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10 YEARS – OLYMPICS - 9/11 – GO RED

This month marks the Tenth Anniversary of Lifestyle Publications. During that time many have imitated, but never duplicated the impact our magazines have in the community.

We have featured your neighbors who are NFL Hall of Famers like Dan Marino, Olympic Gold Medalists like Dara Torres & Misty May Treanor, NBA Champions like James Jones and MLB World Champion Jeff Conine, as well as ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to make our cities better.

I am proud of our Lifestyle team who throughout the years, have contributed their heart and effort to the vision of “building a better community, so business can take care of itself and grow!” I am grateful for our advertising partners who engaged this vision and found value along with success through our partnership. I also appreciate the readers who embraced us each month and supported both the causes we covered and our advertisers.

Even with some challenges, Lifestyle Publications has sustained and continued to grow in credibility and infl uence. Now, we look to do even more in the year ahead with a new chairman and team of experts, who possess years of marketing and publishing experience to continually improve the product and the value we provide to our stakeholders.

The London Olympics added excitement prior to going Back-to-School. There were many inspiring moments, such as the USA Ladies Gymnastics Team, Michael Phelps winning gold along with the most number of medals by any athlete and the Bahamian men’s 4 X 100 relay team winning gold. But nothing could compare to the South African

Sprinter Oscar Pistorius, who also happened to be a double amputee. His spirit and determination to compete should be an example to everyone in the power of “belief!”

It always amazes me when sport brings the world together in a united cause and in a congenial manner. We can only hope world leaders’ transfer this ideal to the political and economic stage as well.

This month is also the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country. Fortunately, we have not had any similar events since 9/11. There will be many remembrances and I will be at one - the Tunnel to Tower Run in Fort Lauderdale. This run mirrors the footsteps of fi refi ghter Stephen Stiller, who selfl essly ran back the three plus miles from the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel to the Twin Towers, so he could assist his fellow fi refi ghters. We all saw the rest of the story unfold on television. So, if you are looking to honor the memory of the men and women who perished that day, you can raise an American

fl ag, say a prayer or join me on the 5K run downtown.

The “Go Red for Women” Luncheon takes place at the end of the month at the Marriott Harbor Beach. This is an amazing event bringing together infl uential women from around the community in support of a worthy cause. I encourage you to attend this kick-off to the philanthropy season.

Finally, I wish everyone a safe and Happy Labor Day and to my friends and family celebrating the High Holidays – L‘Shana Tova.

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According to fashion trend experts bangles will be the rage for back to school wear. But they are not only fashionable for kids and teens; adults love to collect them, too. And the more

the better. Bangles come in a variety of styles and are sometimes referred to as “arm candy.” They can easily be purchased from $10 to $50 or more.

Bangles date back to the Egyptian days and were once made of bones, stones and wood. Nowadays bangles are classifi ed in different categories such as alternative health bracelets, like karma bracelets; sports bracelets like the yellow Lance Armstrong bracelet; and the fashion-worthy bangle, bejeweled with decorative stones, gems, colorful designs and other outrageous ornamentations.

So be sure to stock up on the new bangle trend, mix and match and wear your style with pride.

Now that Harry Potter has fi nished off Lord Voldemort,

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cover has already caused an uproar for its “plain” look. As noted by Little, Brown and Company, here are the details of J.K. Rowling’s fi rst novel for adults.When Barry Fairbrother dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Seemingly an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war.Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils…Pagford is not what it fi rst seems.And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations?Blackly comic, thought-provoking and constantly surprising, The Casual

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DID YOU KNOW? Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains.

1 Don’t just fi ll up the scoop and dump it in the washer. You defi nitely won’t get the maximum

number of loads from the box. For instance, if you use Ultra Tide’s 40-load box and fi ll the scoop for every load, you’ll get just 15 scoops per box. Instead look at the lines on the side of the scoop. The top line, for a full load, is usually well below the lip of the scoop. Highlight the lines with a dark-colored marker to help you avoid the problem in the future. If you have soft water, using half the recommended amount is suffi cient.

2 Too much soap causes clothes to fade faster. Over-use of detergent is actually the leading cause of

fading. Clothing may also acquire a thin, fi lmy layer of soap because your washer can’t thoroughly rinse the fabric. Do you tend to be itchy? It could be you’re wearing your detergent!

3 Too much soap’s not good for your washing machine, either. Excess soap can gum up the

works as soap deposits and lint form in your washing machine. These

can contribute to mold – and its accompanying stench; they can plug up fi lters and other openings; and they can lead to mechanical breakdowns. In some machines, you may also end up wasting (and spending more for) water as the machine spins into extended cycles in an effort to remove the soap.

4 Run a test load to see if you’re over-soaping. Run a load with clothes only – no detergent. Do

you see suds? That’s an indication of how much detergent you are wearing.

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Making wise choices regarding the foods our kids eat has been a hot topic lately. With child obesity rates sky rocketing, even the First Lady is getting involved. But it all starts at home, and although breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, lunch for your kids is also extremely important.

Let’s break down the lunch into four components: the main meal, snack, treat and the drink. Your focus should be to provide protein, fi ber, healthy fats and a limited amount of calories.

