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Around the Point is a column that includes news items relevant to the residents of LHP. We reserve the right to reject material that may not be in the best interest of the community.

FIREMAN OF THE YEAR!

NEW PILATES STUDIO

Lighthouse Point Fire Department Lieutenant Pat Jones has been recognized as the Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters “Firefighter of the Year.” Lieutenant Jones, age 53, has been with the LHP Fire Department for 35 years. “Pat is a consumate professional and has spect a lifetime capably serving the citizens of Lighthouse Point,” said LHP Assistant Fire Chief Lieutenant Pat Jones David Raines. “It is a tremendous honor to be formally recognized by so many of your peers. I know he is very humbled by it.”

Wellness & Motion is the new Pilates Studio in your neighborhood. Operating since June, it boasts already an impressive list of local clientèle. Featuring classical Pilates and Power Plate and headed by Annie Niro-Naar originally from Paris and 20 years in the US, Annie has brought a little humanity to formal fitness studios, with a personal touch and highly skilled professional staff. "By reducing class sizes," stated Annie, "placing each set of Annie Niro-Naar equipment in individual room and adding a touch of Provence to the decor, we aimed to create an intimate, private and informal ambiance, where people in search of mind and body fitness can thrive." Wellness & Motion Pilates Studio is located at 1800 N. Federal Hwy. Ste. 205 in Pompano. Call 954-781-9527

NEW CITIZEN! The Lighthouse Point Public Works Department employees celebrated one of their own becoming a U.S. Citizen. Abel Lopez happily became a U.S. citizen on September 12, 2008. He hails from Honduras, and has worked for the City of Lighthouse Point for the past 5 years. Abel spent his lunch breaks during the past summer months studying for his citizenship exam. His coworkers quizzed him and got a US history lesson at the same time. To welcome Abel, and celebrate his success, the Public Works Department employees threw him an All-American barbecue. Congratulations Abel!

K aitlyn Smith Enters Teen Pa geant Kaitlyn Smith, age 16, daughter of Mr & Mrs Randy Smith, has been selected to represent Florida at the 2008 Miss American Junior Teen Pageant, placing in the top 5 in the talent competition. As the Florida Junior Teen, Kaitlyn will attend the National pageant at Disney World during Thanksgiving week. We wish her the best of luck in her endeavors! Kaitlyn Smith and Mayor Fred Schorr

THE GARDEN CLUB OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT guest speaker will be Dr. Kimberly Moore, University of Florida Environmental Division on Home Irrigation and Water Use on November 20th at St. Paul’s Education Hall, 2700 NE 36 Street in LHP. Doors open at 11 am. There also will be an "Horticulture Tip and Plant Clinic". For more information, visit our website at: www.gardencentral.org/florida/mylhpclub In Addition: “FUN WITH FLOWERS” Make your own floral design! on Saturday, November 22 at St. Paul’s Education Hall, 10:30am - 2:00 PM. COST $15.00 PER PERSON, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. 954.942-4957 www.lhpmag.com

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features 10 Sullivan’s Trip to China

19 LHP Wins

Habitat Status

30 Dunn’s Run 36 Casey’s Celtic Adventure

40 Restaurant Review

NOVEMBER QUOTE "If at first you don't succeed... So much for skydiving." - Henny Youngman.

From the Editor For My Next Act ... My sanity has come into question more times than I’d like to admit, but was I watching the presidential campaign or was it Looney Tunes? Did someone spike my drink, or was I hallucinating? Honestly, I don’t mean to be disrespectful, but there was our entire nation, precariously teetering on a precipice of complete financial disaster, and there I was... listening to two men who were drawing at straws, telling me and the world that they would be the best choice to take us out of the muck and mire, fire and ashes, war and terror, and impending apocalypse that the Bush administration blowhards have been so kind as to endow upon us, and that shall unquestionably lead to neverending disastrous consequences affecting generations to come. “Transparency?” Did I hear someone say ...TRANSPARENCY? “Accountability?” Did I hear someone say ... ACCOUNTABILITY? “700 billion dollars?” Did some-

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one ask us for 700 BILLION DOLLARS? Why not pick my pockets? Why not get it over with and take my lungs my heart and my mind? Pigs and lipstick not withstanding, I send my apologies to Porky Pig for any remarks during the campaign that may have tainted his sterling reputation and only hope his famous “That’s all folks” means nothing more than an end to the calamitous events of the past two years, and not the end of America as we have known it; the finest country in the world! By the time this November issue is delivered, I sincerely hope that both Democrats and Republicans, by some small miracle, have had the time to gain enough knowledge and vision about the candidates to be able to make the correct choice in the most critical presidential election in our nation’s history.

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contents contents Al’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Around the Point . . . . . . . . . . . 5 As I Was Saying . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Beauty Spot of the Mont h . . . . . . . . 26 Berkel and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cantankerously Yours . . . . . . . . . . 56 Commissioners’ Report . . . . . . . . . . 72 Cookin’ with the Community. . . . . . 7 3 Cover story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Editoria l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Garden Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Green Harriet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Butterfly Lady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Healthy Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hot Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 I Love My Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Library News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Merchant of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 74 Mortgage News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 On Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Out & About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Sheriff Lamberti Reports . . . . . . . . . 64 Strange, But Tru e . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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VISITING THE DRAGON fect. In so doing, they have micro-managed every( Part 1 of a 2-part series) thing from the singer at Forget everything you thought you knew about China. the Opening Ceremony to Having visited there 20 years ago, almost to the day, the China the smiles for the cab drivof 2008 that I recently re-visited is far different from the China ers. While we did not of 1988. From a purely "tourist's standpoint," the China of today know much of this at the stands squarely in the center of the intersection of market econ- time, the fact that it has omy capitalism and communist ideology. They buy, sell, copy come forward now is not and market everything while still holding fast to the "Big Brother surprising. They are all is watching you" communist form of government. That being proud of their country and said, it seems, at least currently, to be a well-blended atmos- the Olympic spectacle phere. While readily accepting the odd and even driving days that allows it to be seen by Olympic Sign (due to extreme pollution), and flooding of their homes for the so many. Gone are the teeming seas of bicycles. They have been Three Gorges Dam Project, they unabashedly sell "Rolex" watch- replaced by speeding taxis, cars and buses. Since driving is relaes and "Gucci" handbags on the tively new, the drivers are inexperienced and often have one shaking his head at some of the antics. The pajama style clothing streets. Our group was a good one. of Mao is gone. It is now virtually the same as in any western We were about 30 from all city such as Dallas, New York or Chicago. Cell phones are everywalks of life and all parts of the where, and the abundance of KFCs (the largest in the world is country. We had physicians, only a few blocks from the Forbidden City in Beijing), teachers, even a judge. All were MacDonald's and Wal-Marts is staggering. When we asked if Smokestacks well traveled, fun loving and the Chinese liked this "fast food," we were told that some of adventuresome. We traveled via them liked the convenience, occasionally, but if demographics bus, taxi, ship and air and all managed to retain our senses of prove anything, the Chinese children are heading in the same humor throughout the 12 days of being together. Our hotels direction as ours! Young and old alike, however, seem to remain were 5 star and beautiful; located in parts of the city that in tune with regional favorites. This is evidenced by the food allowed us to observe the people in their everyday lives. We courts in some of their malls which have all the culinary flavors watched Tai Chi groups and dancing parties (complete with of their homeland. The food! Everyone always wants to know about the food! boom boxes) in the squares early in the morning and the hawkers crowding the buses in the afternoons and evenings. "Fans, 20 years ago it was very much different from the food we experienced this trip. This time one dollar, hats one dollar.” we enjoyed a more typical: The American dollar was choose one from column A readily accepted; often even and two from column B preferred. sort of cuisine. It was all With the "one child per served "family style" from a family" rule in the Han, the large glass lazy Susan in largest in number of the 56 the center of the table and ethnic groups (earthquake it was for the most part all victims excepted), we found good. There existed the it interesting that we saw regional culinary differvery few pregnant women. ences but they were subtle Culturally, they do not freand varied. From the spicy quently go out into public Sichuan of the western while pregnant but we began provinces to the sweeter, to count the ones we saw. milder Cantonese of the Over the 2-week period we south, we ate them all, counted a total of 4. Chongching City enjoyed most, and rarely The 8-08-08 date for the Olympics is especially important since the number 8 is a very questioned, “What do you suppose that is!?" It is doubtful that lucky number for the Chinese. There are few governments that we encountered the fabled sea slug, chicken feet or pigeon wings could withstand the scrutiny that the Chinese have endured we had heard about, nor did we see any sign of a fortune cookie! during these Olympic Games and they are determined to be per-

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THE SULLIVAN’S TRIP TO CHINA We watched in one restaurant as noodle dough was kneaded, flung in the air, slammed to the table, cut and placed into the broth. The staples, aside from rice of course, seemed to be fish and chicken. There was pork as well and all restaurants were very careful to note which dishes contained pork, probably for the Muslim and Hebrew visitors. Breakfasts at our hotels were huge buffets featuring everything imaginable from dumplings, noodle soup and sushi to American cereals, fruit, eggs and pastries. With all the preliminary discussion of dog on the menus, we also counted the number of those that we saw. Outside of the major metropolitan area of Beijing, where we did see them openly walked, we counted only 4 of them. Most were strays scurrying around the streets of the smaller villages and did not Dragon boat appear to be pets. The only pets that are allowed are limited to no more than 14 inches high! The Chinese working in the tourist industry have all taken English names since their Chinese names are hard to wrap your tongue around. We met a waitress named Shining, a guide named Simon, a bus driver, Joe and a housekeeper on the ship named Cinderella. They were mostly young, very well educated, attractive and devoted to their families. Many had visited the United States, enjoyed those visits but were totally committed to their homeland and its principles. One gets the distinct impression that they had all been chosen as carefully as those for the Olympics. Our guides were careful when answering "sensitive" questions in public areas often asking that we bring it up on the bus! People on the streets were fascinated with us. They were warm, friendly and filled with national pride. Children were pushed forward by parents and grandparents to be photographed with us. They would circle your waist, flash the old 60's peace sign and smile broadly. We joked that each time we raised our cameras to take a photo, there were several pointing back at us. We each figure that Summer Palace we are in the photo albums of at least 100 Chinese families! The young are eager to practice their English. They approach with, "Hello, how are you? Where are you from?” Then they giggle, hands over their

mouths and smile…always smile! The security was obvious everywhere with everyone coming into Tiananmen Square or Forbidden City, subject to an airport type X-ray search of bags, backpacks and purses. One of our group members was stopped (a 76 year old widow from upstate New York) and detained for allegedly carrying a knife. It took her a full 10 minutes to Judy Sullivan unpack everything she was carrying to disprove this. Our bus was allowed only a "drive by" at the Bird's Nest. We could not stop, only slow down, so our pictures show it from a distance of 2 blocks with reflections of the bus window! Although over 30 percent of the Chinese over 16 say they are religious, the Chinese as a whole are not a religious people, but are very superstitious. Numbers and combinations of numbers are considered lucky or unlucky. Fengshui or the philosophy of living in harmony with the enviPeking Opera ronment is present everywhere. Their everyday lives are driven by a desire for peace, prosperity and longevity. Family members are sent to the afterlife by burning facsimiles of paper money (in denominations of at least one hundred million RBI!), automobiles, homes and even credit cards at funerals to insure that their after life will be as good as or better than their first one. Most households contain 2 and sometimes 3 generations under the same roof. Weddings now are either western, traditional or a combination of the two. We observed a reception at a large hotel, the bride dressed in a typical long white dress with all the red Chinese trappings and decorations visible in the room behind her. Probably one of the most amazing issues we encountered on the trip was that of the luggage. We checked our bags in Miami at 6:00 A.M. on one airline. They were to go straight through to Shanghai, China via LAX, another airline, 2 layovers and over 18 hours in the future. Sure enough, we left the plane in Shanghai and they slid down the carrousel looking just like they knew they belonged there! The same held true on the return trip from Beijing. None of our group had a single missing piece of luggage. Confucius say, "Modern miracles, it seems, really do happen.” (Continues on page 15)

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On left: Judy Sullivan and sister Hoskins are ending long trek on Great Wall. On right: Dr. Bruce and Deb Hoskins, Judy and Bill Sullivan visiting the zoo

