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CURTAIN UP! Sept. 25 • Noon - 4:00 PM It’s all playing this season at the Aventura Arts & Culutral Center, and CURTAIN UP! is when the excitement begins. Over 30,000 attended performances last year during the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s inaugural season. Now, you can join the fun as the 2011-2012 season begins with CURTAIN UP, a full day of FREE festivities with live performances, puppeteers, ticket give-aways, food, free gifts and more! CURTAIN UP has something for everyone. For young families, the fun starts with complimentary face painting by Curly Sue and Friends, spectacular puppet shows and story telling time with Family Fun’s Princess Reads-A-Lot. Music lovers will enjoy live performances from a wide range of performers including a Barbara Streisand tribute by artist Carla DelVillaggio, Orchestra Miami’s renowned chamber trio and rising talents of tomorrow from the Aventura Marketing Council’s Young Stars. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida adds fire to their signature ballet style with a sizzling flamenco performance, and laughter is in the air with stand-up comedy from some of today’s top comic talents. “Over 800 people came out for our first Curtain Up! event last year,” notes Steve Clark, General Manager of the Aventura Center. “This year promises to be even bigger and better, as many first year patrons return to try winning free tickets and to secure the best seats for the new season.”
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Florida and I’m usually called upon to drop in on heard about us. were restaurants, sample foods, and write an We opinion. I love doing it and hearing flattered and from readers as to whether they agree or did a great job not. for him. We still Imagine my surprise when the hear from him, Aventura Digest asked me to drop in on and have Jacob’s Classic Market in Hallandale’s shipped some of Gulfstream Village. A market?!!! his favorite I soon learned that Jacob’s was far foods to him more than a market. This visionary food while he was on emporium is an epicurean delight with a s s i g n m e n t . ” homemade wonderments and exotic Resnick is quick foods from Europe and the Mideast not to add that Isaac’s department is well, next time. found elsewhere in South Florida. equally pleased to cater small dinners General manager David Resnick First of all, the shop sparkles with and family events, and can make great joined me. This a man with a reputation of his own as food manager and wine cleanliness and order. The enticing fresh recommendations to fit every budget. fruit and vegetable bins are creatively This month, Jacob’s market is aficianado for kosher restaurants and filled like multi-colored works of art. revving up for the Jewish High Holy markets during the past forty years. “We There’s not a blemish to be seen. Days. Customers are already requesting worked very hard to make Jacob’s Healthy eating is everywhere. catering menus, and Chef Isaac suggests Classic Market Number One in its field,” he says. “We have a multiPackaged nuts and dried fruit greet placing your orders early. you at the door. A wagon of olive So, what did I order on my Jacob’s talented team of dedicated people who choices invites you to fill container adventure? I circled center stage several made this happen, and customers who samples to share with those at home. times. with choices so vast and inviting. love us almost as much as we love Large refrigerated open bins are Well, since I am a fish and veggie lover, I them.” Every product at Jacob’s Classic stocked with fresh soups and packaged settled on the Salmon Bruschetta, ready-to-go foods prepared fresh daily added a veggie couscous and freshly Market, whether fresh or packaged, is in Jacob’s Glatt Kosher kitchens by Chef chopped Israeli salad. As they say in Glatt Kosher and tightly scrutinized by a Isaac. Or, you can choose from a Miami, “Que rico!” Absolutely mashgiach (a rabbi who guarantees that selection of beautifully displayed delilcioso! Or, shifting to Tel Aviv, “Tov everything is according to kashruth (strict kosher dietary law). So, can you steaming hot entrees or cool crisp m’Od!! salads ready to eat in the store’s familyOf course my meal could not end go to a higher authority? style sit-down corner or in a shady spot there. My nose brought me to the onJacob’s Classic Market is very visible just north of the entrance. premises bakery with its array of from Biscayne Boulevard, at the south Chef Isaac advised me that aside freshly-baked breads, cakes, cookies, side of Gulfstream Village, right on the from his daily schedule, creating the bobkas, chocolate-filled cigars and dark Dade/ Broward county line on Biscayne pans of great ready-made food for chocolate covered nuts. Chocoholic that Boulevard/ Federal Highway. Drive by, immediate takeout, Jacob’s has a I am, the nuts won out. but better yet, go in. More than a special crew ready to cater Kosher While standing there, I took mental market, Jacob’s is a great place to grab a weddings, bar mitzvahs, brisses and note of the freshly baked pizza sold by bite, shop, and bring home some the pie or by the slice. Uh-oh….that afternoon delight. Surprise your family. shivahs . “One of our most memorable parties veggie pizza was flirting with me. Oh, They’ll love you for it! was for CNN’s Wolf Blitzer,” said Resnick. For further information, you can check the store’s website at “He was visiting South www.jacobsclassicmarket.com or call the store at 954-456-2099 for pre-holiday hours.