THE MAIN MEAL Most parents prepare sandwiches

as the main meal. So let’s start with the bread. Stay away from refi ned carbohydrates, which are mostly found in white breads. These carbohydrates burn quickly and drain the energy out of your kids. Choose whole grains such as whole wheat bread instead. Pack the bread with lean meats like turkey, roast beef and ham, and add a slice or two of lower fat cheese.

Carol Costa from Coral Springs suggests using lower sodium products, too. “I buy lower sodium cold cuts for my kids because they are healthier and still taste great,” said Carol. “I also use mayonnaise made with canola oil. It cuts out the unhealthy fat and calories but adds fl avor.”

You can also pack peanut butter and jelly, but use a natural peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt and choose preserves over jelly – they include chunks of real fruit.

THE SNACK This is the perfect time to introduce

fruits and vegetables to your child’s lunch. Grapes, sliced carrots, celery sticks with peanut butter, apples, orange slices, bananas, blueberries and strawberries. You get the idea. If you want to give them two snacks choose a fruit or vegetable and then a small bag of gold fi sh pretzels, baked potato chips, mixed nuts or lower fat cheese packets like string cheese.

Frank Weiss from Weston makes his kids cheese and crackers. “My kids crave cheese and crackers so I buy Cabot brand reduced fat cheddar and Triscuits,” said Frank. “They absolutely love it and don’t miss the extra fat or calories. The cheese also has a ton of protein and is rich in calcium and the Triscuits are low fat, high fi ber and have no sugar or high fructose corn syrup.”

THE TREAT Almost every kid looks forward

to a “goody” packed away in their lunch. You can provide one and still maintain a healthy balance to the meal. Try to limit the calories to around 100 or less and spurn treats with Trans fats and an abundance of sugar. Rice Krispies Treats, Sugar-free Jell-O or low sugar pudding, Clif Kid Z Bars in chocolate brownie or chocolate chip varieties (they have more calories but are packed with protein and whole grains), or a mini 3 Musketeers bar are smart choices. A small portion of dark chocolate is also a good choice if your child likes dark chocolate.

Carol Hague from Parkland packs cinnamon graham crackers or Quaker Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip bars with 25% less sugar.“Graham

crackers are sweet like cookies but have much less fat and sugar compared to cookies,” said Carol. “And although the Quaker bars are granola and made for breakfast, I like to put them in the kids’ lunch because they are like a sweet treat and they love them – and I like the fact that they have fi ber, protein and very little sugar.” THE DRINK

Many parents don’t dwell on the drinks they give their kids the way they do other aspects of their meals, and it’s a mistake. Many juice drinks and water-based drinks are loaded with sugar and calories and are destitute of any nutritional value. If you don’t want to give your kids plain water than try low-fat milk or chocolate milk, lightly sweetened iced teas, or low calorie, low sugar drinks like Minute Maid Fruit Falls. Another great option is V8 V-Fusion Light with 50% less calories and sugar but still offering a combined serving of vegetables and fruit.

There you have it, a few good ideas to help keep your kids healthy, energized and feeling good during the school day. And they might even help you to feel good knowing that you are making the right choices for your kids.

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A senior from Broward County is rushed to the emergency room because she mixed medicationsthat are contra-indicated. Another bounced around from specialist to specialist, undergoing duplicate testsand procedures.

All of this could be avoided. More than 100 studies document

the critical role primary carephysicians (PCPs) play in patientcare. PCPs can be many things for a patient — their cheerleader, advocate and even their medicalinterpreter — but most importantly,the studies prove that having a strongrelationship with a PCP leads tobetter quality of life, more productivelongevity, and lower costs as a resultof reduced hospitalization, improved prevention and better coordination of chronic disease care.

AvMed Health Plans, one of theoldest Medicare providers in SouthFlorida, has embraced a more PCP-coordinated approach to healthcare. The company recently introduced CenteredCare®, which puts the PCP at the center of every member’s care.

According to Dr. Edwin Rodriguez,Medical Director at AvMed, this coordinated approach will lead tobetter health outcomes for patients.

“Some 15-20% of Medicare hospital admissions are due to medicationcomplications,” said Rodriguez. “By developing a strong relationship with your PCP, you can avoid this.”

Louise Schendel, a senior fromMargate who visits her PCP every three months, admits she would belost without the lasting relationshipshe has built with her PCP over theyears.

“When I have a problem, I call him and he tells me exactly where togo and what to do. I feel like I havesomeone out there rooting for me,” said Schendel, an AvMed MedicareAdvantage plan member for two years. “Without my PCP I wouldn’t have the confidence on where to go and what specialists to visit.”

William Pena, M.D., a primary care physician who practicesin Hollywood, often acts as aninterpreter for patients who don’t

always understand what a specialist recommends:

“They want us to explain procedures. The best way to get better results is when a patientclearly understands what they have and how to interpret tests. They need to understand their options for treatment and they rely on their PCPto help.”

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DELIGHTFUL DESSERTS THAT WON’T PACK ON POUNDS

Desserts don’t have to be loaded with fat and calories to taste decadent. Try these tonight!