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Passions of a Wannabe A conversation with my cat It was a Saturday morning. I had just finished playing two exhausting sets of tennis in ninety degree weather and thought I'd sit down for a minute. The game hadn't gone well and I was trying to shake off the disappointment. Soon, I began dozing in my chair when my right arm suddenly swung around involuntarily. I thought I was back on the tennis court and swinging at that Berkel and Me illusive little yellow sphere: that dogone tennis ball! It seems Berkel had been sitting on my lap because I heard a deafening screech. "You almost killed me, you maniac," he screamed "Oh, so sorry, I must have been dreaming of that game-winning ball I missed on the court," I replied. "Sorry? You're missing a few screws, if you ask me." "Well, I didn't ask you, now did I, Berkel? Why don't you just curl up over in that corner?" "Do you mine if I offer a suggestion? said Berkel. "If it will shut you up," I answered. "Why don't you play checkers with me, instead. We can sit in our nice air-conditioned house. You don't have to go out in the heat and sweat like a pig and bark like a dog. We can have some nice, cool mint ice tea and you won't be this miserable, snarling Roger Federer wannabee. "Are you saying it’s wrong to be the number one tennis player in the world. And what kind of passion can anyone possibly have for checkers? It’s like a step from TiddlyWinks. You know, that simple-minded, frivolous children’s game. And besides, I’m on the brink of winning this year’s trophy as doubles champion. "First of all, number one, you could never be number one in anything. And number two, what kind of passion could anyone have for hitting a round ball that never goes where you want it to go?” Berkel asks with a smirk. Why not try a square ball? "I’m not about to waste my precious time telling a cat what to do, but if your brain wasn’t the size of a jelly bean, you’d realize that tennis is a metaphor for life itself.” "Oh, really?" Berkel yawned. "Yes, really. I know it's hard for you to comprehend this because, after all, you are merely in the cat family, who certainly are not known for their organizational skills, now are they? We humanoids do the planning the night before, and then get up in the morning knowing exactly what we're going to do for the entire day,” I extemporized. “Yea, sure,” Berkel reiterated, “and soon you find that no matter how well you plan, almost nothing goes as you expect it to. And it's practically the same thing that happens on the tennis court when you swing your racquet, expecting the ball to go over the net, but just as in life, the ball may go over the fence, instead. You live in a fantasy world, buddy." “Passion for success in anything I do is what drives me, Berkel. Tell me what drives you.” “You! You drive me crazy. If you already know that nothing you plan is going to go as you plan it, why would someone of your ques-

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tionable intelligence bother planning anything? Why do you even bother playing tennis?" Why do you even bother getting out of bed? Berkel persists. "I guess the only passion a cat could feel would to sleep 18 hours a day." "That's hitting below the belt. You see, my passion runs much deeper, more complex, more ethereal… more cerebral," replied the cat. "Oh, you mean possibly the stupid way you act when I give you catnip?" "Well, stupid is as stupid does, you know." "Oh, so now you’re spewingy forth some Forest Gump-isms? "Listen to me, humanoid, all I know is that I know what I am and who I am. I don't have these wild fantasies about being someone, or something I'll never be. I'm a cat who knows his limitations. I'm a well-adjusted Felis catus, a predatory carnivorous species of crepuscular mammal that happens to be happy with whom he is. You'll have to excuse me now, it's time for my nap." "See what I mean? Your passion is like balloon with a slow leak. Like a bird with no wings. Like a sky without stars. Like a lawyer without a BMW. Like a…" "Oh, I get it. Like a tennis player without a can of balls?" Berkel replies. "I get the feeling you're mocking me, you four-legged lump of flying fuzz." "I get the feeling you're right, you two-legged ball of flabby fat." "Truce! It's time for a truce, before I spew forth some nasty thoughts about you that are rolling around in my head, like if I pay the vet, would he agree to waterboard my cat?. "Be my guest and spew forth. I like when you spew forth." “Okay, listen! Can you possibly imagine what Debussy or Beethovan's music would be like if they were devoid of a burning passion to create the greatest music? No you can't. Can you imagine what Picasso or Leonardo DiVinci's paintings would look like if they had no burning passion to paint the world's most marvelous creations? No you can't. Can you imagine what Pepe Le Pew would be doing today if he didn't have a burning passion to be the greatest actor in history?" "Pepe who? "Pepe Le Pew, that's who." "They say to never bite the hand that feeds you, although I'm famished at the moment, but you see... the Pepe Le Pew you refer to was a fictional character in the Looney Tunes series decades ago. Actually, Pepe Le Pew's character was a lecherous French anthropomorphic skunk with a somewhat malodorous scent. By the way, have you been taking your Ginko Biloba lately? Your neurotransmitters seem to be shortcircuting ,” Berkel suggested. "Having passion has nothing to do with age, Berkel. For centuries, in our family, we’ve had a long line of fine musicians, artists, generals, politicians... you name it.” Without missing a beat, Berkel replied,“While were speaking of long lines, why don’t you dig up enough passion to get in the unemployment line tomorrow, our mortgage is overdue again.”

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Hoorah! LHP CERTIFIED AS WILDLIFE HABITAT By Jack Palo At the Lighthouse Point City Commission meeting, Wednesday, September 24th, Mayor Fred Schorr announced that leading a nationwide trend in community concern for habitat loss, the City of Lighthouse Point has been officially designated a Community Wildlife Habitat. Lighthouse Point is the 28th city to receive this honor in the country and the fifth in the State of Florida. In fact - Florida has just recently passed California in total number of certified yards. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) commends the dedicated residents of Lighthouse Point and the Community Wildlife Habitat team for their wildlife conservation efforts and for coming together for a common (L to R) Taryn Palo, Roy Rogers, Erica Davey, Suzy Pinnell, purpose - to create a community where people and Jan Davey, Inger Jones, Mary Pryde, and Diana Guidry. wildlife can flourish. At a time when communities are faced with the problems of losing habitat to development, people through the creation of sustainable landscapes that Lighthouse Point stands out as a model for other communi- require little or no pesticides, fertilizers, and excess waterties to emulate. The knowledge and inspiration that this ing. These landscapes help keep water and air resources project has generated will lead Lighthouse Point residents clean. They are healthier for people and the environment, and are less resource-dependent than conventional landscapes. and visitors to take better care of their natural world. In early 2006, city residents Jan and Erica Davey decided Habitat landscapes can serve to beautify our urban areas and to get Lighthouse Point certified. Erica had been working on give residents pride in their neighborhoods. A Community a "Bring Back the Butterflies" campaign and this fit right in. Wildlife Habitat project multiplies this positive effect by She recruited some local help in the form of Garden Club creating multiple habitat areas in backyards, schoolyards, Members and Master Gardeners Inger Jones and Taryn Palo corporate properties, community gardens, parkland and to get started, then Maureen Morrison, Mary Pryde, Suzy other spaces. To date, only 27 other communities have been recognized Pinnell, and Jeffrey Siegel joined the team and volunteered to help. Roy Rogers also became an integral part of the team. with Community Wildlife Habitat certification: Alpine, CA; For the last 2 ½ years this team has been working with Zionsville, IN; Reston, VA; Tukwila, WA; Chamblee, GA; friends and neighbors to get yards certified and educate peo- South Riding, VA; Hidden Springs, ID; Montreat, NC; ple on this program. They have helped certify 177 yards out Chesterfield, MO; Camano Island, WA; Coconut Creek, FL; of the 175 needed for certification. They have also helped cer- Milton, MA; Callawassie Island, SC; Sonoma County, CA; tify various parks, pre-schools, condos, and churches. They Wilton Manors, FL; Hesston, KS; Briarcliffe Acres, SC; have maintained a booth at many community activities to Belding, MI; Lake Forest Park, WA; Sweetwater in the further bring about awareness of the project. The City will Foothills, AZ; Great Fall, VA; Plantation, FL; Broadlands, be celebrating this accomplishment as part of the upcoming VA; Fidalgo Island/Anacortes, WA and Bloomington, IN. "Keeper Days" festivities. But it is not over yet - in order to Since 1973, NWF has provided millions of people with the maintain certification we need to keep going. If you have not basic guidelines for making their landscapes more wildlifehad your yard certified, please consider doing so. It is easy to friendly. There are over 110,000 certified habitats nationwide, 7,364 in Florida and 1,849 in Broward County. do and one of the team members would be glad to help. The Community Wildlife Habitat project is part of NWF's Certified Wildlife Habitat™ program. These proj- For further information, please contact Erica Davey at ects benefit the entire community of plants, wildlife, and 954-695-4211. www.lhpmag.com

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Robert Friedman Receives the W inner's Circle A ward Edward Jones Financial Advisor Robert Friedman of Lighthouse Point recently received the Winner's Circle Award for his outstanding sales and service efforts over the past year. Friedman was one of only 889 of the firm's Robert Friedman more than 10,000 financial advisors to

receive the Winner's Circle award. "When you work for a firm that is known for its outstanding service," Friedman said, "it's quite an honor to be singled out for your service record." James D. Weddle, Edward Jones' managing partner, added, "Robert is an outstanding member of the Edward Jones team who personifies the ideal financial advisor, someone who is 100% dedicated to serving the financial needs of his clients. I am very pleased to present this well-deserved award."

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Toastmaster ’ s A ward to Author Deborah Sharp Former USA Today reporter ’ s new book, “Mama Does Time” is just released Local author, Debora Sharp, won first prize in the Humorous Speech Contest at an award ceremomy at Toastmasters recently. And it’s no wonder, this fine lady just had her first book called “Mama Does Time” published, with a second book, “Mama Rides Shotgun,” scheduled for release in the Spring. “Like the main character in my ‘Mace Bauer Deborah Sharp recieving Mysteries,’ my family Toastmaster Award roots were set in Florida long before Walt Disney and "Miami Vice" came to define the state. As a Florida native, and a former, longtime reporter for USA Today, I know every burg and back road. I've visited spots not found on maps: Molasses Junction. Muse. And now, Himmarshee, my own tiny slice of ‘Authentic Florida.’” Home to cowboys and church suppers, Himmarshee is hot, and swarming with mosquitoes. And that's about all it has in common with Carl Hiaasen's Florida. This isn't the state everyone thinks they know. To create it, Sharp had to borrow a little from the present-day ranching town of Okeechobee, and a bit from long-ago southern Florida, where she grew up. Born in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 6, 1954, Sharp went to ele-

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mentary school at Southside, high school at Stranahan, and undergrad at Florida Atlantic University. She earned a master's degree in psychology, and then switched to journalism, much to the dismay of my Ph.D. committee. “Like most things in my life, it wasn't planned. The Jounalism school was right next to the Psych building. One night, our vending machine ran out of my favorite lemon-cream cookies. I wandered across the courtyard in search of junk food, and found a new career. So, mystery-writing beckoned: A world where I could punish the bad and reward the good; where I get to say how the stories turn out. And not thrillers or dark suspense or serial killers stalking kids. I chose to write light, funny mysteries--which basically means very little blood and nobody gets autopsied. And, I throw in some romance, too.” MAMA DOES TIME and MAMA RIDES SHOTGUN are traditional mysteries with a comic, Southern edge. Agatha Christie Meets "My Name is Earl." Mama, married four times, wears sherbet-colored pantsuits and performs beauty parlor aromatherapy at Hair Today Dyed Tomorrow. BREAKING NEWS! Deborah Sharp is having a book signing at Borders Books, next to the Galleria Mall on Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 7 pm. Please don’t miss this auspicious event! You may also get a copy of her book by visiting Amazon.com, or her website: www.deborahsharp.com

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AS I WAS SAYING By Alan Williamson

Fear and Loathing on a Houseboat

Like many adventures in life, this one started with a brochure that said all the right things. Leave the cruise ship crowd behind on a private rented houseboat in t h e Florida Keys. Your fully-equipped, 55-foot catamaran is like a floating luxury hotel, transporting you and your friends to places where natural beauty and serenity surround you. Swim and sunbathe in stunning tropical splendor and snorkel among colorful coral reefs. A whiff of gourmet food signals the presence of your award-w i n ning chef Pierre, creating memorable meals of island-inspired fare and continental favorites. So with that enticement, plus the muted "we'll go if you go" encouragement of six of our friends, my wife and I ignored the extremely reasonable voice in our heads that warned "this is a bad choice for two people who don't swim or camp." We signed up for a weekend houseboat getaway. Excerpts from my trip log follow, with the caution that some of the events depicted are graphic in nature and may not be suitable for the easily sickened. Friday morning. Sherry and I arrive at the houseboat in Islamorada just in time for the orientation. Our hosts, Rick and Meg, who in an unimpeachable act of self-preservation will not be accompanying us, zip briskly through the intricacies of navigation covering the minor details of starting, stopping, steering and anchoring in approximately 90 seconds. Using my vast life experience piloting large sea vessels as a frame of reference, I'm able to deduce that the houseboat operates somewhat differently than my car, though both share a tendency to hesitate upon acceleration. "Did you get all that?" my friend Jack asks as our hosts wish us luck and hightail it back to the dock. "Can I fetch you a Coast Guard approved safety vest?" I offer helpfully. Friday afternoon. While Jack and I continue our inspection of Coast Guard endorsed safety equipment, Pete and Don, who are rumored to actually have some boating skills, manage to navigate our massive vessel to within precisely seven inches of a roped off swimming area by a public park. Sensing that we could do a lot worse, we declare victory and drop anchor for the night. As we enjoy an invigorating swim in three feet of salty gulf water, the girls notice a spectacular beach house that was featured on the Home and Garden Television channel as the grand prize in a dream home giveaway. The house appears to be empty and we jokingly discuss breaking and entering. I soon realize that some of us are joking while others who will remain nameless (Donna and Elaine) are grabbing the binoculars to look for an open window or removable patio screen. The rigors of sea life can change people. Tonight I will sleep with my life vest on and one eye open. Saturday morning. After a restless night marked by stifling heat, a mosquito invasion, and a world-record-shattering display of snoring by a crewmate who will remain nameless (Pete), the increasingly mutinous crew set sail for new horizons. A crisis in the making soon surfaces as panic spreads about the amount of water left in the boat's 100 gallon tank.