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For five years the Aventura Center has been offering an excellent selection of classes. At a recent open house, enthusiastic students registered for classes, talked with professors and brought their families to see the facility tucked away near Winn Dixie in the Promenade Shopping Center. An extension of Miami Dade College North Campus, the Aventura Center promotes three educational categories: Recreation & Leisure, Professional Workforce Licenses / Certificates, and English and Foreign Languages. Approximately 20 professors, many from the North campus, will be teaching at the satellite campus in 4 brightly painted classrooms. Classes are held mornings, evenings and weekends and all are for non-college credit; although, business certificates are offered. “English language as a second language is one of our most popular classes we offer. Typically, we service 400 to 500 students per semester and being that we are in Miami- Dade County, many of our students are from various countries in South America, the Caribbean and
Europe. We try to offer an interesting selection in child care training, academic tutoring, dance, and will have a computer lab,” said Joe Mojica, program manager, Aventura Center. “Our theme is to bring education to your door. We structure our program for individuals who cannot make it to the North Campus. At our open house we introduce ourselves to the community and make a connection with the local businesses in the area to get engaged,” said Sandra Washington, outreach coordinator. “I teach microbiology at the North Campus but will be teaching French at the Aventura Center. After completing one class, students will be able to learn basic conversational French. This is a very interesting program and interactive. There will be field trips to French restaurants at the mall and supermarkets to identify products in French. I feel great because all of my students are returning,” said Lesly Jean Philippe, MD. Dr. Philippe, born in Haiti, studied in Belgium. He owned two businesses in Paris. His enthusiasm for the language and culture is evident and he is planning
to coordinate a trip to take students to get a taste of Parisian life. “What is great about our programs is the ongoing enrollment with two semesters in one. Our classes run for 6 weeks with the next semester beginning in October. In between, we also offer one and two day business seminars. We are gearing more towards employability skills. This is what is big right now; getting people employed and educating them on how to bring the talents to a new arena,” Washington added. Sonia Hinostroza from North Miami Beach brought her entire family. Originally from Peru, she learned about the Aventura Center from her father who completed a conversational English class. “I am planning on taking the TOEFL class (Test of English as a Foreign Language). I plan to study at Miami Dade College and they require that test to enroll.” In one classroom, an interior designing visual collage display was installed with color schemes, fabrics, furniture and art objects for potential students to get an idea of what is involved in this creative field. In another room, a spokesperson talked
about enrolling in the real estate broker licensing class. Another popular class is digital photography where students will learn about the art of composition and techniques. Try a yoga class and learn how to exercise your mind, body and improve one’s health. Learn to unleash the Chagall in oneself and take the watercolor class to learn painting techniques and get instant results. Get practical in business, improve your chances of getting a job, refine your marketing skills or improve on your conversational English and accent. The center also designs a program at the workplace to meet training needs. There is something for everyone and all ages at the Aventura Center and enrollment is ongoing.
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pecan waffles, almond French toast and The City of Aventura has several nice whole wheat pancakes. restaurants that serve breakfasts and Taking a tour of the kitchen, Harriet where the atmosphere is bustling with Braunstein said, “We are a neighborhood business people and families. place with customers who have been Mo’s Bagels & Deli is a favorite coming to the Bagel Cove since we destination for locals and tourists. This is opened our doors. Most of the staff has an informal dining experience to enjoy great food, schmooze with family or friends and even have a space for holding business meetings. Waitresses bring a sample of small pastries and cake to your table. If you’re in the mood for something more than eggs, try their smoked fish platters served with onions, bagel and cream cheese. Their nova is very fresh. “I sometimes meet my Paul at Aventura Mall boyfriend before we go to work and enjoy their breakfasts. Mo’s is been here from day one with Michael our affordable and the atmosphere reminds chef, Lucky our bagel maker and Wendy me of a New York style deli; the kind that I our manager. The secret to a successful miss since having relocated from the Big business is keeping good employees and Apple,” said Elaine Geller, Aventura. producing a product with the same Mo’s Bagels & Deli, 2780 NE 187 Street, continuity.” Bagel Cove, 19003 Biscayne Aventura, FL. (305) 936-8555. Opens at Blvd, Aventura. (305) 935-4029. 