Skinny Cow: They come in ice cream bars, cones, cups and sandwiches. Try the strawberry and vanilla ice cream swirl sandwiches: only 150 calories and 2 grams of fat. Or the chocolate truffl e bar: 100 calories and 2.5 grams of fat.

Jell-O Pudding: The chocolate fat free pudding snacks only pack 100 calories per serving.

Blue Bunny Frozen Yogurt: Bordeaux cherry frozen yogurt with dark cherry pieces and dark chocolate chunks will only set you back 120 calories and 3 grams of fat per ½ cup.

Luna Nutz Over Chocolate Bar: 180 calories, 4.5 grams of fat and 10 grams of protein.

DROP AND GIVE ME 10 … MINUTES OF EXERCISE

The guideline for daily exercise is working out – cardio and strength training – for at least 20 minutes a day. But if you don’t have the time you can always break down your exercise routine in 10 minute intervals. Let’s look at a series of exercises that you can perform for 10 minutes each day.

Speed walking: This is not a leisurely walk in the park. Speed walking is what it sounds like; exerting yourself as you walk, pumping your arms and moving your legs rapidly.

Machines: You can use a treadmill, elliptical trainers, rowing devices, stationary bikes, Stairmasters, or tread climbers.

Walk up the stairs: If you have stairs in your home, use them. Walk briskly up the stairs and slower back down.

Jumping rope, jumping jacks, dancing, running in place: use your imagination!

CHOOSE HEALTHY FROM THE FROZEN FOOD SECTION

It’s almost impossible with our modern day, bustling lifestyle to prepare a freshly cooked meal every night. Sometimes we order out for pizza or subs, sometimes take-out Chinese food. None of those choices are particularly healthy, though.

Some of us choose frozen dinners. Let’s take a look at a few choices that will provide your family with a nutritional meal.

Kashi products: Kashi brand frozen dinners are usually a good bet. They are relatively low in calories, sodium and fat, and offer protein, fi ber and whole grains. Try the Chicken Pasta Pomodoro or Black Bean Mango.

Tabatchnick: This is a specialty frozen food that comes in Minestrone Soup, Vegetarian Chili, Vegetable Soup and more.

Boca brand: These offerings are meatless. They offer the Boca Meatless Cheeseburger, Lasagna and Chili.

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Tunnel To Towers 5KRun/Walk Returns To Fort Lauderdale

The 2nd Annual Tunnel to Towers Fort Lauderdale 5K Run/Walk, presented by PatriotNational Insurance Group, willtake place Saturday, September 8 at 7:30 a.m. starting at Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Boulevard.

In addition to a 5K Run/Walk, the event will include a day of family-

friendly activities at Huizenga Plaza to include food trucks, games and entertainment.

Last year, the Fort LaudRun/Walk was the most succof all the community runs with more than 3,000 participants raising more than $75,000 to

support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Special OperationsWarrior Foundation.

“Participants ranalongside fi refi ghters infull gear,” says Cindy Campbell, Director of Client Relations and Events at Fort Lauderdale’s Patriot National Insurance Group, who organizesthe event. “It was inspirational to have community members come together for this amazing and worthy cause.”

Started in 2002, the Tunnel to Towers Run recreates the final footsteps of fi refi ghter Stephen Siller who was last seen runningthrough the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel with 75 pounds of gear strapped to his back en route to the World Trade Center after the attacks. The event, which was

originally intended as a way for New Yorkers to honor the fallen heroes, has now become a yearly tribute to everyone who lost their lives that day and transcends the tragedy. Last year, more than 20,000 people attended and took part in the NY event. So far, more than 30 communities have signed up to hold a Tunnel to Towers Run in their own towns, with the goal of one run in 343 different cities across the nation.

Cost to register is $35 per adult and $25 per child under 12 on the day of the race.

All proceeds will benefi t the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to be used to build Smart Homes for triple and quadruple amputees from post 9/11 wars to enable them to live independently.

For more information call (954) 532-8790 or visit www.tunneltotowersfortlauderdale5k.com.

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If you like great food… exceptional wine… shopping via a silent and live auction with such incredible items as a 12-day Celebrity Cruise in the Mediterranean - and the opportunity to support the ground-breaking work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, then the 2012 Taste of South Florida is just the ticket!

This year’s black-tie food and wine event takes places at the tre-chic Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, September 22nd. Scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. the evening will begin with a reception featuring several tasting stations and then on to a fi ve course sit-down dinner, each prepared by some of South Florida’s fi nest chefs. To insure there’s energy to spare… Pure Energy Entertainment will be on hand for dancing.

Some of those live and silent auctions include dinner-packages from the area’s best restaurants and fabulous hotel and spa packages for him and her. American Airlines has donated tickets for the auction which will be paired with vacation

destinations including a seven night stay at Elite Island Resorts in the Caribbean and a one week stay in a five-bedroom suite at Aspen’s Snowmass Club. Exclusive Resorts is offering a fi ve-night stay.

As anyone who has ever worked on a non-profi t fundraiser knows, there’s a lot of time, energy and passion that goes into making an event successful. You can ask Casey and Matt Shore and Alexandra (Alex) Mores. This is the 4th year that Casey and Matt are with the event, having been Co-Chairs for the last three years and are now Honorary Chairs. Alex was Co-Chair last year and is now Chairwoman.