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"I don't mean to be an alarmist, but the way the light's hitting the water meter, it looks like we might be down to our last 10 gallons," Barb announces. "Did someone flush the toilet this morning?" Elaine probes suspiciously. "I haven't been flushing to conserve water." "I haven't relieved myself since last night," a bloated Jack shoots back, a collection of empty beer cans at his swollen feet. "I went in my swimsuit," I confess heroically. "You pig," Sherry protests, conveying the disgust that only a wife can level at a husband with full authority. "I did it for the good of the group," I clarify defensively, distracted by the realization that I was still wearing my swimsuit from the day before. "Okay, nobody flushes, nobody showers from here on out," Barb declares. "That's what the gulf is for." "God save the manatees," Pete mumbles, brushing a tear from his eye. "God save us all," Don adds solemnly. Saturday night. Relying on their keen ability to interpret complex navigational charts and follow marked buoys over long distances on the open seas, Pete and Don manage to navigate us to within precisely five inches of a roped off swimming area by a public park that looks remarkably like the public park we left earlier that day. While we enjoy cocktails and grilled hot dogs on the roof deck, someone spots the beach house from the Home and Garden channel again. For reasons I can't fully explain, the sight of it fills me with profound optimism that the trials and tribulations of our houseboat adventure will return us to our lives stronger and wiser than ever, our friendships unbroken. As our boom box plays Duke of Earl during a postcard perfect Florida sunset, I celebrate by peeing in my swimsuit again. Sunday morning. While inspecting the houseboat after our return to the dock, Rick and Meg make the shocking discovery that we used only 10 gallons out of our 100 gallon water supply. "We thought we were running out," Sherry ventures weakly. “Unfortunately, I can't give you a refund for unused water," Rick chuckles. "You city slickers really know how to rough it." On the long car ride home I reread part of the houseboat brochure: Brilliant, sun-splashed days melt into rosy sunsets, and a

relaxing stroll on the roof deck after dinner turns into a romantic dance beneath a starry sky. Let the Houseboats to Nowhere team introduce you to the breathe-easy, clear-headed rewards of a p r i vate cruise created just for you. My eyes drift down to some empty space at the bottom of the brochure and I mentally write in a small-type disclaimer:

*Idyllic houseboat experiences may vary. Dolphin sightings, secluded coves and magical moments under starry skies are subject to luck, weather, mood shifts and personal chemistry between crewmates. Showering, peeing and maintaining basic hygiene are the sole responsibility of the individual. Houseboats to Nowhere and their subsidiary, Budget Booze Cruises, will not be held liable for any lingering aftereffects or nightmares involving small bathrooms, offensive odors or unattainable beach houses featured on the Home and Garden channel. God save the manatees. God save us all!

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The Garden Lady Says... THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS By Donna Torrey This is the time of year when everyone starts to lament about gift giving. It seems that everybody has everything, nobody wants anymore stuff, is on a diet, or doesn’t have time for anything. So, what’s a giftgiver to do? Well, send your garden to the rescue! This is a great time to go out into your yard and pot up some volunteers that you could give as holiday gifts. If you are a butterfly gardener, then you have lots of milkweed seedlings, native passionvine seedlings, and seeds from cassias. You could make a lovely butterfly gardening theme basket; add a few seed packets, some information, and viola! If you have bananas, then you could pot up a pup and give it to some poor soul who doesn’t have one yet, and if yours is about to bumper crop like mine is right now, then make up some banana bread now while you have the time and freeze it for giftgiving. If you have native trees such as Jamaican Caper, Wild Coffee, Red Bay, Simpson’s Stoppers, and many others, then pot up some seedlings now. It is important to do it now, while the weather is still quite warm; it will give the seedlings time to grow some and establish. No one wants to receive a wilted specimen, no matter

how rare. Be sure to water transplants daily, and keep in partial sun until they don’t wilt anymore. Fertilize with organic fertilizer. fertilizer If you are an orchid collector, now is a good time to separate some lovelies, put them in special pots, or not, and share the wealth! Orchids are also great mounted on old pieces of hardwood, wrapped with Spanish moss, and you could even decorate them with ornaments if you want to be really jazzy. The point is, if you look around your home and yard, you can find lots of things to recycle into fabulous gifts from the garden. Look around your kitchen for novel pots and planting vessels: old bowls, pots and pans, trays, mugs, teacups, you name it; a plant can call it a home. Drill holes for drainage unless it’s an aquatic or bog plant. These gifts are truly the kind that keep on giving, and will be constant reminders of your love and thoughtfulness. Spread the joy! The Garden Gate is located in the Pompano Citi Centre. Donna can be reached at 954-783-1189, or at www.donnas gardengate.com

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Congratulations to Rob and Shirley Gunn of 2317 NE 28th Court, winner of the Lighthouse Point Community’s Beauty Spot of the Month Award for October. Chosen by LHP Beautification Committee.

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N U R S ’ N N U D THE RUNNERS

It was the morning for the Ford Motor Company 12th Annual Dunn's Run & Walk For The Kids on Sunday, October 5. A threatening storm cell drifted out to sea about 6:30 am, just as the Dunn’s Run was about to begin. Everyone gathered at the “Pink Church” had their eyes toward the sky as starting time approached. They say that Jim Dunn perfoms magic when dealing with Mother Nature. This walk and run event to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County headed North on Federal Highway from Lighthouse Point, through Pompano Beach and finishing at the ocean in Deerfield Beach. This event surpassed last year’s record and will help in making the community a more positive place for over 13,000 kids. At press time there were no results available. Please check results at the official site: www.dunnsrun.com

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Casey’s Celtic Adventure Teen travels abroad with “People to People” By Casey O'Connell Morgan This is a report from Casey Morgan about her “People To People Student Ambassador” trip to England, Wales and Ireland. Thirty-two kids (Student Ambassadors) from Broward County were chosen to participate. A total of about twenty thousand kids from the United States went to "People To People" destinations all over the world this year. The People To People program was started by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1956. President Eisenhower who had seen firsthand the devastation in Europe caused by World War Two. He believed that the children of the world needed to know each other better in order to dispel the mistrust between nations and to understand each others differences. Thousands of young “Ambassadors” from the United States have traveled with the "People To People" program all over the planet to spread goodwill. Today the People To People “Student Ambassador” program is run by Present Eisenhower’s granddaughter, Miriam Eisenhower. After months of preparation (Ambassador School) also including Garage Sales, Car Washes, and Candy Sales to raise funds for the trip. We, thirty-two, “P To P Ambassadors” and three chaperones departed from the Fort Lauderdale airport on June 19th. We stopped at the JFK airport were we met up with other P To P “Ambassadors” and chaperons and then on to London. We were all tried when we got our first look at "Big Ben" but all of us were still ready to tour. Our trip was filled with all new wonders. The group went to “Runnymede” where the “Magna Carta” was signed in 1215 and visited “Windsor Castle along with “Eton College.” We boated along the River Cherwell where Robert Lewis Carroll wrote “Alice Through The Looking Glass” and visited The “Oxford University.” One night we sleep in tents on the grounds of the “Warwick Castle” where “William the

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Casey at Stonehenge Conqueror” built his first fort and watched the firing of a “Trebuchet.” We moved on from there to “Stratford-uponAvon” to see where “Billy Shakespeare” lived and wrote. The trip went on like that for twenty days. We visited the village in Ireland with the longest name, “Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch,” and I still can’t say it. At times, we were overwhelmed with castles and historical sites but all were fun to visit. We even stayed in private homes. I kissed the Blarney Stone on my twelfth birthday and there was a party for me at the Inn where we were staying. Ireland was beautiful and rugged. Our group had been told to bring some throw away old cloths so we could experience an Irish Bog in the dirtiest way and we did get very dirty. We had our sea legs after crossing the Irish Sea by ferry twice. Along the way I was the first of my group to repelled from a watch tower at the “Penrhyn Castle” and also visited a underground Coal Mine down to 300 feet deep in Wales. “Stonehenge” was almost surreal and a cool place to be. We finished the trip back in London by going to the “Tower” and got a good look at Henry VIII prize Ax collection along with the British Crown Jewels nearby. We then crossed the “Tower Bridge” for a ride on the “London Eye.” All of us loved the “Beefeaters” and the “Buckingham Palace” guard’s with the big fur hats who didn’t smile no matter what we did in front of them to see. The next day we winged it home from London and arrived in Fort Lauderdale on July 8th. Into my mom and dad’s loving arms. I met friends that will be life long after sharing such a wonderful experience together that can never be forgotten. Yes, I did become a year older on the trip but also gained many years of knowledge and can’t wait to go again. “Mom, Dad, P To P is going to China next year”!

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LHL Chamber on a Roll The Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce posted a new level of attendance of 62 at the recent social hosted by Pac-N-Send in the Venetian Isle Shoppes. Attendance keeps increasing and new members continue to join. Penni Morris and her team hosted a successful event and the food prepared by Red Fox Restaurant was scrumptious! There are many services that this business offers to the community. Keep them in mind when shipping items during the holidays, sending your "luggage" on ahead for vacations, printing needs, engraving needs, and novelty items and gift baskets in addition to their mailbox services. Michele Greene, president unveiled the Chamber's new web site. Look, learn and enjoy all that is happening at the Chamber at lhpchamber.com. The Chamber has a team that will participate in the annual Dunn's Run. Last year it was a great little team and this year our participation has doubled! Michelle, leads the charge! The 5th Annual Taste of Lighthouse Point will be on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 - - - plans are in the works, so please make sure it is on everyone's calendar!! The Restaurant Committee is contacting all local restaurants for their commitment to participate in the event. It is a great way to showcase their new menus and a signature item that they are known for or want to be known for. The Sponsorship Committee is approaching underwriters Julie Barker and Penni Morris to assist with the event and become active in our signature event. A great means of advertising and giving back to the community. Finally, the exciting part of the event is the Live, Silent and Chinese Auction - this committee is gladly accepting items of tickets to theater/sports/events, items to be grouped with other items to create beautiful baskets. Greene had self introductions of all of those present and welcomed the new members. For more information, contact Michele Greene, president at 954-781-0400 or email: [email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

L to R: David Ashley, Marlene Sanders, Darlene Pearson, Julie Wheeler, Andrea and Corey St. Onge.

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SKIN BEAUTY

More Women Seek Tattoo Remo v al

By Melanie S. Hecker, MD, MBA A Reversal of a Pattern More women than men have sought tattoo removal in recent years, a reversal of a pattern that existed 10 years ago. Women tend to be more cosmetically oriented than men and are now reporting receiving significantly more negative comments about having a tattoo. Women feel there is more of a stigma regarding their tattoos than men and that tattoos over time cause them more embarrassment. The current trend in Dermatologists' offices is the regret they hear from patients who got tattoos years ago and now wish them to be removed. Most women are pleased when they first get the tattoo, however over the course of 10 years, they report that tattoos fall out of favor and they are now making increased requests for tattoo removal. This is especially prevalent in career-minded women. Dissatisfied Tattoo Wearers Although women are not the only dissatisfied tattoo wearers, they report receiving significantly more negative comments and suffering significantly more embarrassment regarding their tattoos than men. Women feel that that the tattoos interfered with their job or career and that they elicited negative comments in the workplace, in public, in school settings as well as from significant others. In addition, women often hide their tattoos with make-up or bandages and they feel that they cannot wear certain clothing because of their tattoos. Women feel this way more often than men do. These findings correspond with reports in the literature that tattoo wearers are perceived as having lower credibility, competence and sociability, no matter if the tattoo wearer is male or female. Whether this is true or not, it is this perception that leads

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many individuals, both male and female, to explore removing their tattoos. According to some studies, many women got tattoos in the first place to break out of the gender norms and take some social risk by visually displaying their assertive identity. But, still too many members of society consider women having a tattoo as pushing social boundaries and they find it unacceptable. Often times, many tattoo wearers became disillusioned because the uniqueness of having the tattoo lost its luster and excitement. Whatever the reason, tattoos in too many individuals are no longer desired and tattoo removal is requested in many Dermatology offices. How to Remove a Tattoo The Medlite® laser is one of the choice lasers for tattoo removal. The Medlite® laser removes tattoo ink with the energy of light. A laser is a device which is designated to produce one or more specific wavelengths of light. Tattoo ink is removed by using the specific wavelength of light which passes into the skin, but is absorbed by the ink. The rapid absorption of light energy causes the tattoo to break into tiny particles which can then be removed by the body's natural filtering systems. The Medlite® laser provides the maximum tattoo removal while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed. The Medlite® laser can remove professional, amateur (homemade) , traumatic and surgical tattoos. On the average, professional tattoos require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattoos require 4-5 treatments, all spaced 4-8 weeks apart. For questions about tattoo removal or for any other Dermatology concern, please contact us for an appointment at: 954-783-2323 or visit us on-line at: www.heckerderm.com. New patients are welcome and many insurances accepted.