7:00 A.M. Opens at 6:30 A.M. The Original Pancake House is a chain Paul, inside the Aventura Mall, is a cozy place that serves breakfast with a that has a steady following. They serve up French twist. Customers place their order specialty pancakes. If you’re not worried at the counter and take a number and find about watching your calories, this is the a table. A friendly food server will bring place to indulge with items as apple and you a carafe of French roast coffee with Swedish pancakes along with serving your milk or cream. classic buttermilk pancakes. “This is a good restaurant in the city Aventura husband and wife attorneys, May Cain and William Snihur, visit Paul and on Sunday it is pretty crowded so I several times a week. “The food and would recommend trying it during the service is very good and they have an week. The breakfast burrito and Huevos outdoor patio area. This is what I would Rancheros are flavorful,” said Matt Ingres. call a European-style café,” said Snihur. Original Pancake House, 21215 Biscayne “They have unique foods; I am trying the Blvd. Aventura. (305) 933-1966. Opens at potato pancake with smoked salmon on 7:00 A.M. top. Their toasties are delicious with Rendez-Vous Bakery & Bistro offers a cheese and can be ordered for breakfast,” sidewalk café near the Office Depot. Cain added. Paul Aventura, 19575 They cater to an international crowd. Biscayne Blvd. Aventura. (305) 682-8012. This reminds me of a Parisian Cafe as the Opens at 8:30 A.M. menu features items as crepes with a Harriet & Bob’s Bagel Cove is choice of seafood, Florentine, or fresh celebrating their 23rd anniversary in the sautéed vegetables. The Rendez-Vouz same location. The restaurant boasts breakfast comes with scrambled eggs with hand rolled bagels that are thick and not Swiss cheese, fresh baked croissant with skimpy. At the deli a colorful display of tomato slices and your choice of bacon or cookies and cakes greets you. Not only do sausage. 17851 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, they serve the traditional breakfast of two FL (305) 936-1440. Opens at 8:00 A.M. eggs, with a choice of potatoes, grits, As you already might know the adage, oatmeal or tomato, bagel and coffee, but ‘breakfast is the most important meal of they have delicious smoked white fish the day’ and any one of these restaurants platters, nova lox and pickled herring. will give residents and tourists a taste of They offer several new breakfast menu Aventura and what makes this city a items; such as, corn flakes French toast, standout for international appeal.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you would like to submit an announcement for our Community Calendar in the paper – or online, where you are guaranteed placement weekly, please send it to: Catherine Hiles, Community Calendar Editor, 305 N.W. 10th Terrace, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009; Fax: 954 458-0765 or via e-mail to: AVENTURADIGEST@hotmail.com. For a complete listing of all Community Calendar items, please check our website at: www.southfloridasuntimes.com. • Fox’s Annual Fall Party: On Saturday September 17th Fox’s will be hosting their annual Annual Fall party. Fall for fashion at Fox’s with designer off-price apparel and accessories they are your first stop to look fashionable this fall. Doors open at 10 a.m. Check out the latest at foxs.com or give them a call at the Aventura location 305-932-6803. • Join us for Torah Study Monday & Thursday evenings, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (no charge) with Rabbi Goldsmith at Temple Shuva Israel, which is located at the Publix Shopping Center, next to the HSBC Bank, for more information, call: (305) 933-1177. • South Florida’s Single Network: Dances are held every weekend at popular locations throughout the tri-county areas. Includes buffets and live bands. No membership fees. Call the 24 hour partyline for the next event: (305) 9324192. • Free English Classes (ESOL) for all levels is offered. Monday through Friday. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Marian Towers 17505 North Bay Road. Sunny Isles Beach, call: (305) 891-6590 for more information. • Baby Boomers and seniors free networking web-site – Interactive, good jokes, helpful health recipes, forums, profiles, www.genkvetch.com. Everyone welcome. For more information, call: (305) 865-7336.
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• Prostate Cancer Free Support group: Meets the fourth Sunday of every month at Biscayne Medical Arts Plaza, 21110 Biscayne Boulevard, Ground Floor, Aventura. The Biscayne Medical Arts Plaza is located directly across from the Best Buy store on Biscayne Boulevard on 211th Street. Parking is FREE in front of the building. Tasty treats and fresh coffee are provided. Guests and spouses are always welcome. • The Aventura/North Miami Beach Lions Club meets every Tuesday at 12 noon at: “Brio Restaurant in Hallandale Beach Village at Gulfstream Park, 600 Silk Run, Suite 1205, Hallandale Beach, 33009. Join us for food, fun, friendship and service to others. For information, please call Carmen Gomez at: (954) 850-1407. • Aventura Hospital Volunteer Program Opportunities. If you are a Teen or Senior looking for a challenging volunteer position we have many to offer. Patient Escort, Surgical Waiting Room, Volunteer and H2U office, Patient newspaper delivery and Patient Comfort. Our summer teen program is currently accepting applications and we are always looking for interested Seniors. Please contact Judy Newell, Director of Volunteer Services for additional information and an application at: (305) 682-7395 . • Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists of North Miami (NON-BELIEVERS, Atheists, Agnostics & Humanists) – http:// www.meetup.com/FLASH-Miami-north. Come on out and meet your like-minded neighbors every Thursday at 7 p.m. Meet at: Jumbo Buffet (only $11.00 all you can eat). Lots of good Chinese food along with stimulating conversation. Jumbo Buffet (in Keystone Plaza) 13699 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami. Call Julia at: (305) 652-6800.