“In the 1950’s, few children with cystic fi brosis lived to attend elementary school,” said Jody Kotler with the CF Foundation. “Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their forties and beyond.”

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staff works tirelessly towards the CFF goal and is always ready to help the friends, families and volunteers associated with cystic fibrosis,” said Christina Landshut, Executive Director of the CFF South Florida offi ce.

Committee members helping to plan the event are Matthew DiGregorio, Elisa Hernandez, Michelle Homoky, Paula Morabito, Angie Valdes, Melanie Giorno and Carmen Garcia.

Presenting sponsors for the event are American Airlines, Panache - A Classic Party Rentals Company, Lifestyle Magazine Group, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. Gold Sponsors are Celebrity Cruises, Equity One, Ernst & Young, Greenberg Traurig, Oswald, SEACOR Holdings, Price Waterhouse Coopers and table sponsor Mercer and Steven Douglas Associates. Other sponsors include Advisory Financial Group, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Oceanus Insurance, Hospital Physicians Partners and Ryder Systems.

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Go Red For Women Luncheon And Love Your Heart Workshops

More than 400 infl uential business men and women will gather at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa on September 28th to take part in the 7th Annual Go Red For Women Celebration Luncheon and Love Your Heart Workshops. Guests will learn about heart disease and support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement, a campaign to raise awareness about heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women. This event will empower women and men alike to take charge of their heart and in turn, lead longer, stronger lives. Heart disease affects one in every three women across the United States. However, only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. “We women are the backbone of the family structure,” said Giselle Cheminand, event chairman and CEO of GCI Worldwide Corporation, the Greater Miami/Fort Lauderdale Go Red Sponsor. “Having a healthy heart, both physically and emotionally, is what allows us to

provide for our families.”The celebration includes

educational workshops and an interactive boutique by local sponsors starting at 10 a.m., followed by a heart-healthy luncheon at noon. This year’s theme is “Extinguish Heart Disease” because that’s exactly what supporting the American Heart Association will do – eliminate the nation’s biggest threat. The association encourages all women to take charge of their own heart health by visiting their doctor and knowing their numbers.

Blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers can be improved by making lifestyle changes, resulting in healthier lives. For more information, please visit www.goredforwomen.org

Contributions to the cause fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women locally and across the country. Circle of Red, a very special group of women who contribute signifi cant resources and infl uence in support of the cause, is crucial in driving local support to fund lifesaving research and to educate women. Duree Ross is the Circle of Red chairman.

Tickets to the event are $125 per person. For further information, sponsorships or tickets, call 954-492-6912 or visit www.heart.org/browardgored. The Go Red For Women movement is sponsored nationally by Macy’s and Merck & Co., Inc. The campaign’s Queen of Hearts is Lorraine Thomas. LP

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Not My Daughter… Find A Cure Now!

What a day! The 3rd Annual Not My Daughter…fi nd a cure now! Shopping Boutique and Luncheon is raising the level of excitement for its October 8th event. Attendees to the third annual Not My Daughter…fi nd a cure now! Shopping Boutique and Luncheon will have even more to look forward to as the group has added some star power to the October 8, 2012 event held at the Marriott Heron Bay from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Emmy award winning journalist, NBC6 South Florida news anchor Trina Robinson will add an energetic dimension to serve as the MC for the event. In addition to anchoring the event, Ms. Robinson will have the pleasure of introducing the talented teen country singers Jenny and Ashley who will be performing at the luncheon.

Not My Daughter…fi nd a cure now! Is a volunteer based organization whose mission is to raise funds and awareness in the battle to end breast cancer before it reaches the next generation. The message of the organization resonates with women of all generations. According to NBC6 South Florida’s Trina Robinson, “I am

thrilled to take part in this amazing event that will undoubtedly save the lives of countless women, raise much-needed funds, and honor those whose lives have already been claimed by this awful disease.”

Star power, entertainment, shopping the 40 plus vendors at the boutique, photography, silent auction and raffl es, and the now famous Not My Daughter favor bags are all elements

of the Not My Daughter…fi nd a cure now! 3rd Annual Shopping Boutique and Luncheon. All proceeds to fi ght breast cancer will be donated to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affi liate.

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by the community of women and men who attend. According to Not My Daughter …fi nd a cure now! founder and committee chairwoman Denyse Hostig: “The community has embraced our group and our message and we are so honored by that. We have attempted to make this year even more special – and having Trina Robinson as our celebrity host is really amazing. It is so special to see multiple groups of friends, neighbors, and generations of women come together and enjoy a fun day to benefi t the cause which is to eradicate breast cancer. We are so excited to have entertainment of the caliber of Jenny and Ashley. The Not My Daughter 3rd Annual Shopping Boutique and Luncheon on October 8th will be truly a day to remember.”

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One of the most well-known and celebrated fall craft events in South Florida is the annual Coral Springs Craft Guild Fall/Holiday Show. Known throughout the tri-county area for its outstanding quality of craftsmanship, this year’s 35th rendition entitled “Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair” will be held on Friday, October 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the La Quinta

Inn, 3701 N. University Drive, Coral Springs.

