a Zen garden.

Also, we have dwarf copperleaf bushes that grow slowly and not tall. They have a fine texture and form. Viewed from a distance, they resemble very closely the dwarf Japanese maples used in the northern oriental landscape design.

In South Florida, some of the best, suitable and proficient plants for a Zen and/or oriental landscape are plants in the conifer family, like junipers, cedars and pines. There are several species of junipers that resist our hot weather. Some are tall and pointy trees that can be used to mimic tall oriental sculptures. Some conifers provide soothing shades of green for year-round interest. Some echo the pyramidal form of the pagoda, while others frame the feature with their low, spreading branches.

Shaded areas within the Zen garden also offer opportunities to incorporate fine, textured ferns in different colors in front of wide, bigger leaf plants to provide texture contrast. The use of big rocks and pea gravel along paths and walks is imperative when designing an oriental garden.

Creating an oriental garden is a different and creative way to design an out-of-the-ordinary landscape.

Guillermo Salazar is a Master Gardener with degrees in Environmental Horticulture and Landscape Design. He is a certified landscape inspector and a certified ISA Arborist. He currently works for University of Florida-Miami Dade County-IFAS Extension. He lives in Cutler Bay.

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[ PET TALK ]

How a Dog Got His Nickname

By Glenn Kalick, D.V.M. My wife and I were at the mall when a young man, along with his wife and baby, approached us to say hello. I immediately remembered John. I took care of John’s Australian cattle dog named Bowden, whom I affectionately nicknamed S.T. John told me that Bowden died about two years ago when they were living in Alabama.

He and his wife still were not ready for another dog after the drama of living with Bowden. They had so many stories to tell their baby about the dog that got them ready for parenthood.

It was great to see them. When I shook their hands goodbye, I remembered that John’s wife name was Julie and she was shocked that I remembered. She asked me how I remembered her name and I told her that I would never forget. She laughed and blushed.

John lived at the fraternity house at Florida State University. Bowden was the adopted fraternity dog at the Pike house and lived the fraternity life. Bowden came home with John at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the summer break.

One Christmas, John brought Bowden in because he hadn’t eaten for the past 48 hours. John wasn’t surprised for the first 24 hours, because that time period included the car ride from Tallahassee and Bowden frequently got car sick.

But, on day two, Bowden would eat, then vomit all of the food within the hour. John and his mother brought Bowden to my hospital in Tallahassee and I immediately radiographed his abdomen to see if he ate anything. On x-ray, we could see some-

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thing metallic in the stomach. It looked like jewelry, maybe a necklace. The metallic pieces had a diamond-like shape and were seemingly on a string, based on the radiograph.

I was concerned. Because of the 48 hours of anorexia and vomiting, the object was stuck. With the vomiting not bringing up the item, I felt that surgery was the best idea for Bowden. John asked me if it could wait until the afternoon, because he had to go to the airport to pick up his girlfriend who was going to be spending the holidays with his family. I told him we would start the dog on IV fluids and run the pre-surgical blood work until he returned. John, who really loved his dog, wanted to be at the hospital when Bowden was in surgery.

John, his girlfriend, his mother, and father sat in my examination room. The surgery was not complicated and the foreign body was removed. Afterward, I came into the room and everyone was relieved that Bowden was going to be fine.

John wanted to know what the object was. His mother was concerned that it was one of her necklaces. I asked John if he wanted to talk in private and his mother said that there were no secrets in her house and she wanted to see the object.

I shot John a look of concern and John shrugged his shoulders in defeat. I went into the back and brought back the object in a bag. It was a red, studded thong with jewels that looked like diamonds around the waistband.

Mom immediately told me that it wasn’t hers and she didn’t have a daughter that would wear something like that. John couldn’t hold back the laughter and his girlfriend turned fifty shades of red. Mom looked at John and the girlfriend and told them that Julie was sleeping on the couch at her house and walked out. Dad couldn’t stop grinning and told John that Christmas would be different this year.

That is how I remembered Julie. And, from that day on, I always referred to Bowden as S.T., also known as Studded Thong.

Dr. Glenn Kalick is the owner of Brookside Animal Hospital in Coral Springs. The web site is www.Brooksidevet.com.

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THE BUCKET DRILL Improve Your Swing

By John Nelson When playing on the course, do you ever feel out of synch, with no rhythm and no balance? Do you have a sloppy swing with poor results?