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City News CURTAIN UP Continued From PAGE 1 In fact, many upcoming shows will be on pre-sale at CURTAIN UP, allowing attendees to purchase the best seats in the house while they are already on site. During the first year, audiences attended over 160 performances. Presentations included everything from Broadway legend Patti LuPone, to concerts, comedy fare, family fun shows for pre-schoolers and a four-part foreign film series. The 2011-2012 season is packed with an even broader range of programming. On November 4th star of Wicked and Saturday Night Live Ana Gasteyer headlines the second season launch weekend, which coincides with Aventura’s annual Founder’s Day event. The next night, November 5, features a blast from the past concert with Stayin’ Alive: Reflections of the Bee Gees. Also coming this year is the acclaimed Second City comedy troupe, as well as two of “Last Comic Standing’s” top
names, Michele Balan and Cory Kahaney. Emmy Award winner Lucie Arnaz charms audiences in her musical revue, and the delightful Tony-winning production of Say Goodnight Gracie brings the beloved George Burns and Gracie Allen to life again. Jazz standards from the sultry Connie James are on the bill, we encourage the public to keep checking e-calendar announcements.” It’s all playing this season at the while favorites from the Great American the AventuraCenter.org web-site to stay Songbook are featured in the four-part current with a complete calendar of AVENTURA CENTER, and CURTAIN UP! Melodies and Memories series. Pop, Doo- offerings, and to sign up for our bi-weekly is when the excitement begins. Wop and a full array of classical music and dance programs round [ IF YOU GO ] Curtain Up! out a schedule that also includes Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Sunday, Sept. 25 • Noon - 4:00 PM the four-part Family Fun series, Free and open to the public, family event and foreign film selections hosted by film expert Shelly Isaacs. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 NE 188th Street in Aventura. “We continue to add new For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 954-462-0222 or visit performances every week,” notes www.AventuraCenter.org. manager Steve Clark. “Therefore,
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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is excited to announce the donation of more than 300 books generously provided by Commissioner Billy Joel and wife Sandra of Aventura. When Sandra Joel brought home a new iPad, her 4 books a week habit had been shelved. Sandra, whose collection boasted a wide range of genres from romance to mystery, realized she no longer needed her hard and soft covered books. She decided the charitable thing to do that would make any librarian jump for joy and that was to donate her home library to a noteworthy cause. The books are primarily for hospital patients who request one to read during a stay.
Senior volunteers keep track of the book collection. This sizable donation will enhance and refurbish the collection. As a hospital board member, Joel said, “My wife and I discussed donating the books to Aventura Hospital, and it seemed like a perfect solution. Our goal with this donation is to help patients have a better experience at the hospital. If we can make one patient’s stay more pleasurable by providing the escape a book can offer, it’s worth it.” The Joel’s generosity is perhaps the largest book donation made by one family. Volunteers at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center received the boxes of books, sorted them by genre, put them on shelves and deliver the
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Sandra and Billy Joel Fund. A portion of the Joel’s books will be sold during the annual Hope Fund sale this fall. Hospital employees will be able to purchase books during the sale, read them and re-donate them to the literary collection. HCA funds are raised through hospital employee payroll deductions and personal donations. It is basically a fund for the employees and operated by the employees. To date, the Hope Fund has helped more than 9,000 families in need and
distributed $9.7 million in aid, with more than $1.8 million raised by employees. Families that have benefited from the Hope Fund aid include victims of natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, the earthquake in Haiti, people with disabilities, and victims of various other medical or economic hardships. About Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is a 407 acute care medical/
surgery facility providing award-winning inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, medical and surgical services to the communities of Northeast Miami-Dade and Southeast Broward counties since 1965. Staffed by more than 700 physicians representing over 50 specialties and 1,300 employees, the hospital meets the healthcare needs of its neighboring communities through continuous program enhancement and service excellence.