Actively involved in community service since its inception in 1977, the Craft Guild will be charging an entry fee for Friday evening of two canned goods or $1. This will be donated to the Blessings Food Bank. Saturday admission is

free but additional donations for the Food Bank will be accepted throughout the show.

In keeping with one of the organization’s o b j e c t i v e s o f educating the public in the arts, the Craft Guild will be sponsoring an art competition for local elementary school students. The theme for the contest is “Holidays.” The Honorable Mayor Roy Gold of the beautiful city of C o r a l S p r i n g s

will offi ciate at the ribbon cutting ceremony and awards presentation on Friday evening at 5:00. The students’ artwork will be displayed both Friday and Saturday.

The show will feature many one of a kind creations, limited editions, unique Christmas ornaments and decorations, a wide range of fall and Halloween offerings, home décor and giftware, repurposed art work, and much more.

The purpose of the Coral Springs Craft Guild is to improve and uphold the quality of handcrafted items sold in the area, stimulate creativity in design and use of materials, provide an outlet for the exhibition and sale of the members’ unique crafts, enhance fellowship within the local crafting community, and interact with the community through scholarships and service projects. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month at Cypress Hall at Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs.

For further information on the Coral Springs Craft Guild and its fall show, visit the Guild’s website at www.coralspringscraftguild.com.

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Dr. Charles & Rosalee Messa Lend A Helping Hand To ChildNet

Dr. Charles Messa is a Board Certifi ed Plastic Surgeon who has devoted his career to helping others through cosmetic plastic surgery. He and his wife, Rosalee operate the Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center. And while the couple devote much of their time to the Surgery Center, that spirit of “…. helping others” goes beyond the work place. A case in point is the recent fundraiser they hosted at their home for ChildNet, a child welfare agency in Florida.

“One of the nurses in our offi ce also works at a pediatric offi ce part time and would tell us of the children that ChildNet would bring in for exams before they went into the system,” Rosalee recounted. “The abuse and neglect stories she would

tell made us feel that we needed to do something to help. Not knowing where to start, we sent over Easter baskets for the kids and got such an

amazing response from Suzanne B a k e r, t h e agency’s in-kind coordinator, that we asked what else we could do.”

Suzanne told Rosalee about the great need for something that most children take for granted… back packs fi lled with school supplies! That hit a responsive chord, where-upon the Messa’s decided to have a “Mission Back Pack” fundraiser at their home and set about inviting friends, co-workers and family.

“Our event took place on a Saturday night. It was a cocktail party with about 50 people in attendance,” Dr. Messa noted. “We shared our enthusiasm for the work ChildNet is doing and what a difference back packs can make in the lives of the children starting school who have no real family to help them,” Rosalee added.

Prior to the event, Rosalee and Dr. Messa explained to friends that not only will a student without a backpack have to struggle to transport his books and supplies from class to class, but his lack of a back pack could become a red fl ag for taunting by classmates. The Messa’s story was potent and compelling, as they raised about $10,000… enough to purchase a lot of fully-loaded back packs.

“My husband and I have seven children and feel we need to give to

kids that aren’t as lucky as ours. We plan on doing additional fundraisers, especially for the holidays because the children get very little around this time of year. We also want to raise awareness about this very worthy organization.”

In Broward County every year, several hundred children enter the child welfare system due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. As the local Community Based Care lead agency, ChildNet manages the local system of services and supports for Broward’s most vulnerable children. For information about ChildNet and its services, visit www.ChildNet.us or call (954) 414-6000. LP

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United Way Of Broward County Announces Early Literacy Initiative

Nearly one third of Florida’s third graders attending public school cannot read at minimally profi cient levels. And sadly, those children are four times more likely to drop out of high school. In an effort to ensure more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade, United Way of Broward County recently announced the launch of ReadingPals, a literacy program for elementary school children.

ReadingPals connects underachieving Pre-K through third grade children with volunteers to assist in improving their reading skills. This three-year initiative is just another way United Way of Broward County is helping children in the community achieve their full potential through education. The goal of the program is to dramatically improve reading skills, which will translate to better understanding and better scores. Third grade is a very critical time in a child’s education because it is when a child should have transitioned fully from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”

“This is such a crucial age for children to develop and enhance strong literacy skills so they are prepared for middle and high school,” said Kathleen Cannon, President/CEO of United Way of Broward County. “We

are partnering with the community, asking 300 dedicated volunteers for their time and support to help our children succeed in school.”

The program was proposed to combat the underachieving students

who are unable to move forward with their education due to poor test scores. Locally, United Way of Broward County and its Women’s Leadership Council have teamed up with the Children’s Movement of Florida, Carol and Barney Barnett, the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, and Broward County Public Schools to create the program.

“We so strongly believe that the future of our state rests in the hands and minds of our youngest that we

have personally contributed to the launching of “ReadingPals” -- an early literacy initiative in 10 Florida regions. Our goal is to ensure that more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade,” said Carol Barnett, Chairman and CEO - Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

The ReadingPals program will begin during the fi rst week of October and Pompano Beach Elementary School and Endeavour Primary Learning Center Elementary School will serve as the pilot schools. United Way of Broward County’s Women’s Leadership Council is playing a crucial role in recruiting volunteers from within their group as well as the entire community.