If so, here is a drill that can help you get back in control of your swing. It is called the bucket drill. Put a range bucket between your elbows and forearms and swing the club. Keeping the bucket correctly between your arms can produce many benefits to your swing and golf game. This drillâ&#x20AC;Ś 1. helps with the one piece take-away.

2. keeps the triangle throughout the entire swing with the shoulders, arms, and hands.

3. helps maintain proper distance between the forearms and elbows during the entire swing.

4. prevents the club from crossing the target line at the top of

At address, place the range bucket between the forearms and elbows. Then very lightly hold the bucket. Feel the space between the arms. This space should be maintained throughout the swing.

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5. encourages the body to participate in the downswing by shifting and turning toward the target.

6. helps the player feel the entire swing as a one-unit, completely synched swing and lets your entire body feel that you swing the club back together and swing through together as a single unit.

Look at the photos to get the correct positions for the drill and try the bucket drill. If done properly, you may create a bucket list to start playing more golf and having more fun.

John Nelson is a Hall of Famer in the South Florida PGA and Director of Instruction at the Country Club of Coral Springs. Reach him via www.ccofcs.com.

During the backswing, keep the bucket between the arms as shown in the photo. This position will help with swinging the club parallel to the target line and the feeling of keeping the space between your elbows and forearms correct.

Through impact, feel the body shift and turn toward the target, allowing the club, club face, arms and hands to feel together as a unit.

As shown in the photo, the bucket still remains between the arms with good release or rotation of forearms and hands, resulting in solid and straight shots.

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Monsters in our Midst Bees, Pythons and Lizards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oh, My

By Candice Russell I turned on the TV to watch the local news a few weeks ago and learned about another killer bee infestation at a South Florida home. The Delgaizo familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 70-pound dog Baby Doll had been so severely attacked that it died from the stings.

Homeowner Ted Delgaizo, a responding fireman, and a neighbor using a garden hose also were bitten.

While more and more of these dastardly situations have occurred in recent months, it always seemed to me that they were far away, like in Homestead or on farms in remote areas. But certainly not in the suburbs, where vigilant families regularly use their yards and go in their garages for lawnmowers. The news on TV stopped me cold when it was revealed that the latest bee disaster occurred in Plantation, where I live, and in a neighborhood not too far away.

The feeling of fear that overcame me was almost as bad as learning that a woman down the street had added a python to her menagerie. Since she already had a Weimaraner dog that regularly got out of her yard, ducks and swans that eventually wound up being set free in the canal behind our homes, and more cats and kittens than you could count, I wondered if the python, too, might become neglected and ousted to canal living.

I had horrific visions of pets in backyards being gobbled up by the predatory reptile. But, so far, that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happened.

Then there was the alligator found sunning itself on pilings at the end of the street. This ghastly sight occurred when the bridges leading to our neighborhood were re-built several years ago. And the lie that we, on the street, always believed that the canal water was safe, at least for boating, had to be put to rest.

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Last summer, the local news announced another living thing to worry about - the tegu lizard. This is no Geico gecko,

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cute, fast and harmless. This black-and-white carnivore with a spookily long tongue and sharp claws eats almost anything.

It can grow up to four feet long. Females can lay 35 eggs a year. What sets off a tegu lizard, anyway? Do you really want to find out?

Thanks to the carelessness of people hankering for exotic pets, tegu lizards have been released into the wild, which means theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re capable of making their way to a garden near you.

They can and will have an impact on endangered species.

According to an article in the Miami Herald, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not getting rid of tegu lizards any time soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we first found out about them in 2008, we thought we had a chance to nip their population in the bud,â&#x20AC;? said the National Park Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tony Pernos, co-chair of the Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve changed from eradication mode to containment mode.â&#x20AC;?

We are living in the midst of every-day menaces. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even touched upon ticks that can bedevil house pets, termites that destroy our homes, or mosquitoes that can deliver dengue fever to the unsuspecting person enjoying a sunset three steps from their own back door.

I had an epiphany about these matters during a drive home from Key West, when I noticed how abruptly Alligator Alley morphs into the far western land developments of Broward County. The plain fact is that humans are encroaching upon the swamp called the Everglades. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong here. We are the invaders and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re paying the price for it.

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Wishing Everyone a Wonderful 2014!

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If a Move is in Your plans for this Year, Please give me a call. I would Love the opportunity to meet you & show you what Lisa Flickstein & Berkshire Hathaway can do for you.

Best Wishes, Lisa P.S. Check out below, just a few of the Homes we sold in 2013!

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