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Teacher Planning Day Programs When school is out the adventures begin! The City of Aventura offers fun filled days of activities for children ages 5-14 at the Aventura Community Recreation Center. Spend the day playing games, making crafts, participating in special events and more! Teacher Planning Days begin at 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Fees include all activities, supplies and lunch. Resident fee is $43 and non- resident fee is $52. Friday, October 28, 2011 – Monster Mash
Come join us for a day of monsterific fun! Campers will participate in monster mania games, create Frankenstein cooler decor, participate in a mummy wrap contest and have a boo-tastic time at the monster mash bash. Register now at the Aventura Community Recreation Center located at 3375 NE 188th Street. You can also register online at www.cityofaventura. com. For more information about Teacher Planning Days, please call 305-4663883.
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“TEEN SCENE” Calling all Aventura middle school students! The City of Aventura presents a brand new program for teens, ages 12 – 15. The “Teen Scene” kicks off with a Pizza Party and Video Game Tournament on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 6 PM at the Aventura Community Recreation Center. Activities for every Wednesday in September will be offered. All Teen Scene programs start at 6 PM and will run for two hours till 8 PM. All participants can register online at: www.cityofaventura.com or in person at the Community Recreation Center. • September 7th – Pizza Party Kickoff • September 14th – Minute to Win it Challenge • September 21st – Team Competition Night • September 28th – DJ Dance Party & Games For more information and details visit: www.cityofaventura.com or call: 305-466-3883.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Many Scorpios have been anxious to see a career victory, but your hunt for a new position may have seemed like you had to take two steps forward and one step back continually. It was hard to make progress! If you’ve been frustrated about not finding the right position or not being able to get a promotion, you will be happy to hear that the tide is about to change. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Have you been hoping for a new, top position but wondering when you’d have your best opportunity to win it? Your time has come, dear Sagittarius. The new moon that occurred on August 28 was one of the sweetest of the year, for it formed a brilliant, shining triangle in the heavens linking the Sun, new moon and Venus, all in Virgo at one point of the triangle, to your ruler, lucky Jupiter. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) As the month begins, the universe will be strongly on your side. The new moon that appeared on August 28 will act like a little godmother, granting you almost every wish during the first half of the month. Rarely have you had cosmic support on this massive level, so at the start of September, until September 10, you are likely to be quite pleased. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Do you have a big plan that requires funding, dear Aquarius? What a wonderful outlook you
have at the start of September for finding the money you need. You may start a business, find a way to go to graduate school, or buy a house. Bankers, financial aid officers, venture capitalists and similar money types will want to help you and you may be amazed to see that they are ready to lay down the red carpet to get you the funding you need. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) Life can be ironic. Since 2007, Pisces have gone through very difficult challenges - the hardest of any sign. While Virgos had Saturn on their Sun, Pisces had Saturn opposed to their Sun, which I feel is the more difficult of the two. When you have Saturn ON your Sun, like the Virgos did (and the Libras have now), most of the time you choose the new responsibilities.
Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19) After a month of very slow progress, September will please you. Mercury is no longer retrograde and therefore no longer causing delays. In addition, you will also like the fact that a bright and very beautiful new moon, filled with joyous aspects, just appeared a few days prior to the start of September, on August 28. That new moon will still work to energize your sixth house of worka-day assignments. Taurus (Apr. 20- May 20) Your love life is about to become very sweet for you, dear Taurus, for Cupid will be out and about with his little fleet of angels, determined to send new love to you very soon. The gorgeous new moon that
arrived only days before the start of September, on August 28, will still be quite strong and bring near-miraculous news. The universe wants you to experience love and happiness and finally - it took a while - all the conditions are absolutely right for you to find love. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) September is a study in contrasts. It is almost as if September were two different months, with the sunny phase coming in the first 23 days and then, as you get deeper into the second half, most noticeably after September 24, gale force winds will show up and keep blowing through October. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Pack your bags, dear Cancer, for opportunities to travel will be too exciting to miss. If you go for fun, you’ll find your trips highly romantic and among the journeys you take for business, those will be very profitable. The new moon that appeared just a few days prior to September, on August 28, will be strong and in full swing in early September, giving you every chance to experience a new setting. Leo (July 23- Aug. 22) The beginning of September will be quiet, but that news will likely be a relief to hear because you’ll have time to get organized for the new season. Mars will be in Cancer as you enter September, lighting your twelfth house of behind the scenes activities. Because the twelfth house also rules endings, it’s time to quietly finish up loose ends.