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SUSHI AND THAI DELIGHT Restaurant Review by Barbara Seidenstein If you are in the mood for really good sushi, check out Sushi & Thai Delight located in the Main Street Plaza on Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point. Formerly known as Siam Authentic Cuisine, this charming restaurant has been constantly praised and frequented by locals. Sushi & Thai Delight represents a happy fusion of Sushi and Japanese cuisines. Sushi lovers looking for unpretentious, absolutely fresh, top quality and inexpensive dishes should make this eatery a "must." Thai food enthusiasts will enjoy the surprising spin Chef Samarn Chakpuang puts on old favorites and new creations. Precision, seasoning, passion, tradition, base foundation, flavors go against each other in such a beautiful way. Chef Chakpuang is having fun with the food, evident by the whimsical presentation. It's all about balance and technique, flavor, texture and color. Sushi & Thai Delight is raising the level closer to art. The menu easily takes twenty minutes to study. It features a lovely selection of rolls: Exotic and fun things like - Cucumber Wrapped Kanisu Roll which is: Crab, avocado, masago, scallions and sesame seeds. Or something tempting from the Chef's Special Roll selection, perhaps Dragon Roll: tempura shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, topped with avocado or try the Beauty and the Beast Roll: half tuna and eel with asparagus, avocado, masago, mayo and cream cheese with special sauce and sesame seeds. And then there is the extra-special Birthday Roll: Lobster, tuna, eel, avocado, asparagus, cream cheese, wasabi cream and sesame seeds. Spicy Wahoo Salad

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Sushi & Thai Delight's bill of fare ranges beyond the standard Thai eatery, offering delightful Chef's Specials such as Two Buddies - an amazing blending of Crispy Duck and Siam chicken, deep fried, topped with a choice of Chili, Basil or Curry Sauces. Yummy! For fish lovers there is a Whole Snapper with Mango Sauce - one among many seasonal seafood dishes and for squid aficionados Sushi & Thai Delight offers a Stuffed Squid Curry: squid stuffed

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with ground chicken and cooked in Thai curry with coconut milk. Just strolling through the menu before deciding, we notice the Special Japanese Menu with appetizers from Sushi & Thai's new sushi bar. The Sashimi includes: W h i t e F i s h , Shrimp, Tuna, Salmon, Saba, Conch, Wahoo, Octopus, Crab, Squid, Baby Jumbo Shrimp Shrimp with with Jumbo Octopus, Ikura, Eel, Ama Eggplant & Basil Sauce Eggplant & Basil Sauce Ebi, Masago, Scallop, Red Tobiko and Yellow Tail. Chef Chakpuang buys all his seafood through a long-time relationship he has with a Miami distributor who was a sushi chef for many years. This expert to expert connection assures that all the seafood is tasty and firm. Menu items are paired with fresh seasonal produce. Sushi as a formal food genre has been around for at least two hundred years. It is the progression of the meal that is important: one flavor leads to another. That said, we begin our dining experience starting with the Spicy Wahoo Salad which is loaded with Wahoo, cucumber, scallions, masago, mixed in a spicy sauce but not too hot. The Wahoo was so delicious, and then we opt for Spicy Tuna Salad, too. The tuna is...is silky and fresh and is tossed with cucumber, scallions and spiked with kimchee sauce and a little bit of honey. We enjoy the Spicy Tuna Roll. Impressive, a great compliment to the meal in progress. It's a "must" at only $4.95. Next we feast on a Sam Roll with curry sauce. The curry sauce at Sushi & Thai Delight is a bold combination of

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Japanese and Thai curry. This is an awesome dish, almost too beautiful to eat. A brilliant medley of tempura shrimp, scallions, asparagus, avocado, masago and spicy mayo. Crunchy on the outside and drizzled with the curry sauce, it is crispy, juicy and perfect. Elevating the dining experience, each dish aspires to delight the palate. We next enjoy one of the house specialties, the Dragon Roll. This wonder is tempura shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, topped with avacado, masago with eel sauce on top. Each ingredient Dragon Roll Roll Dragon brings a distinct mouth-watering flavor, all working together to please even the pickiest gourmet. We are now on to the Chef's Special. This time we welcome the Lobster Bomb Roll., which consists of Tempura Lobster, avacado, cucumber, lettuce masago, scallions and a special “bomb” sauce bringing together the ingredients, technique and timing, all signs of a great kitchen.

The rice is served as it should be - at body temperature. The noodle selection is ample with Thai staples such as Pad Woon Sen, Siam Noodles and Yellow Curry Noodles. We finish off our meal with a light dessert of green tea ice cream, the flavor is a perfect way to wind down a perfect meal. Unconventional sushi lovers looking for something different should place Sushi & Thai Delight on the top of their dining lists. Their meals consists of nicely portioned, absolutely fresh and relatively inexpensive top-quality fish. Its menu ranges way beyond the standard Thai eatery, offering bold, authentic Thai flavors. If you love Thai food then Thai food Sushi & Thai Delight is the place to go. You owe yourself a visit to this lovely family-owned restaurant. We enjoyed it immensely and will be back! Sushi meets Thai with great results. Sushi & Thai Delight is open for both lunch and dinner. The lunch menu features Japanese Lunch Combination meals starting from $11.95. The Thai Lunch Specials begin at a humble $6.95.

One gets the feeling that the staff is providing good service because they genuinely love what they are doing and enjoy keeping their customers happy. Regulars Sushi & and first-time patrons are greeted with happy smiles and warm wishes from Kob and cousin Pattie who, with husband Jack also own Thai delight at 1895 W. Hissboro Blvd. in Deerfield (954-3607400). They all take pride in the expansion of Lobster Lobster Bomb Bomb Roll Roll Sushi & Thai Delight. The sushi section of the restaurant was recently completed, a pleasant combinaThai food is known for its enthusiastic use of fresh tion of subtle lighting that adds to the excitement of (rather than dried) herbs and spices as well as fish watching your sushi choices prepared before your eyes. sauce. Thai food is popular in many Western counDone with respect to tradition and drama, it is part of the tries especially in Australia, New Zealand, some countries in Europe such as the United Kingdom, as experience of sushi and sashimi dining. The walls are well as the United States, and Canada. dressed in bamboo and the accent colors are appetiteenhancing shades of red and gold. The accompaniments are spot-on: Pineapple Fried Rice, Crab or Shrimp Fried Rice and Seafood Spicy Fried Rice.

Instead of a multiple main course with side dishes found in Western cuisine, a Thai full meal typically consists of either a single dish or rice khao with many complementary dishes served concurrently.

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WHAT IS HAPPENING T O OUR CONSTITUTION UNDER THE BUSH/CHENEY DOCTRINE OF A UNITARY EXECUTIVE and Overall Changes to Separation of Powers • Elimination of three separate and co-equal branches of governments with a system of checks and balances. It is replaced with a supreme executive branch that can override either of the other two branches when the President feels it is in the best interest of his administration and/or the good of the country. • Elimination of any requirement that the President adhere to any law that limits his authority as commander-in-chief.

Article I. Legislative Branch — Section 1. "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." However, the President has the authority to decide which parts of the law he will follow through the use of signing statements; he has the power to ignore any provision that constrains his authority as commander-in-chief. "To declare War..." However, the President has the authority to invade, bomb, and/or occupy other countries, and deploy military as he sees fit, without obtaining a declaration of war from the Congress. His authority as commander-inchief is supreme.

Section 9. "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." However, according to the Bush Doctrine articulated by the Attorney General, this does not mean that people have a right to habeas corpus. . Article II. Executive Branch — Section 1. "The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of

America...he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:--"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." However, the President is not required to faithfully execute the office when he deems it is unnecessary nor is he required to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution; such failures are not impeachable offenses.

Section 3. "He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; ... he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed...." However, the President has the authority to withhold information from the Congress and to instruct members of the executive branch to withhold information that he deems important to his administration. Nor is he required to ensure that the laws be faithfully executed; he is only required to carry out the laws he believes are necessary, appropriate and meet his opinion of what is Constitutional. Article III. The Judicial Branch — Section 1. "The judicial Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office." However, the President maintains the authority to make judgments about the legality of his actions, ruling, and the lawfulness of his actions of his administration. Article VI. "...All Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land." However, the President may reject any treaty that has been lawfully made if he feels it impinges on his authority as Commander-in-chief. Bill of Rights: Amendment IV: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." However, the President has the authority to wiretap any person he deems a threat without showing probable cause nor is he required to obtain a warrant for spying on citizens nor does he have to follow any existing laws that limit the power of the executive branch to spy on citizens. Spying includes telephone, first class mail, email and Internet transactions. Amendment V: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." However, the president has the authority to have any person declared an "enemy combatant" and as such, the president has authority to have such people imprisoned without a trial for any length of time without due process of law. Amendment VI: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an

impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense." However, the President has the authority to deny any person he deems an

enemy combatant a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, and deny that person the right to know the accusations and be confronted with witnesses, and be denied legal representation. He can arrest and jail anyone he believes to be "an enemy combatant"; no evidence is required. Amendment VIII: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." However, the President has the right to determine when torture shall be used as well deciding who will be tortured.

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POMPANO EXCHANGE CLUB HONORS THIS MONTH’S OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

L to R: Matthew Grendeau, Coleen Cooper, William Thomas, Ellen Barr, Olivia Correa, Steven Corker and Jim Balistreri

The Most Improved Students at Pompano Beach H.S., Deerfield Beach H.S. and Highland Academy were honored with plaques by the Pompano Exchange Club representative Jim Balistreri at the Pompano Exchange luncheon recently. CARING FOR YOUR PET

“Treating” your pet right!

By Laurie Phillips, DVM

Pet owners have always liked to show their animal family a little extra love with the occasional treat, but modern treats have gone way beyond slipping Rover a little turkey under the kitchen table. There's nothing wrong with feeding your pet the occasional treat. Small amounts of tasty food can be great motivators if you're trying to train your pet, or rewards to positively reinforce good behavior. Treats can cause a few problems, however, if they aren't given carefully. With all the options available for treats, how do you know the right thing to feed your pet? Count those calories One of the most dangerous problems overindulgence in treats can cause is obesity. Nearly half of all the pets in the United Sates are overweight, and obesity can lead to arthritis, diabetes or heart disease. Treats can be a hidden cause of weight gain, because you may not realize how many you give your pet during the day. Large biscuits can contain well over 100 calories each, for example. So be aware that some snacks are packed with calories, and stick with low-cal treats or avoid treats altogether if your pet is overweight. Stay away from scraps Much as your cat or pup loves to lurk under the table during dinner, you should resist the urge to let her sample your table scraps. Scraps from human food tend to be high in calories and fat but low in vitamins and other nutrients, and they can easily upset your pet's stomach. For the sake of

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your pet's health, make it a policy to never share table scraps. Tips for treats • First off, buy treats made specifically for your kind of pet. Acacia Animal Hospital carries treats that are designed to taste good to your pet without upsetting her stomach or throwing her diet out of whack. • Try giving your pet treats that benefit her health. Acacia Animal Hospital offers dental treats that clean teeth; cat treats that prevent hairballs; treats with added vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants; and more. • If you're longing to let your dog sample a little human food but don't want to expand her waistline, you can try giving her a few fresh vegetables, like carrots, broccoli, and green beans. Use some care, however, since some produce that people love can be harmful to dogs. Onions can cause anemia, and grapes and raisins can be toxic. Don't feed your dog any new or unusual veggies without consulting with your veterinarian. • In general, don't let treats make up more than 10 percent of your pet's diet. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Phillips at Acacia Animal Hospital at 954-942-5955 at Acacia Animal Hospital, 4771 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

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Barbara’s Home Selling Tips POPULAR TIP ON SELLING YOUR HOME In most home selling situations, a home shows better with furniture. Staring at a ceiling, floor and four empty walls make it hard for buyers to visualize their own belongings in the home. If buyers can't picture themselves living there, they are not likely to buy it. Home staging can mean the difference between a sold or expired listing. Staging often brings a higher price for the home; some stagers estimate sellers make seven to 10% more when a home is staged. It doesn't really cost to stage, it pays. Staging a living room, as with any other room in the house, is done to evoke emotions because buyers need to fall in love with the home. They buy on emotion, not logic. • Arrange knickknacks in odd groupings such as 3, 5 or 7. • Use bright colors for accents such as flowers, pillows, throws. • Bring in plants to liven up the space. • Arrange furniture in vignettes to create conversation areas. • Use smaller sofas and chairs to make the room appear larger. • Artful placement of mirrors adds depth and dimension. • Don't block windows, let in the light. • Plug in lamps to illuminate dark corners.

A PPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF FENG SHUI IS A POPULAR TIP ON SELLING YOUR HOME The first rule of Feng Shui is to deciliter. Go through your home and start packing things away, especially in the kitchen. Another place prospective buyer's look is in the bedroom closets. Place all your out of season wardrobes into storage. The more space they see the happier the client. Storage is one of the biggest selling options for the home. The entrance should be clear of clutter and the walls should be light in color. A dark color on the walls makes the entrance feel small and constricting. Place a decorative painting or sculpture close to the entrance to entice the buyers to continue on their tour of your home. Nature scenes are great to place in the living room space. Freshly cut flowers and plants are a great investment to help you sell your home. Flowers and plants cleanse the air and give a feeling of beauty and spaciousness. Brought to you by Barbara Brickell of Intuitive Design 954.328.2665 www.intuitivedesignhome.net

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MORTGAGE NEWS

DOING THE RIGHT THING

"Doing the right thing all day, every day, enough days in a row and you will be successful." Bill Campbell III, Campbell and Rosemurgy Real Estate. What a statement! It sounds so simple but as we all know, it can be very diffiMary Griffin cult to do consistently. The mortgage industry is returning to a "simpler" time where we actually verify income to make sure the client has the ability to pay back the loan. It should have been this way all along. We're just getting back to basics. This is now a period in our nation when we need to "do the right thing" by taking a major step back and evaluate how we have been living and come to terms with the fact that we cannot go out and purchase something we want just because we want it. I'll admit, I've been known in the past to go out shopping when I was bored, frustrated, angry, unhappy, you name it, to make myself feel better! Wouldn't it be great if we all supported each other in making choices such as buying a smaller, more fuel efficient car, reusing and recycling instead of throwing out, going to the library to get the latest book instead of buying it, and doing some of the simple things we used to do to have fun without spending money…such as hanging out at the park with our kids. The fact is people are very anxious about their financial

security. There are so many good people out there who have lead financially responsible lives to this point who are now faced with mounting debt and a lot less equity in their homes. We all need to help each other "do the right thing" by sharing knowledge and giving advice without expecting monetary gain from it. We're all in this together and it is going to take all of us working together to get out of our economic situation. Here's my advice to myself and everyone else, forgo the latest gadget and keep your credit card debt as low as possible. Always pay on time and if you are one day late contact the credit company and ask if they will waive the late fee and record the payment as being on time. If you have a history with that creditor of doing the right thing and paying on time they will allow you a little leeway. We are a very resilient people who know how to adjust to a changing environment. By simplifying our lives on a financial level right now we are all "doing the right thing." Mary Griffin is a Certified Mortgage Planner to Howard Grace and Associates, 625 S.E. 10th Street in Deerfield Beach. She welcomes all your mortgage questions at (954) 421-3255, e-mail her at [email protected]. Website: www.howardgracemortgage.com

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EVENSONG at Saint John’s 2008 - 2009 November 2, 2008 — 4:00 p.m “TE DEUM LAUDAMUS” CHORAL EVENSONG FOR ALL SAINTS (A special celebration for our Tenth Anniversary)

December 7, 2008 — 4:00 p.m. LESSONS AND MOTETS FOR ADVENT: AWAITING THE LORD WITH ISAIAH

and MUSIC OF THE RENAISSANCE MASTERS - Palestrina, Byrd, Victoria, Parsons -

JANUARY 18, 2009 — 4:00 p.m. CHORAL EVENSONG FOR EVENTIDE MARCH 1, 2009 — 4:00 p.m. CHORAL EVENSONG FOR LENT: EVENSONG IN THE ENGLISH MODE - Tallis, Farrant, Blow, Purcell April 5, 2009 — 4:00 p.m. CHORAL EVENSONG FOR PASSIONTIDE - Domenico Scarlatti: Stabat Mater -

St. John’s Anglican Catholic Church 4213 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL (1/2 mi. N. of Sample Road) (954) 781-8370

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ROBOT INVADES IMPERIAL POINT MEDICAL CENTER Fort Lauderdale, FL - Broward Health Imperial Point Medical Center (IPMC) welcomed its newest addition -- the da Vinci S HD Surgical Robot System -- with an open house on September 16th, 2008. Employees, physicians, media and community were invited to IPMC to learn about the surgical robot's uses and capabilities. During the open house, the 1.6 million dollar robot was on display in the lobby for attendees to see and to witness its precise, surgical maneuvering. Representatives from Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturers of the da Vinci, were on hand to provide information on the robot's use and performance as well as what procedures it will assist with at IPMC. "At this time, the robot will be used by certified, robotic trained urologist and gynecologists to perform minimally invasive procedures such as prostatectomies, hysterectomies and myomectomies, just to name a few," said Calvin E. Glidewell, chief executive officer for IPMC. Using the da Vinci Surgical System, the surgeon operates while seated comfortably at a console viewing a 3D image of the surgical field. The surgeon's fingers grasp the master controls below the display, with hands and wrists naturally positioned relative to his or her eyes. The system seamlessly translates the surgeon's hand, wrist and finger movements into precise, real-time movements of surgical instruments inside the patient. Many surgical procedures performed today using standard laparoscopic technique may be performed more quickly and easily using the da Vinci Surgical System. This is because the da Vinci Surgical System delivers increased clinical capability while maintaining the same "look and feel" of open surgery. "When performing a hysterectomy, for example, I feel like my actual hands are doing the surgery but with more dexterity," states Dr. E.

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Robot impersonator has some fun with clinical education coordinator, Patrice Del Grosso. Jason Gates, gynecology oncologist specialist. "My patients are ecstatic at the fact that they do not have to be permanently "marked" with a 610 inch scar…the robot leaves them with tiny, almost non-existent, reminders." Patients who have surgery with the robot can expect less pain, less scarring, a shorter hospital stay (sometimes going home same day), less blood loss, less risk of infection and quicker return to normal activities.

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LEGAL MATTERS

“Think Purple”

Marital and Family Law Perspectives by Catherine Iaconis Favitta, Attorney and Counselor at Law With the National election this year, campaigns are on everyone's minds. Signs are found in many yards in our neighborhood, volunteers have been going door to door on weekends to give out literature for their red Catherine Iaconis Favitta and blue candidates, and Fox News has covered little else for the last six months. Our family had the privilege to assist Broward County Circuit Court Judge Renee Goldenberg in her successful campaign for re-election this past summer. Our son, Chris, took a leadership role and organized students to volunteer at the polls, some of whom earned community service hours for doing so. One valuable result was the students learning to "think purple" by providing staunch support for the best candidate without regard for red or blue. Judge Goldenberg is the Chairperson of the Unified Family Court Domestic Relations Division in Broward County. Simply put, Judge Goldenberg heads the division of nine judges who rule on disputes such as how often children should visit with each of their separated parents, how assets and debts are divided in a divorce, who is telling the truth when there are allegations, and who is not in compliance with an order related to children or finances.

When all attempts at amicable resolution fail, a determiner is needed who is wise, fair, objective, knows the law, and has a heart for the best interests of children and families. There is nothing partisan about Family Court, and decisions do not result in a red or blue outcome. In fact, Sandy Johnson, from "The Observer" noted that both red and blue in our county united and backed "nonpartisan Circuit Court Judge Goldenberg" because she does a "great job for all." Sandy Johnson is right, there is a lesson here that we all should learn. For families, it would be best that the focus of each concern and dispute would be to examine what outcome would be just, and best for all, under the circumstances. The goal should not be to win what may seem like a red vs. blue debate, but to "think purple" instead. For our community, Judge Goldenberg suggested to Chris' Civics class, during her recent visit, that students take the time to find out which candidate in the upcoming elections is doing a great job for all, and volunteer for them. It helps our community and our country when we "think purple" and support the best. Catherine is a Marital and Family Law Attorney, and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, who lives in Lighthouse Point with her family. Catherine's parents, Ike and Dorothy Iaconis, also live in Lighthouse Point.

Please feel free to visit Catherine's website at http://www.FavittaLawFirm.com and ask any Family Law related question.

WAR ON TERROR REQUIRES LOCAL VIGILANCE Lighthouse Point Fire Chief At a weekly Exchange David Donzella. Club of Pompano Beach Lighthouse Point Police meeting on the seventh Chief Ross Licata reminded anniversary of the horrific Exchange Club members that tragedy of September 11, 2001; some of the terrorist plot for the Fire and Police Officials urged attack on September 11, 2001 was local communities to remain hatched a short distance away in aware and to stay vigilant. Delray Beach. BSO Captain The tentacles of the War on Wayne Adkins and Sergeant Terror can be in our neighTodd Michael explained how the borhoods. Several of the terWar on Terror has impacted the rorists who participated in way fire and police departments the attack on the World operate and manage their Trade Center resided in nearresources. Pompano Beach Fire by South Florida Chief Harry Small talked about Florida Communities. the expanded role of first responFirst responder leaders ders and how they continue to from Lighthouse Point, L to R: LHP Pol;ice chief Ross Licata, LHP Assistant Fire Chief face and meet the many chalPompano Beach and the David Raines, LHP Fire Chief Davis Donzella, BSO Captain lenges presented by those who Broward Sheriff's Office said Wayne Adkins, BSO Sargeant Todd Michael, and Pompano wish to harm to America. citizens in communities Beach Fire Chief Harry Small The common message across the country can play a amongst local first responder leaders was to assure residents that vital role in the War on Terror. "Fire and Police Departments have fire and police departments are taking the necessary steps to proimproved their ability to communicate with each other, we have tect and secure our communities. Even still, average citizens who participated in a massive National Incident Management System are alert and aware can play a vital part in the Homeland Security (NIMS) training program, and better defined our roles on the effort. frontlines of America's battle against international terrorism," said

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STRANGE, BUT TRUE ! • Yams and sweet potatoes are actually unrelated vegetables. • The lungfish can remain in suspended animation, without water, for 4 years. • The horned lizard shoots blood 4 feet out of its eye for self defense. • The Hippopotamus kills more people than any other African mammal. • TIPS is an acronym for "To Insure Promptness". • The scientific term for the belly button, or navel, is the "umbilicus." • The word "shrimp" comes from "shrimpe" meaning "pygmy". • Every major world cuisine has a form of crepe. • Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, is the oldest university in the world, founded in 969 AD. • "Duct Tape" was originally named "Duck Tape" because of its ability to repel water. • Due to Plate Tectonics, Europe and North America are drifting apart at the same speed a human finger nail grows. • A human finger nail grows approximately 2 yards in a

lifetime. • The distance from the surface of the Earth to its core is 3,959 miles. • Coral reefs constitute less than 1% of the oceans' space, but are home to about 25% of the oceans' fish. • DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. • The genes of any two people are 99.9% the same. • There is nearly 6 feet of DNA in every human cell. • DNA was discovered in 1869 by Johan Friederich Miescher. • The Flamingo gets its pink color from food high in alpha and beta-carotene. • The Marianas Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest part of the oceans at 11,033 meters (36,201 feet) below sea level. • The scientific name for two different color eyes in the same individual is heterochromia iridium. • Steve Martin has hosted Saturday Night Live more than anyone else at 13 times. • Missouri and Tennessee are both bordered by 8 states. • The scientific term for nose-picking is rhinotillexonamia.

Green Harriet • Go paperless. Consider reading your newspaper and magazine subscriptions online. Switch to electronic banking and credit card payment, too. • Teach kids about the environment. • Take your batteries to a recycling center. • Turn your car off if you're going to be idle for more than one minute. • Do full loads of laundry and set the rinse cycle to "cold." • Recycle. If you're not at home, take the extra steps, (literally), to find that recycling can. • Reuse. Plastic food containers make good crayon and marker holders. Use padded envelops more than once. Buy your toddler or preschooler's clothes from a thrift shop and give away those that don't fit to friends. Goodwill or the Salvation Army can help. • Limit the length of your showers. Even better, take a "navy shower," shutting off the water while soaping up and shampooing. • Don't run the water when brushing your teeth. Learn about water scarcity. • Wash towels after several uses. • Purchase one case of water and provide clean water to 24 people (for over twenty years). • Give away your goods and find new ones at FreeCycle.

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• Recycle your technology. Dell, Hewlett Packard, Apple, and IBM, among others, offer recycling programs. • Go zero! Log on to the Conservation Fund's Carbon Zero Calculator and in less than five minutes, you can measure and then offset your carbon dioxide emissions by planting trees. • Put your money where your mouth is-invest in green investments. Web sites like Co-op America's National Green Pages™ can help. • Learn about threats to ocean life and help Greenpeace take action. • Whenever you can, try using green cleaning products. Check out Cheap, Clean, and Green. • Find your local watershed and learn how to protect it. • Build a greener home. • Opt for eco-friendly and holistic health products. • Good to the last drop. Switch to fair trade coffee. • Go paperless at work. Distribute company information and post company material online. • Eliminate junk mail at work. For no fee, the EcoLogical Mail Coalition will eliminate the junk that former employees receive at work. • Plant a forest and feed a family while you're at it.