“The hour our volunteers will be giving each week will have an

effect that will last a lifetime,” said Kathleen Cannon, President/CEO of United Way of Broward County. “And as an organization, we are honored to be part of such an important movement to help the children in our state improve their reading skills and ultimately graduate from high school.”

For information about volunteering, visit www.unitedwaybroward.org/readingpals. For more information on ReadingPals, please contact Lola Jordan at (954) 462-4850 ext. 143 or [email protected]. LP


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The City of Coral Springs Is Developing A New Branding Initiative

It isn’t often that an entire community is asked to take part in a branding initiative, but that is exactly what the City of Coral Springs has done!

“Our purpose was to conduct research to further discover and develop Coral Springs community “Brand,”” said City Manager Erdal Donmez. “The purpose of this project is to properly position the city to attract development, redevelopment, and investments.”

Looking for direction, the city hired North Star Destination Strategies, a Nashville-based marketing company that also created the slogans and logos for more than 150 communities around the country. According to North Star CEO Don McEachern, at the heart of Coral Springs’ brand will be its competitive differentiator -- in other words, what makes the community special so it can stand out in the marketplace. And one of the best places to fi nd that fi gurative nugget of marketing gold is in the hearts and minds of the people who call Coral Springs home.

Toward this end, North Star developed a customized community-

wide online survey. The questionnaire was carefully crafted to determine the city’s strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities. All residents and businesses were invited and encouraged to participate in the initiative.

While the deadline for participating was July 5th, the ultimate message is clear: As Coral Springs celebrates its 50th birthday, the City is ever vigilant to stay relevant, drawing on its past, but looking to its future.

“The community branding survey is an important tool for gaining a true understanding of our community’s reputation in a rigorous and scientifi c fashion,” said Erdal Donmez. “Armed with an understanding of what makes us distinct and appealing, we will be better able to develop new and

innovative strategies for promoting the City of Coral Springs.”

“We chose a leader in the field of community branding,” said Bob Goehrig, the City’s Director of Communications and Marketing, referring to North Star.

“I can’t emphasize enough the importance of insights gleaned from community members,” stressed McEachern. “To learn what makes a community special, you have to go to the people who spend more than just their money and time there. You have to go to the people who spend their lives there.” During his more than two-decades in the ad world, Don put his stamp on famous brands that included Hawaiian Tropic, Trump Plaza and Panasonic.

“We are excited about this project,” said Coral Springs Mayor Roy Gold. “I am proud that the City involved its businesses and residents in the creation of a new platform that will show the nation why Coral Springs is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Using information from the survey, a plan will be created and implemented in early 2013.

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Classical South Florida From The Top “Reach Out” Contest Winner Is Josiah Blanchette

Seventeen year-old Coral Springs resident Josiah Blanchette started taking violin lessons

when he was fi ve years old… the reason he chose the violin? “… There wasn’t room for a piano where we lived!”

It was a good choice and over the years, Josiah has been honing his musical skills. He was a member of the Florida Youth Orchestra and is currently a violinist with the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Lynn Luce. His violin teacher is Huifang Chen, the Music Director of the Greater Miami Youth Symphony.

While his mother, Sandra and his father Michael are not musicians themselves, they have been

extremely proud and supportive of Josiah’s musical interests, taking him to concerts and providing transportation to the many rehearsals and performances. The family also listens to Classical South Florida (CSF) 89.7 FM… together!

While listening to From the Top, an hour-long CSF radio program

showcasing America’s top young classical musicians that airs each Sunday at 7:00 p.m., Josiah learned about “Reach Out;” a contest that was opened to school-aged classical music fans between the ages of 8 to 17. Josiah entered and won fi rst prize, a Bose Wave Music System with CD player.

Part of the requirements of the contest was to write a letter to one of the musicians on the program. “Not only were the musicians spectacular, one piece was totally unexpected,” Josiah wrote to Carson Marshall. The piece he was referring to was II. Andante Scherazando from the Violin Sonata No. 3 by Frederick Delius.

“We were really thrilled with the quality of the entries,” enthused Dr. Claire Crawford, the Major Gifts Offi cer of Classical South Florida. “The contest was the brainchild of philanthropist Mary Short, President of The Mary Jane Harlow Charitable Trust, who provided funding for From the Top, a program that has been capturing the hearts and minds of a new generation of young people who are discovering the magic of classical music.”

When he graduates next year, Josiah plans to attend college to study music, with a major in composing; hoping to make a career in one of the many fi elds open to him, such as fi lm, television and video game developers.

Classical South Florida 89.7 FM Miami/Fort Lauderdale & 90.7 West Palm Beach & 88.7 Fort Myers/Naples is a member-supported, nonprofit 501(c) (3) public radio organization dedicated to broadcasting classical music. Dr. Crawford can be reached at (954) 522-8755.