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days and lost productivity. Bringing awareness to this issue, Christian D. González, MD, FIPP, who serves as the Clinical Director of Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management at the Advanced Neuro Spine Institute (ANSI), launched an educational campaign to address the issue in South Florida. “With millions of Americans living with chronic pain, we certainly feel that it is vital that the general public obtains a better understanding of what it means to live with chronic pain and how best to address and manage this debilitating condition,” explains Dr. Gonzalez. “At ANSI, we offer a
comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to manage pain.” The disturbing statistics were recently published in an Institute Of Medicine report “Relieving Pain in America”. The report found that undertreated pain drives up the overall cost of healthcare. It extends lengths of stay in hospitals, increases emergency room visits, and leads to unplanned clinic visits. The cost of pain not only includes direct costs associated with doctor’s visits, diagnostics, and medication, but also includes indirect costs such as lost wages and lost productivity, of both the person with pain and their caregivers. Dr. González has long been a leading advocate of educating both the general public and health care professionals on the issues surrounding chronic pain. At ANSI, Dr. González provides innovative, multidisciplinary pain management options to patients who suffer from spine, joint and nerve conditions. He also
specializes in hard-to-treat conditions including facial (trigeminal) pain, hyperhidrosis, spasticity disorders, chronic back pain and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Gonzalez is a board certified, Harvard Medical School and fellowship trained anesthesiologist and pain management physician. He is a faculty member of The American Academy of Pain Management, sits on the Educational Board as well as Policy and Advocacy committee, and is a presenter on Advance Interventional Pain Techniques at their 22nd Annual Clinical Meeting.
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Is coffee better for you than you think? For many Americans, coffee is a daily habit, even an addiction. For others, it is a guilty pleasure. But some new research suggests that coffee often gets a bad rap, and that coffee drinkers have no need to be ashamed. “Coffee has been blamed for everything from indigestion to cancer,” says Dr. Roseane M. Santos, coauthor of “An Unashamed Defense of Coffee: 101 Reasons to Drink Coffee Without Guilt.” “But almost everything people think about coffee is wrong. It’s actually one of the healthiest beverages we can consume.” Santos is a professor at South University’s school of pharmacy in Savannah, Ga., where she runs a research team focused on coffee and health. And while many health experts now advise drinking a glass of red wine each day, Santos would recommend drinking coffee as well. Santos is certainly not alone in thinking that coffee can be healthy. But some health experts have been slow to warm up to its beneficial effects. Why don’t more experts recommend coffee? It probably stems from the fact that for decades, people have focused on one component of coffee - caffeine. But coffee is much more than a steaming cup of get-up-andgo. It contains important minerals such as potassium,
iron and zinc, and an abundance of natural antioxidants known as chlorogenic acids. “The age- and cancer-fighting qualities of antioxidants are well known to the health-conscious,” explains Santos. “But what is less well known, and what the American Heart Association recommends, is the importance of getting antioxidants from natural sources: fruits, vegetables and coffee. The coffee bean is, after all, a fruit.” Much like the health benefits of red wine have been separated from the detrimental effects of excessive alcohol, coffee and caffeine are beginning to be understood independent of one another. The truth is that adults will not see any negative effects from caffeine and will get all the healthy benefits of coffee - as long as they limit their intake to three to four cups of regular coffee per day. Adults are not the only ones who are drinking coffee, Santos says. “In Brazil, my native country, the health ministry recommends coffee with milk for school children’s breakfasts, since it improves memory and attention skills.” Santos does raise one warning to those who would
turn to coffee as a health drink. The blacker your ground coffee is, the less healthy it is. The reason is that when coffee is roasted for too long, there is not much left but caffeine. Most of the nutrients have been chemically altered by the roasting process. As for indigestion, “There is no evidence that coffee causes gastric problems,” says Santos, citing a 2006 study by Stanford University researchers Kaltenbach, Crockett and Gerson. “Some people may be intolerant of coffee or caffeine, just as some people are intolerant of hot pepper sauce or dairy products. But daily coffee intake cannot be considered responsible for the onset of gastric ulcers or gastritis in healthy people.” And cancer? There was a scare in the early 1980s when a study initially tied coffee to a higher risk of pancreatic cancer. But follow-up research determined that smoking, not coffee, was the real cause. So grab that cup of coffee and sip to your health. There’s no need to be ashamed anymore.