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CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS

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T h e Te c h n o c o n s p i r a c y. . . & L i s a J a c k s o n

Dear Fellow Frustratees, I'm no different from anyone else in the world. I'm just trying to make it all the way from birth to death, with as little aggravation in between as possible. My wife thinks I'm getting crabbier as I get older. "You shout at inanimate objects," she reminds me daily. By Wendell Abern "Yeah, well, they deserve it. They're all part of the technoconspiracy." "Oh, here we go again." "They're all in on it! The computer, the TV set, our car, our appliances, they're all in it together, trying to turn me into a pathetic drooler. And it ain't gonna work!" "Oh, Lord. Well, would you mind holding down the decibel level when you let them have it?" No doubt, she is referring to my infuriating experiences of the previous month. Talk about aggravation. 1. THE COMPUTER. My father-in-law bequeathed us about two dozen collector plates (which I have hidden). I want to throw them away. My wife insists they're worth some money. "Why don't you take a picture of them and put them on eBay?" she suggests one day as I'm threatening to turn them into Frisbees. Actually, this sounds like a wonderful idea. So I take pictures, fumble my way around eBay and create a password. Then I have no idea what to do. My friend Alan comes over to help me. He is very patient. I take notes. He leaves. I'm all ready to implement what he has taught me, but I still can't get my picture from scanner to the eBay site. I call another friend. Also an Allen. Also very patient. He realizes what a sad case I am; says things like, "Now let's not forget our old friend, 'HP Solution Center.'" I take more notes. And I get it! I now know how to get a picture onto eBay to sell something! That afternoon, I send a picture to eBay, deciding to write my descriptive blurb the next day. Later, I decide to check my e-mails before going to bed. Only one, from my old friend in Chicago, Lou the Curmudgeon, who writes, "Is there some reason you sent me a picture of your collector plates?" I turn purple. "You useless piece of garbage!" I yell at the computer. "I'm gonna rip out your innards, run them through my blender and send you back to Japan as a microchip milk shake!" I turn off the light, kick the printer and go to bed. 2. MOVIES ON DVD I subscribe to Netflix. Movies in the mail. Keep them as long as you want. Spectacular idea. I'm never in bed before two in the morning. Watch about 20 movies a month. Love Netflix. Most of the time. Last month, I rented, "Four Months, Three Weeks, Two Days," a Romanian movie that has won a slew of awards at international film festivals. I start watching about one A.M. Superb movie. I sit riveted. And in tears. Suddenly, half-way through, the film stops. Just freezes. This happens at least once every five movies. You stop the movie, take out the DVD, wipe it with a damp cloth, then with a tissue; then you re-insert the movie and start it again, racing through at 100 frames per second to get back to where you were. Didn't work. Froze again. Went through the whole process again

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seven different times and still didn't get past the freeze frame. "You miserable excuse for plastic!" I scream at the DVD, yanking it out and cursing loud enough to be heard in the next area code. I go into the kitchen, find my sharpest knife, and then call Netflix. "Somebody carved a skull and crossbones into this DVD," I tell a young man, as I carve a skull and crossbones into it. He promises to send a fresh DVD the next day. Very pleasant young man. Clearly, not part of the technoconspiracy. 3. LISA JACKSON I have always been a voracious reader. Books provide great vicarious thrills. Glorious escapes. Laughs. Tears. And sometimes, wonderment. Books have sometimes disappointed me. But no book has ever infuriated me. Until I read Lisa Jackson's recent thriller, "Left to Die." "Left to Die" tells the grisly story of a serial killer in the wintry mountains of Montana, a psychopath who shoots out the tires of women driving alone on twisting, iced-over roads. After they crash from the blowout, he "saves" them, pulling them out of their cars and taking them home to care for them. After a week or so of healing, the killer strips them, takes them out during a blizzard and ties them to a tree, naked, leaving them to die of exposure. Two female detectives are on his trail. Exciting climax coming up near end of book: the bad guy shoots out the tire of one of the detectives! I am finishing this book at three in the morning. I have now reached page 496. End of book! No conclusion! I look to see if pages are missing. Then I read the post-epilog note Ms. Jackson writes to her readers, telling them if they want to find out what happens, we should buy her next book, "Chosen to Die," coming out in 2009. "What!" I scream, flinging the book against the wall. "You can't do this, you miserable strumpet! You've given new definition to the initials, 'P.T.,' which now stands for Plot Teaser!" The next day I call her publisher, Kensington Press, and ask for my money back. They tell me to call the bookstore. Instead, I find Ms. Jackson's website. I track down the space allowed for reviews of the book. With great relish, I write, "This is the first book I have ever read that left me feeling manipulated, used and laughed at by the author. That you have the incredible arrogance to not conclude a thriller, you obnoxious ..." EDITOR'S NOTE: Because this is primarily a family-oriented publication, I have regrettably cut off the author's review mid-sentence, in addition to deleting his subsequent seven profanity-laced paragraphs.) " ... and finally, there may be thousands of insufferable egomaniacs in this world, Ms. Jackson, but you are in a league by yourself. No doubt you would use a vanity license plate on a getaway car. "For whatever it's worth, I am going to do everything I can to discourage people from reading or buying, 'Left to Die.' In fact, to make sure no one I know buys this book or rents it from a library, I am going to reveal the plot and the ending to everyone I can. Beginning with this column." Cantankerously Yours, Wendell Abern Wendell Abern can be reached at [email protected], or by email at: [email protected]

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ON RELIGION

By Reverend Jack Noble

Looking Back From time-to-time life allows us the opportunity to be around people who are enthused with life. I don't mean the guy who puts the lampshade on his head and dances around the middle of the table. Nor am I thinking about the person who thinks it her responsibility to be the life of the party or the center of attention. Not at all, instead, I am referring to the men and women we know who are generally just happy with life, and other people. One of the great things about such people is that very often their enthusiasm rubs off on those around them. The epistemology of the word "Enthusiasm" is fascinating; it comes from a compound Greek word, "en," which means of course "in," and "theos," meaning "God." So, the literal translation of "enthusiasm" is "to be in God." Therefore, the truly enthusiastic is the one who reflects the indwelling God. I suggest that the more you ponder this, I think you will agree with me, that the Greeks not only have a word for it, but, they have the word for it. I can think of no other human characteristic, with the possible exception of goodness, that adds more to our enjoyment of life. It seems to me that the wise ones have always known this. In fact it was Emerson who said, “Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Over the years, I have been thinking about this, and it occurs to me that this is not so mysterious as it might at first sound. Most children have this quality. So do most good dogs - and that's why they are considered "good." This, like so many other things in life, is that it's hard to define, but we know it when we see it. Enthusiasm is our ability to respond with eagerness to life. The person with enthusiasm has about them the capacity to generate an overall positive feeling in others about ideas, people, or events - anything, for that matter. The man or woman who has enthusiasm responds to life not only with the five senses and the brain, but with their emotions, as well. They feel things; they care. That is why we enjoy being with them. The other thing worth remembering, is that enthusiasm is more than excitement; excitement, ex, is outside, or external. Consequently, when we are merely excited, it takes something from outside (to-excite), to offer stimulation. With EN-thusiasm, on the other hand, the stimulation that is generated is from within. Therefore, the enthusiastic person loves the things they feel, great or small, significant or unimportant - everything from a marriage partner or a flavor of ice cream. When they feel enthusiasm, they give out love, and this - I am convinced - is the indwelling deity that the Greeks had in mind.

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WE LOVE OUR PETS Could Thanksgiving Dinner Kill Your Dog? By Elizabeth Correa Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and good cheer. Don't ruin it by jeopardizing the health of your dog. The season for giving thanks is upon us and it's time to celebrate the splendid holiday with family and friends. Dogs have become such a part of the family that many families want to include them in the food, festivity, and Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, this can make your dog sick or even kill your dog. Here are the reasons why including your dog in your Thanksgiving dinner and celebration can be dangerous: Traditional Thanksgiving foods can cause your dog to develop pancreatitis. Many Thanksgiving foods, including turkey gravy and mashed potatoes with butter, are high in fat which can cause your dog to develop pancreatitis, an inflammatory disease of the pancreas, which can lead to serious illness and even death. Dogs should never be given high fat foods even on special occasions such as Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey bones can cause an intestinal perforation in your dog. Turkey bones are prone to splintering and a piece can easily lodge in the esophagus or intestines causing a life threatening intestinal condition. To protect your dog, don't feed him turkey bones on Thanksgiving and keep the trash can with turkey remnants out of his reach. Holiday desserts with chocolate can cause serious health problems for a dog. Chocolate contains theobromine which is a central nervous system stimulant. It can cause your dog to develop an increased heart rate, hyperactivity, increased panting, twitching, diarrhea, and vomiting. Depending on the dose, it can even result in a fatal cardiac rhythm. Theobromine poisoning is a true medical emergency. If your dog ingests chocolate or experiences these symptoms after being around chocolate, you should call your veterinarian immediately. You dog may become agitated with strangers in your home. If you plan on serving Thanksgiving dinner in your home, it's probably a good idea to give your dog a special chew toy and put him in a secure room. With so many people coming into and out of your house, your dog may become agitated. Dogs don't like changes in their routine and may not find mingling with strangers to be enjoyable. There's also a higher risk of your dog escaping to the outside when there's so much confusion. If you want to do something special for your dog on Thanksgiving day, consider giving him a small amount of lean turkey meat with no gravy along with his regular food. Even this may give some dogs intestinal symptoms such as diarrhea due to a change in their diet. Give your dog a new chew toy or try "Thanksgiving Day DInner" canned dog food by Merrick. After the celebration is over, take a relaxing walk with your best friend and celebrate and quietly ponder all you have to be thankful for. Gigi + Luca Pet Boutique, The Shoppes at Beacon Light, 1825 NE 24 St, Lighthouse Point, 954-784-8755, or our site:

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ASK THE DENTIST

By Marc Sander,DDS,FAGD

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DENTIST Some questions you may want to ask on your initial phone call could include: Does the office accept my insurance and work with my insurance company? Does the office adhere to strict sterilization guidelines? If you have a family, you will want to ask whether the office treats children. If you have any special needs, inquire as to how they can be accommodated. There are also things you should consider once you arrive at your new dental office. Are you treated courteously? Does the office appear neat and clean? You should be able to tell the dentist about yourself and your dental needs or desires, without feeling rushed. Is the dentist sensitive to your concerns or abrupt and impatient? Do not be afraid to tell the doctor of any fears or concerns that you may have. For example, if you are extremely fearful, and this has prevented you from getting dental treatment, ask if the office does any form of sedation. If you have had nitrous oxide in the past, you may want to ask if that is available. Also, a possible alternative to I.V. sedation can be one pill oral sedation, for a relaxing, stress-free appointment. With regards to treatment, if there were treatment options,

EYE ON HEALTH

In selecting a dentist that is right for you, you should feel comfortable with the dentist, his or her staff and have all of your questions answered. The overall treatment of your oral health is a shared responsibility between you and your dentist. Dr. Sander is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, numerous study clubs including the Woehler Research Group, as well as dental associations including the ADA, FDA, ACDDA and BCDA. Questions for Dr. Sander can be sent to [email protected]

PRESBYOPIA AFTER 40

During middle age, usually beginning in the 40's, people experience blurred vision at near points, such as when reading, sewing or working at the computer. There's no getting around it - this happens to everyone at some point in life, even those who have never had a vision problem before. Currently an estimated 90 million people in the United States either have presbyopia or will develop it by 2014. This is generating a huge demand for eyewear, contact lenses, and surgery that can help presbyopes deal with their failing near vision. Presbyopia occurs naturally as part of the eyes aging process. This is different from astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness, which are related to the shape of the eyeball and caused by genetic factors, disease, or trauma. These age-related changes occur within the proteins in the lens, making the lens harder and less elastic with the years. Age-related changes also take place in the muscle fibers surrounding the lens. It is believed that as we age, the lens continues to grow. With less elasticity, the eye has a harder time focusing up close. Visit your doctor for a thorough eye exam including tests to diagnose presbyopia. Symptoms which may indicate that you have presbyopia include: difficulty with focusing close up, tendency to hold reading material at arms length, blurred vision, headaches, fatigue, or eyestrain when doing close work. Sound familiar? Try not to self prescribe with inexpensive readers. You may

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were they presented to you? There may be options that vary in complexity, durability and cost. The benefits and drawbacks of these options should be discussed. Were you given the opportunity to have your questions answered? Questions about your treatment might include: Why is the procedure being done? How much time will it take? What is the cost and how much will I be responsible for? There should be an understanding of your financial obligations - whether you have insurance or not. You may also want to ask if the office offers plans for financial arrangements. With all this information, you will then be assured that you are making the bestinformed decision for your treatment.