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Coral Springs Mayor Roy Gold…Named Environmentalist Of The Year

Mayor Roy Gold, now in his second year as Mayor of Coral Springs, has been a community advocate for years, both as an elected offi cial and a private citizen. While he has a broad range of interests, including education and financial stability for the community that boasts more than 120,000 residents… it was for his commitment to the environment that Mayor Gold was recently named the Environmentalist of the Year by the Broward Young Democrats (BYD), the offi cial youth arm of the Democratic Party in Broward County.

“I’m extremely honored to have received this award from the Broward Young Democrats,” Gold said. “Together, we’ve accomplished so much and yet, I feel like I’m just getting started.” As a tireless champion on behalf of his community, Mayor Gold serves on the Coral Springs Historical Advisory Committee, Coral Springs Charter School, Board of Directors,

and the Coral Springs Museum of Art, Board of Directors, Ex-Offi cio Member.

“Mayor Gold is a champion of the ideals of the Democratic Party, but was chosen specifically as recipient of our Environmentalist of the Year Award as a token of our appreciation for his dedication to that cause,” said Richard M. Hoye, President of the BYD. “Our membership is comprised of young professionals, college

students and high school students, state and local leaders and veteran activists. We work to affect the democratic process through participation in campaigns, the election process, grassroots organizing, fundraising and by encouraging the involvement of young people in the political process,” Hoye added.

As a long-time environmental activist, Mayor

Gold brought a Broward County Waterway Cleanup Site to Coral Springs 16 years ago. Since then, the site has consistently been one of the largest in the county in terms of volunteer power. Gold also founded the Adopt-A-Mile program in Coral Springs in 1990 and has served as the site leader for Broward County Adopt-A-Street since 2002.

Gold was recognized for his many efforts, alongside other volunteers and City staff, which resulted in over 300 community grants for Broward County cities and neighborhoods. He championed the 2nd LEED Gold certifi ed fi re station in the state.

Currently, the Mayor is Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Cambridge Diagnostic Products, Inc. The Michigan native holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Oakland University. A Coral Springs resident since 1978, Mayor Gold and his wife, Janet, have two children, Lauren and Michael (and his wife Susana) and Dylan, their Gordon Setter. LP

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“As you all know, my condition and subsequent surgeries have left me a signifi cantly checkered memory, which is why I am determined to limp my way across this country and meet with you all again in an effort to rebuild some of these memories and relationships that are so important to me,” David Menasche wrote on his Facebook Page by way of explaining his new “Vision Quest.”

You see, for the past 15 years, David has been a teacher at Coral Reef Senior High… and a beloved one at that. Six years ago his life changed dramatically. “I was diagnosed with brain cancer… and after three surgeries and 30-rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, there hasn’t been any marked improvements,” he said. In fact, having lost most of his mobility on his left side and most of his vision, he had to give up teaching.

David might have heard the success maxim that “… a bend in the road isn’t the end of the road,” or his years of positive thinking and inspiring teaching kicked in… because he’s set a new and challenging goal… to see the Pacifi c Ocean!

And he’s not just going to buy a ticket and fl y out to the west coast… not David Menasche… he plans to set out on a road trip, staying with former students all across American… sleeping on their couches. He leaves November 2nd.

“I decided that since I’m going to have a lot of

time on my hands and I’m not going to be able to go to school to meet my students and former students, then I should set out on the road and go see them,” he said. Since “… putting a request for couches” on his Facebook page, he’s already had many offers and he’s planning his trip accordingly.

“I’ve never been to California. I grew up in South Florida and the Atlantic Ocean was always there for me. But there’s this other one on the other side of

the country that’s beckoning for me, and I just can’t refuse its calling anymore. I would really like to see it. It seems like the kind of thing a person should see while they still can,” he said, referring to both his cancer and the slow loss of his vision.

According to Kara Trucchio, a former student who was interviewed on NBC 6 South Florida, “...he inspired us to be the people we are today. He is the reason I became a school counselor. He gave us that drive, that inspiration… and it was contagious!”

And if all of this wasn’t enough, David plans on documenting his trip to inspire his students even though he’s no longer teaching. He’s currently committed to hiring a professional fi lmmaker to document the journey and raising money to finance the documentary.

“I sincerely appreciate your continuing support for this project and I am hoping that we will all be in an internationally released documentary fi lm together. We are not quite there yet, but we are not done yet either,” he recently posted on Facebook.

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Many people dream of being on television, moving to NYC, and working as a Fashion Designer. Not many people are lucky enough to do all three, especially at the age of 26. South Florida native Amanda Perna has done all three, but says it has nothing to do with luck, “I have achieved all that I have by working very hard, and never giving up.”

Amanda fell in love with Fashion at a very early age, and discovered that it was the career for her while attending The University of Alabama. She decided that she was going to work in fashion in NYC, and made it happen. She landed a coveted internship at Oscar de la Renta’s O Oscar brand, and would not look back. The following summer she interned for Calvin Klein, who liked her enough to keep her after graduation. “I graduated on a Saturday, and started working on a Tuesday,” she recalls.

While many people would be satisfi ed with that bit of success, Amanda kept pushing herself harder. She wanted to be on the fashion television show Project Runway, and she applied two times prior to being selected. She refused to give up, “I will not accept defeat, when I am told ‘no’, I work even harder to make it happen.” She was amazed by how many people reached out to her after the show, and used this opportunity to start a new clothing brand, which she named The House of Perna.