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steam tables, heating lamps, ice making machines and more. The facility has a 24-hour emergency response system with nurse call devices located at each bed and in each bathroom. The building has an integrated fire protection system to include fire sprinklers and early warning features, monitored 24 hours each day by a central moni-toring station. The individual suites are com-pletely furnished, including television and telephone. The bathrooms are all substantially in compliance with ADA and feature the latest in design for “roll-in” showers. At Azalea Gardens, it doesn’t take long for you to feel like you are at a resort. Our residents are surrounded by those who truly care. Living here becomes so much more than simply
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A new perspective on thinning hair and how to treat it (ARA) - As many as three out of four people in the U.S. experience thinning hair. There is a common misconception that thinning hair refers to balding, but not to hair shedding, breakage and limplooking strands, regardless of gender. Leading dermatologist Dr. Valerie Callender and Nioxin Stylist Design Team member Danielle Caputo share their expert tips to keep your crowning glory in full effect. • Gain awareness: It’s perfectly normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day. But if you feel like you’re losing more, it’s important to acknowledge the issue. Take note of how much you’re losing and pay attention to your daily routine as you think about the potential causes. • Consult a dermatologist: Whether it’s an unhealthy scalp environment, or a skin disorder, diagnosis is the first step toward treatment. “The solution may be as simple as changing your diet or hair care routine,” Callender says. • Visit your stylist or salon: Stylists are around hair all day and can help advise on what products to use. “If your hair is
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Fun ways to keep your kids active and energized (ARA) - When you’re a kid, a day packed with activity usually means lots of fun. For parents, finding different ways to keep your kids enriched and energized is the key to ensuring that their days are wholesome and enjoyable. As your children head back to school and into the fall season, there’s no shortage of activities to keep them occupied. Here are a few tips to help keep the fun going when your schedules are full: • Keep play simple. Take breaks to let your children play outside. Remember the fun you had at the neighborhood park, simply going down the slide over and over or even just running around and playing tag? Even in today’s technology-filled world, there’s still nothing that beats good old-fashioned outdoor play time. You might find it especially fun to teach your kids some simple games, like “Kick
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Making your first home purchase dream a reality (ARA) - Buying a home is more than numbers, dollars and cents. The pride of owning your own home is an incredible feeling, providing a place for you and your family to come together and build memories. For many, getting through the process of buying a home can be daunting, if not downright frightening. Talk to anyone considering buying a home for the first time, and many will say the same thing: “There’s so much information I don’t know where to start or where to turn for answers. It’s overwhelming.” With all the potential pitfalls out there, it’s key to arm yourself with the right tools to help you navigate the intricacies of the home buying
process. Getting the right information and help along the way will make this milestone purchase easier and hasslefree. Knowledge is power While partnering with a real estate agent and knowledgeable mortgage lender will go a long way towards home buying success, empowering yourself is also important. You are not alone, but you’re also your own best advocate. Learn about the neighborhoods where you might want to live, and think about your day-to-day lifestyle when deciding what area - and type of home - is right for you. Take a home buyer education course - they’re often free and
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(ARA) - If you’ve paid attention to any news media over the past few years, you know that the housing market has dropped off. For a homebuyer, that means a wider world of options and opportunities. However, it’s vitally important to make smart decisions - as the markets have shown. Before you purchase a home, take these tips into consideration. • Pay down your debt. Before you even apply for a mortgage, it’s important that you reduce your debt load. The smaller it is, the better for your debt-toincome ratio, which lenders use to determine how much they’ll allow you to borrow. • Check up on your credit. Having good credit is another essential element in smart home buying - it can affect how lenders view you, and the terms of your mortgage. The better shape your credit is in, the better your potential to get the mortgage
Your lender’s commitment to you shouldn’t end with the closing of your loan.” Some things to consider when selecting a mortgage lender: Will I be supported from application to closing and beyond? Are there application fees? How quickly will I have a decision on my application? What type of mortgage should I choose? Does my mortgage provider service their own loans, or can they be sold to another institution later? Does my mortgage provider have a strong customer service focus, so I can ensure my needs are being met? The answers to these questions will help you forge the right partnership with the right mortgage lender. There’s nothing to fear about buying your first home if you’re an educated consumer who finds the right real estate and mortgage team to help you make your dreams come true. So get out there and find your dream home!