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cause more harm to your eyes. Laser surgery does not correct presbyopia bifocal or progressive lenses are the most common correction for presbyopia. Bifocal means two points of focus: the main part of the spectacle lens contains a prescription for nearsightedness or farsightedness, while the lower portion of the lens holds the stronger near prescription for close work. Progressive addition lenses are similar to bifocal lenses, but they offer a more gradual visual transition between the two prescriptions, with no visible lines between them. Another option is bifocal or progressive contact lens, which offer the convenience of contacts along with the ability to see close up as well as far away. Bifocal contact lenses may be helpful for people who have trouble seeing things close up (for example, reading small print) and do not want to wear reading glasses or bifocal glasses. Usually bifocal contact lenses are prescribed for both eyes. Sometimes a bifocal contact lens may be prescribed for only one eye, and a regular lens or no lens at all for the other eye. You may need to try several different types of lenses. Bifocal contacts come as soft lenses and gas permeable ("hard") lenses. Your doctor can recommend which type you should try, and trial lenses can be ordered. Dr. Goberville is a Board Certified Optometrist located at Eye Site Vision Center 2490 N. Federal Hwy. Lighthouse Point, Fl 954-9433779 and 2344 N. University Drive Coral Springs, Fl 954-344-3937

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

S i m p l e Tr u t h s A b o u t To d a y ’ s R e a l E s t a t e M a r k e t

Wow - this market sure is having a way of separating the wheat from the chaff. Be sure that you hire more than an Truth is - it's a bumpy ride for real estate agent to represent you - be sure there is an agency behind sales and yet don't believe everything the your agent with a track record of stability and integrity. media is telling you. Closed local sales are up and down month to month, but generally Big word of caution: truth is many businesses are springing Jim Balistreri more up than down over the same period up today preying on the financial misfortune of others. last year. The average sale prices for homes These "professionals" are offering all kinds of bail-out and condos are slightly below 2003 levels and above the 2004 schemes to home owners in financial difficulty, whether a levels respectively. Inventory still remains very high and if short sale or pre-foreclosure. Be very careful, your long you do not need to sell - take your property off the market - standing agencies are often the best companies to assist you the reduction in supply will have an overall positive effect. in these turbulent times. Interview very carefully and speak to the brokers or managers of these firms before you entrust Truth is - everyday we are helping folks buy homes and were your real estate business to an agent. Again caution, many helping folks sell homes. And yes, we are in perhaps the agents are holding themselves out as experts to the public largest financial crisis of all times, yet mortgage financing is and are often operating out of their field of expertise. still available and very affordable. It now takes more work to get the deal financed and closed but that is what profession- Balistreri Realty, a member of the Leading Real Estate als are paid for. Truth, with FHA financing, buyers can qual- Companies of the World, the world's most productive ify with as little as 3.5% down with a 580 credit score or network of real estate brokers, and a member of the higher. There are so many reasons why folks should be buy- Florida Association of Realtors, the voice for real estate in ing today. Florida. Jim Balistreri, Broker 954-545-1606 www.Balistreri.com While talking about professionals - another truth is - it takes a professional with skill and knowledge to get the job done. By James M. Balistreri, CRB, CIPS

LIBRARY NEWS

Dewey — “Cat in Residence” By LHP Library Director Doreen Gauthier

It's about a cat that lives in a library in Iowa - how wrong can it be? A new book touted as the Marley for the feline world entitled Dewey* has been making the rounds of the print and talk media. Dewey lived for 19 years as the "cat in residence" at the Spencer Iowa Public Library. His life began less than glamorously as a foundling in their book-drop on a frozen December morning. The adventures of an elegant yellow cat are heartwarming and endearing reading. Author and former library director Vicki Myron shares her joys, frustrations, and many personal moments throughout this book. Spencer's population is equal to that of Lighthouse Point. The town's footprint is four times larger as it is surrounded by farms and corn fields. The average household income is $43,100. Lighthouse Point's average household income is $72,400 and we are part of a larger urban metropolis. Equally important are the comparable philosophies of the City of Spencer and Lighthouse Point; their City Commission, library board and patrons. The libraries are perhaps more similar than the communities themselves. Both have automation systems which track exactly how many books, games, and movies come and go - the most popular and those which haven't been touched in years. Neither library can be considered a silent hall worthy of Andrew Carnegie; both have a rather bustling environment of children being read aloud to, young adults using the computers,

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parents and grandparents browsing the shelves, reading a magazine or checking stock reports. When one enters either library you still notice the books - colorful covers, more contemporary artwork, but the shape and size of the books look the same as they did in 1982, 1962 or 1942. The book has survived television, radio, talking pictures, circular, dailies, Punch and Judy shows, Shakespeare's plays. The book has survived two world wars, the Hundred Years War, the Black Death and the fall of the Roman Empire. Books even survived the Dark Ages when each book had to be hand copied and few people other than the copier could read them. The Internet isn't going to kill them either, in fact it will enhance them. Another truism of both libraries is the belief that our most valuable asset is our people. We are good, solid, hardworking individuals. We are proud, but humble. We believe our worth is measured by the respect of our neighbors and our patrons. We would not wish to live anywhere else. We believe that seemingly ordinary people stand out in a crowd. They are the dependable, non-complainers who never ask for more than their fair share. They are the unheralded heroes. Dewey the cat is more than just another animal tale - it reaffirms and validates the importance and significance of the library as a central entity in each and every community. We proudly join in his legions! *Myron, Vicki. Dewey. New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2008.

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Get It in Writing — Power of Attorney, Health LHP FINANCE Care Proxy and the Role of Alternate Decision Makers What would happen if you became incapacitated and couldn't handle your financial affairs? Who would act on your behalf to pay bills, watch over investments and deal with the paperwork that accompanies collecting insurance and other benefits? Or, who would make arrangements for your medical care and see that your wishes for treatment were carried out? Without advance planning, a court would make these critical, and highly personal decisions for you. THE ROLE OF ALTERNATE DECISION MAKERS Before you talk to a lawyer about naming alternate decision makers to carry out your wishes, you can save time by understanding the types of issues such individuals may be charged with addressing. For Financial Affairs, a Power of Attorney A power of attorney is a legal document that gives another person authority to act on your behalf with regard to legal, business or financial affairs. This document gives the person you designate the ability to pay your debts, manage investments, and even make charitable gifts that could help reduce your estate taxes should you become incapacitated. The power-of-attorney agreement ends at your death unless you also name this person as the executor of your estate. FOR MEDICAL CONCERNS, HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES The two most common forms of health care directives are a living will and a health care proxy. A living will is a document presented to an attending physician that explains the care you wish to receive (or avoid) in the event you are incapacitated by a terminal illness or serious accident. For instance, it can express your wishes for controlling pain, receiving nutrition or making life-support decisions. Alternatively, a health care proxy allows you to designate someone, a

proxy, to make medical decisions for you. Hospitals and nursing homes are required to ask about the existence of any such documents when you are admitted. In most states, a health care proxy does not take effect until you can no longer make medical decisions for yourself; until then, only you can legally consent to any treatment. A comprehensive health care advance directive combines both a health care proxy Scott Lanza and living will into one document. Organizations such as AARP, American Bar Association and the American Medical Association have joined forces to create a simple, yet comprehensive form. PLANNING CREATES PEACE OF MIND Informing loved ones and doctors about the types of alternate decision makers you would choose in a wide variety of situations can bring peace of mind to those most concerned with your well being. Though you cannot anticipate an unexpected health crisis, you can plan ahead to ensure that you and your finances are cared for in a manner that coincides with your intentions, even if you cannot make decisions for yourself. Scott Lanza, Certified Financial Planner & Branch Manager of Lighthouse Point Financial welcomes your inquiries at 954-5825233. 2036 E Sample Road in the Gateway Centre

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BSO Detention Facility Dedicated to Fallen Hero

Hot Off the Grill

Sheriff Al Lamberti Reports

By John Offerdahl (a.k.a. The Gridiron Griller)

Bacon-Sacked Shrimp

(Prep & Ready time: 30 min., Grill time: 4 min. Serves 4) It doesn't get much better than the feeling of executing a good solid tackle except of course for the exhilarating sensation of sacking the quarterback! This week I've got a great recipe for you that tastes just about as good and that NFL sack feels - Bacon-Sacked Shrimp. They are so easy to make, and pack in a lot of flavor within their diminutive frames. They are delicious over pasta, but make great appetizers too. Another great benefit is the quick grill time - only 4 min.! So, fire up your grill and your team with these tasty bites. Sack the shrimp, sack the shrimp, sack the shrimp!

BSO Deputy Paul Rein was shot and killed while conducting a prisoner transport on the morning of November 7, 2007. During his 20-year career with the Broward Sheriff's Office, Deputy Rein worked in the Department of Detention's Central Intake providing prisoner transport. He was also a member of BSO's prestigious Honor Guard. Deputy Rein proudly served in the U.S. Army from October 1948 until February 1950. Prior to joining the Broward Sheriff's Office, Deputy Rein worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years. During Deputy Rein's memorial service I promised his family that Paul would forever hold an honored and hallowed place in our ranks and his sacrifice would never be forgotten. I could think of no better way to honor Deputy Rein's sacrifice than by dedicating one of our jail facilities to his memory. This past April, at my request, the Board of Broward County Commissioners voted unanimously to rename the Sheriff's North Jail the Paul Rein Detention Facility. It is one way for our agency to keep Deputy Rein's legacy alive forever. Our agency hosted an official unveiling of the facility's new signage on September 25, 2008. In attendance were Deputy Rein's closest friends, family and colleagues.

PREP MARINADE • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper • 1/2 tsp. cumin • 1/2 tsp. onion powder • 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper • 1 tsp. granulated garlic • 1 Tbsp. Lea & Perrins • 2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice • 4 Tbsp. Butter, melted • 9 slices bacon cut in half • 18 jumbo shrimp, shelled and de-veined Partially cook bacon in the microwave without allowing them to crisp. Combine the butter and spices in a ziplock, add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temp. for at least 30 min. Remove the shrimp, but reserve the marinade. Wrap a slice of bacon around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick to hold both ends of the bacon. READY Set up your grill for direct grilling at a medium high temperature (you're able to hold hand 4 inches above grate and count to 4 Mississippi before pulling it away), While grill is heating, make the pasta and sauce. Pasta Bed • 3 T. olive oil • 4 T. butter • 3/4 tsp. lemon pepper • 5 cloves fresh garlic minced • 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice • 3 Tbsp. Capers drained • 16 oz. Angel hair boiled & drained al dente • 1/4 cup torn fresh basil • lemon wedges Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute. Add the lemon pepper, lemon juice, capers and fresh basil. Pour over pasta and toss. LETS GRILL! Oil hot grates and place the shrimp on hot grill for 4 minutes or longer until shrimp are opaque throughout. Be careful not to overcook. Serve pasta onto individual plates and top with a handful of bacon sacked shrimp.

The Paul Rein Detention Facility is a "direct supervision" jail where the staff works closely with inmates and inmate movement is kept to a minimum. The result is greater security and lower operational costs. Designed to house 1,020 inmates in two four-story towers, the jail encompasses 257,790 square feet, with most of that space dedicated to housing inmates. More than 200 BSO deputies monitor the inmates, assisted by nearly three-dozen support personnel. The Broward Sheriff's Office operates the 10th largest local jail system in the United States. The American Correctional Association (ACA), the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) have all accredited BSO's Department of Detention and Community Control (DODCC). The men and women of the Broward Sheriff's Office recognize the sacrifices of our fallen heroes. May Deputy Paul Rein and the other heroes we lost in the line of duty rest in eternal peace.

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IDENTITY THEFT

Credit Monitoring Services & The Top 5 Myths and Realities

It seems we can't turn on the television without hearing the many jingles and commercials for "free" credit report offers. The problem is, F.R.E.E. may spell free -but in this case, it's not really free. In order to get that much Denise Richardson touted "free" credit report, you must first subscribe to their credit monitoring services. Many people have the impression that credit monitoring services alone will provide a high level of protection against identity theft. That's just a fallacy! It's a myth -and one that often gives consumers a false sense of security. Let's sort through the most common myths and realities of credit monitoring services; 1. MYTH: Credit Monitoring Services will prevent identity theft. REALITY: Most monitoring services simply allow you to occasionally monitor the contents of your credit report. They are reactive, in that they only notify you AFTER a problem has occurred. 2. MYTH: Credit Monitoring Services tell you immediately when someone uses your credit card information. REALITY: Credit monitoring services are designed to inform you of any changes to your credit report. This sounds good, but what many don't realize is that the data contained in your credit reports may not be recorded in "real time." Just because an identity thief opens an account in your name today, doesn't mean the creditor will immediately report that account to the credit bureaus. 3. MYTH: Purchasing one credit monitoring service allows you to monitor each of your credit reports with Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. REALITY: Not always. Many credit monitoring services only monitor one of the big three credit reporting agencies, and not the other two, which is a problem, since many creditors don't report to all three bureaus. The credit report you are monitoring may not be the credit bureau that a fraudulent account is reported to. 4. MYTH: Having a credit monitoring service is much the same as placing fraud alerts. REALITY: No. Credit monitoring services only monitor what is already in your credit report, which you can do for free. You can call the toll free number (877-322-8228) to order your free annual credit reports from each bureau. You can order them all at once-or stagger them and order one every few months. 5. MYTH: Once you learn from your credit monitoring service that there's a problem on your credit report, they will fix it. REALITY: NO! A credit monitoring service does not include credit restoration services. If your identity is stolen, you are on your own to clean it up-unless your monitoring service contract expressly states that it includes a recovery of identity service. Reports of corporate or governmental data losses continue to dominate the headlines and serve as stark reminders we simply can't control whether or not our data lands in the hands of thieves, hackers or even dumpster divers!