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COURTYARD AT THE POINT for RENT Magnificent and spacious 3/3.5 plus family room in Townhome in the luxurious Point, marble floors in social areas & Berber carpet in Bedrooms, 2 car garage & extra space for guests/pool overlooking Intracoastal.............................................................................$5,100
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$150,000 AVENTURA PENDING $165,000 Southview 2nd Fl, 3/2 ........................................Nego. HALLANDALE BEACH Chelsea Bayview 3rd fl, 2/2 Intra view..............................$159K Parker Plaza 14th fl, 2/2 Ocean view................................$329K Taromina 3rd fl,1/1 Ocean view.........................................$109K PENDING Taromina PH,1/1 Ocean view...........................................$139K Sable Palm Villas 2/2 Garden vu REDUCED....................$169K HOLLYWOOD SOLD Sea Air Twrs 14th fl, 2/2 direct Ocean..........................$339,600 Sea Air Towers 10th fl, 2/2, direct Ocean..........................$325K LAUDERDALE LAKES Cypress Chase 3rd Fl, 2/2..............................................$29,900 Cypress Chase 3rd Fl, 1/1..............................................$24,900
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CHARMING 1/1 & 2/1 Wood floors, minutes to Downtown Hollywood. $750-$800 per month. included water. 2030 Fillmore Street. (754) 244-3948
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LARGE CHARMING - 1/1 Tile floors, large closet & small terrace, small building, W/D, on premises, $750 per month. 2641 Polk Street, apartment 2. (754) 244-3948
2 BEAUTY SALONS REDUCED FOR FAST SALE $29,900 & $99,900 Can be sold together or separately. HALLANDALE Very Busy!! Prime Locations!! Citadel Rlty, LLC Jeff Pearl (305) 944-3050 SITUATION WANTED
ADULT CARE Sick or elderly, 20 years experience. Good references, with car. Honest, reliable & trustworthy. (786) 443-7409 SITUATION WANTED
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STILL LOOKING FOR THAT DREAM HOME? With More Than Thirty Years Of Real Estate Experience We Can Help! Great Price Unfurn. Updated 2/2 With Ocean View $249,900. Buyer Credit For New Carpet or Tile.
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APARTMENT FOR SALE
AVENTURA WILLIAMS ISLAND 2800 Building. Fully furnished, 2/2, $299K, negotiable, centrally located. (917) 535-0213 POINT EAST S414 2/2, corner wrap, water view, on lake, 55+, $137,900. L102 1/1.5, lots of closets, nice water view, $69,900. E201 1/1, corner, lanai unit, nice water view, lots of closets. B110 1/1, udated opened kitchen & bath. all tile floors, $78,900. Keyes Co. Barbara Pellegrino (786) 554-4505
We Specialize In Waterfront Properties 1 And 2 Bedrooms For Rent & Sale Reasonably Priced To Fit Your Needs. Service Is Our Business! Call For Appointment (954) 404-7394 • Direct (954) 663-1333 We are centrally located at 3505 S. Ocean Dr., Hwd., FL 33019
768 Arthur Godfrey Road | (305) 428-2268
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL SONESTA for SALE Beautiful 1/1, fully furnished plus gorgeous Studio/1 Bath, fully furnished. Great source of income, Ocean & City views, 9th floor..............................................................................$680,000
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Beautiful & Spaciuos 3/3, Marble flrs Thru-out, 3rd Floor.........$3,100 SEPTEMBER • AVENTURA DIGEST • PG 22
DUO CONDOMINIUM WEST TOWER For RENT Beautiful & Spacious 2/2.5, Penthouse, Golf And City Views, Great Location, Luxurious Amenities.................................................$2,500
DUO CONDOMINIUM WEST TOWER For RENT Spacious And Highly Upgraded 2/2, Ocean, Intracoastal & Golf Course Views, Wood Floors Throughout, 15th Floor.............................$2,000
OCEAN III CONDOMINIUM for RENT Luxurious & Beautiful 2/2, Ocean and Intracoastal views, marble floors throughout, 22nd floor...................................................$2,975
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Opposite Diplomat Golf & Country Club. Some units will be facing the new H’dale Beach City Marina coming soon. Spacious 1/1.5, high floor overlooking golf course, $105K. 2/2’s with split floor plan, canal & water views on hi fls. Large balcs, gym, 2 pools, lots of amens. Starting at $149K ELDORADO PLAZA - 2/2, corner unit, $130K
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Residential For Sale • Mystic Pointe T 100: 2/2, East Ocean Views, $358,000. • Mp100: 1/1 Great Unit, Great View. Super Priced At $215k • Harbor Towers: Lanai, 1 Convertible, Great Patio, View, 390K One-Of-A-Kind. • Waterview: #737 Gorgeous, Incredible Views, Spacious And Ready For New Owner... • Waterview: #532 2/2 great view $175K • Waterview: #1111 Great Views $235K Fantastic
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• Waterview: 2/3 redone great views $349K #747 Fantastic
• Miramar: 2/2, like new. Only $140K Short Sale
• Waterview: #545 Beautiful $195K Short sale, $$$ Views
• Building: 12 Units - 10% CAP North Miami $1.8 M
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