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Living in paradise has its price and that includes being subject to the wrath of Mother Nature. We all hope and pray that a major hurricane will never wallop our paradise -yet we must prepare as if one will. That's exactly what we need to do when it comes to identity theft-prepare for the worst and take measures to lessen the blow. There is nothing we can do to 100% prevent identity theft, just as there nothing we can do to stop the wrath of Mother Nature. But there are always maneuvers we can take to help lessen the potential impact -but credit monitoring services alone, will not provide protection or relief. They are not a proactive service -they are reactive in nature and only notify you of any problem, long after damage has been done. Though I find value in a variety of services that offer to protect and restore my identity if stolen, credit monitoring services do neither. • Obtain your free credit report from the right place. Amendments to the FCRA and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2005 designated your right to receive a free annual credit report from each of the three big credit bureaus. You can order your credit reports by calling the toll free number at 877-322-8228 or going to the officially mandated site at annualcreditreport.com. (Be sure to spell it correctly or you will be hijacked to an impostor site.) • Review your credit report and dispute all account inaccuracies on the form that comes with your credit report. Inaccuracies such as inaccurate addresses, erroneous employment notations and mistaken name variations can be an early tip off that someone else's credit is co-mingled with yours or that someone else is using your credit. Be attentive to items such as; accounts that were paid timely but indicate they were paid late or reflect an overdue balance and take note of accounts that are more than seven years old and should be removed from your report. Dispute all inaccuracies in writing and send back via certified mail. • Examine your credit card and loan statements. Aside from reviewing current charges applied to your credit card, it is equally important to pay close attention to your interest rates...any rate spike can be a predictor of derogatory credit data contaminating your credit file that will also affect the price interest and insurance premiums. Additionally scrutinize monthly loan statements for errors. Lender errors are common and can be costly if undetected. Erroneously applied late fees, extra principal payments and escrow discrepancies can be costly. Knowing what lies within you credit report will help to detect fraud, but it will do nothing to deter it. As always, if you have any questions whatsoever, feel free to contact me at your convenience. Visit: givemebackmycredit.com/blog for more tips to avoid fraud.

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• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce • 1 cup Beans, aduki, mature, soak overnight in water • 3 tbsp white wine , dry • 1 fresh leeks, sliced • 1 medium carrots, chopped • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1 sweet potatoes, cubed • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 Bouillon, chicken, dehydrated, packet • 3/4 tsp dry italian seasoning • 1 tsp tabasco sauce • 2 tbsp unsalted tomato paste • 1 tsp fresh ginger root , grated • 1 tbsp Sauce, worcestershire • 1 medium garlic cloves , crushed • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets ! • 1/4 tsp onion powder IES • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped D O • 1 pinch black pepper T GO • 4 tbsp lowfat plain yogurt (optional) E I D • 8 boneless skinless chickB DIRECTIONS: R A C en breasts , cut into strips 1. Soak beans overnight. OW L DIRECTIONS 2. Using soaked beans, drain, rinse well, and put in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially cov1 In a large, resealable plasered, for 30 to 35 minutes. When done, the beans should still be sometic bag, combine the soy sauce, wine, lemon juice, oil, what hard. Italian-style seasoning, ginger, garlic, onion powder, and 3. Add all other ingredients except the broccoli and cilantro, and cook ground black pepper. for 10 minutes. Next, add the broccoli and cilantro and simmer for 2 Place chicken in the bag. Seal, allowing it to marinate about 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight. 4. To serve, spoon into bowls and top with a spoonful of natural yogurt, 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. if desired. 4 Thread the chicken onto skewers, and set aside. Additional Information: Soaking the beans overnight is crucial to this 5 Pour marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a recipe as it greatly reduces the cooking time of the beans. boil over high heat. 6 Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared ALMOND & CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI grill for approximately 8 minutes per side, basting with the sauce several times. Chicken is done when juices • 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted, roughly chopped run clear. INFO: To reduce burning, soak skewers in • 1/2 cup white all purpose flour warm water for 15 minutes prior to use. • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder, unsweetened ANTIPASTO SHISH-KA-BOB • 2 tsp instant coffee granules • 1/2 tsp baking soda These easy to make skewers are loaded with antipasto • 1/8 tsp salt vegetables and cheese. Makes 8 servings • 1/2 cup granulated PLENDA® INGREDIENTS • 1 eggs • 1 egg whites • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup fresh baby spinach , equal to 8 leaves • 1 tsp almond extract • 1 cooking spray, for baking • 3/4 cup fresh cherry tomatoes (or 8 tomatoes ) DIRECTIONS: • 8 pitted calamata olives 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use aluminum foil to • 2 oz fat free mozzarella cheese , cut into 8 (1/2 inch) cubes cover a baking sheet and coat with nonstick cooking spray. • 1 cup canned artichokes hearts, drained , rinsed and quartered 2. Place 1/4 cup almonds, all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, (2 hearts) cocoa powder, coffee crystals, baking soda, and salt in a • 4 oz canned palm hearts , each cut crosswise into 4 pieces, blender and blend for about 2 minutes, or until the almonds are rinsed, and drained ground. Pour the combination in a bowl. • 1 oz turkey pepperoni , equal to 8 slices 3. Put the Splenda, egg, egg white, vanilla, and almond extract • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar in the blender and process for approximately 2 minutes. • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil Combine the flour mixture and the egg mixture and mix in 1/4 • 1 tsp dried basil , crumbled cup almonds. • 1/2 tsp ground oregano , crumbled 4. Form a log, about 5 inches long, on half of the sheet using half of the batter. Repeat this step on the other half of the sheet DIRECTIONS: using the rest of the batter. Place in the oven and bake for about 1 Thread each skewer with 1 each of spinach leaf, grape tomato, 15 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes and decrease the olive, cheese cube, artichoke quarter, heart of palm piece, and oven temperature to 300 degrees F. pepperoni slice. Arrange on a platter and set aside. 5. Use a bread knife to cut each log into 10 1/2 inch diagonal 2 Whisk together the vinegar, oil, basil, and oregano in a small slices on a cutting board. Place the slices back on the sheet and bowl, evenly spoon over the skewers, and serve. bake for about 20 minutes, or until they are dry. Additional Information: Store in an airtight container. www.lhpmag.com

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hey Kids! Born in December?

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COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT

Broward’s Tough Economic Times

It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone reading this article that our local, state, and national economies are suffering. Banks are collapsing, the stock market is plummeting, unemployment is rising, and home values are decreasing. At every event I attend, your neighbors are telling me that they are worried-very Ken Keechl, District 4 worried. I get it. It's a scary time to County Commissioner be raising a family or running a business. And guess what? It's a scary time to be one of nine Commissioners in charge of a County government as large as Broward County. But it's an exciting time as well. And the solution to our temporary economic problems isn't difficult. Quite simply, as a governmental entity, Broward County must learn to do more with less. And this is imperative because we know from experience that when the economy suffers, the need for county services increases. By a 7-2 vote, we have just approved Broward County's FY 09 budget. And for the second year in a row, I have kept my campaign promise to never raise your property taxes. Similar to last year's budget, the Broward County Commission has cut its FY 09 budget by approximately $87,000,000.00. Before you elected me in November of 2006

AL’S CORNER

Facing the Changing T imes

This profile is slanted toward information on Electrical Contractors but in many cases it also applies to the many companies serving our service industry. Statistics show that about 70% percent of these companies have less than 10 employees with annual revenue of less than $1 million. The largest employee age group is 45-54 By Al Siefert with the average age of this workforce being 51.5 years. The next highest age group is between 55-64 years of age, followed by the 35-44 age groups. The 65 and older age group is larger than the 25-34 groups and the 18-24 year olds are practically non existent. What this is telling us is that in the next two decades we will see a shortage of trained technicians. The educational statistics for this workforce shows a little less than 20% of these employees hold a BA college degree. Another 35% have some college credits up to a BA degree and about 27% have a formal apprentice, trade or vocational training above their high school education. Many high schools dropped their industrial arts programs and now we are seeing the results in a shrinking labor market. Broward County offers vocational training at Atlantic Vocational, McFatter Technical Center and Sheridan Vocational School. In the Broward County School system statistics from 2005 and 2006 show 70% graduate High School and go on to start College. I was not able to track the number of students that dropped out of College their first year or the number of students that did not finish High School. That equates to more than 30% of the students are

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to be your County Commissioner, it was common for the Broward County Commission to increase its budget year after year after year. Well, those days are over and property tax relief--at least at the County level-- is finally becoming a reality. How were we able to do this, especially in these tough economic times? By being fiscally prudent and rejecting historical spendthrift budgets. For the second year in a row, we have continued to consolidate our vast organizational structure (and eliminate unnecessary jobs); we have deferred capital programs where appropriate; and, as a last resort, we have minimally cut back library and park hours during times of limited utilization. Whenever we reduced or eliminated a program, we assessed the impact and worked diligently to minimize that impact if possible. We started funding "needs" and not "wants"--just like we all do at home every day when balancing our families' budgets. In closing, I want to tell you that after having served as your Broward County Commissioner for almost 2 years, I am optimistic about Broward's economic future. One thing is for certain: this isn't a time for politics. It's a time for leadership. And this year's FY09 budget is a step in the right direction. Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl [email protected]

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left to make choices on their careers with no formal training to help them find a job. I feel that our schools should educate the 70% college bound students, but not forget the 30% that will be part of our workforce of the future. I feel that our schools should offer fundamental vocational training to give those students a head start in finding a profession. As a contractor, this workforce problem is also our fault. We need to be more involved in our schools to keep the students informed on the career possibilities that are available in our industry. Many students are probably not aware of the good high paying jobs that are available in the service industry. Many employers today will hire a student in a vocational school program, give them additional training and may even pay for their schooling. Vocational schools offer training in Health Care, Automotive, Computers, Trades and many other vocational areas. The problem is that most of the applicants for these careers need financial support to attend these schools. In many cases, the money is simply not there. Today, when we advertise for electricians, you would think that there would be a line at the door. This is not the case. Most of our candidates are not qualified as electricians; they cannot pass a simple skills test, but consider themselves "electricians". In the building trades there will always be work for the trained professionals with a good work ethic. The work is sometimes hard, but the wages are good and will allow for advancement and a rewarding lifestyle. Al Siefert Electric (954) 493-9411

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CHIRO CARE

Symptoms Are Warning Signs By Dr. J. Peter Painter

Headaches are not normal. Backaches are not normal. Numbness and tingling are not normal. These and countless other symptoms prompt people to consult our office on a daily basis. Due to our hectic lifestyles, we have a tendency to take our health for granted and ignore the warning signs that our body produces that let us know that a problem exists. We often cover up these signs with medication. For years we have been taught that symptoms are the problem and we need to get rid of them. The real problem that you should be concerned with is what is causing those symptoms. Covering up the symptoms with medication ignores the underlying cause and delays the healing process. When that cause is found and corrected, symptoms often disappear. Chiropractors don't treat symptoms, they treat what is causing the symptom. For example, you may experience leg pain that is caused from a problem in your back. The back is the cause and should be treated, not the leg where the pain is. This improves symptoms naturally. Taking muscle relaxers or pain killers just

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mask the symptoms and do nothing to treat the underlying cause. Your body has the amazing ability to heal itself given the right environment. This includes proper nerve function, adequate rest, and nutrition. Judging your health by how you feel can be dangerous! The first symptom of high blood pressure is often a deadly stroke. The first symptom of heart disease could be a fatal heart attack! Because your body is so adaptive, by the time many symptoms warn you that a problem exists, it can be well advanced. You can be healthy and still not feel well. Vomiting after eating improperly prepared food is a healthy response. Taking a drug to prevent your body from expelling the toxic food could be deadly! Fevers, diarrhea, and other symptoms are natural ways your body responds to infection and disease. Proper function, controlled by your nervous system, is the key to health. For further information, please contact Painter Chiropractic Center at 5002 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point. Call 954-421-9171

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