This is her proudest accomplishment to date. “The House of Perna represents my journey as

a designer. There are elements that are taken from my life in South Florida, Alabama, and New York. It is a luxury women’s wear brand that is proudly made in the USA, and is designed with the woman wearing it in mind,” Perna states.

The woman who wears clothing by The House of Perna is sure to stand out in a crowd. Their use of color, prints, and textures is sure to wow any

crowd. The House of Perna proudly made their debut in Perna’s “favorite place on Earth” South Florida. “We showed our line at Style Week Resort, which was held at The Temple House in Miami. We received so many compliments from everyone in attendance, and can’t wait to see women on the streets wearing our brand,” Perna confesses.

While many people would become affected by such success, Perna remains humble: “I believe my life purpose is to help others and share. I will feel that I have achieved true success the day that I am able to really give back and impact the lives of others.” This is not a girl who just “talks the talk.” She already has spoken with and helped fashion students at The University of Alabama, and Lynn University, but is not stopping there. The House of Perna is working with the organization Rebuild Tuscaloosa on a fashion show in Tuscaloosa with all profi ts going to those affected by the tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa, Alabama last year.

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Born and raised in Coral Springs, Florida to a family of nine brothers and sisters, Greg Cipes was inspired by his theatrical grandparents and TV director father to get into the entertainment business. As a child, Cipes starred in dozens of national commercials, musical, comedy, and dramatic performances on stage. At 13 he made his professional off-Broadway acting and singing debut starring as “Young Solomon” in the production The Rothschilds. At 16 he wrote, recorded and self-produced his fi rst single that became a small dance club hit in South Florida; and at 17 he became nationally ranked as a Junior Professional surfer with 13 corporate sponsors.

Since moving to Los Angeles in 2001, with nothing more than his beloved dog Timber, a guitar on his back, and a surfboard in hand, he has starred in over 22 feature fi lms such as Fast and Furious, John

Tucker Must Die, Simone Says, National Lampoon’s

Pledge This and The Onion Movie. He has appeared on the small screen in Ghost Whisperer, Cold Case,

Gilmore Girls, Raines, House,

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which premieres Saturday, September 29

at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Michelangelo is the most energetic of all the Turtles and is enthusiastic about pretty much everything. His spaciness often makes him the butt of Raph’s jokes, but more than once Mikey’s outside-the-box thinking has saved their

shells. What he lacks in focus, he makes up for in creativity and his unpredictability makes him tough to beat.

While “glued to the television” during the original 1980s series, Cipes found himself inspired by the show because it taught him how to meditate and introduced him to martial arts and skate boarding, which are a large part of who he is today. Voicing Michelangelo is a childhood dream come true because Mikey’s the wild one of the brothers and Cipes considers himself the enthusiastic sibling in his family of nine brothers and sisters. “Freedom, celebration, and respect are the three principles I base my life on and I bring those characteristics to the role of the fun-loving Mikey,” says Cipes.

The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series will be funnier and more action-based than ever before! It begins with Master Splinter, The Turtles’ sensei and father fi gure, leading the Turtles out of their hidden underground lair to visit the surface of New York City for the very fi rst time. During the series, the band of reptile brothers will confront the wondrous and hostile world of NYC, facing enemies more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have imagined.

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WEATHER EXPOSED

Satellite, Doppler Radar, the Barometer, Humidity, Precipitation...

Forecasting the tropical south Florida weather is complicated.

Meteorologists carefully review the variety of tools available to forecast

the weather before each report however, the current conditions and

the atmosphere can change quickly. There will always be some degree

of error.

Our highly educated local meteorologists help clarify why the power

of Mother Nature makes weather exciting!


“I believe I am blessed to have a good life and I feel it is my duty to help those less

fortunate to the best of my ability. This is my day in day out mantra.”


jeff berardelliWhat peaked your interest in choosing

to become a meteorologist?

I have wanted to be a meteorologist since

the age of three! Always was fascinated with

the science of weather and wanted to “teach”

to spread my passion. It occurred to me in my

very early years (maybe age six) that the best

way to teach weather would be to become a

TV meteorologist.

What would have been your other career

path if meteorology didn’t work out?

Unemployed.

Describe what the day in the life of a

meteorologist looks like.

Well that depends on what the weather is.

If it’s sunny then our day is pretty standard.

We arrive at work, review weather maps, draw

weather graphics and present the forecast on

the air.

How has technology enhanced your

ability to perform your job better over

the last fi ve to 10 years?

Computer models have definitely become

better. The forecasts are more accurate. We

have instant access to just about everything the

moment it occurs. Social media allows us to not

only be more accurate but faster. Our computers

at CBS4 are the latest technology available so

we can make graphics much faster, thus spending

more time on making our forecasts.

How do you keep your

audience engaged now

that there are so

many online and

weather applications

at people’s fi ngertips?

I was not a lover of

technology but it meant

getting immersed in it to

an unimaginable degree so

that I could continue to engage

our viewers. I decided in 2007 to

develop a new kind of internet technology

called interactive radar. I named the software

and company ZoomRadar. You will hear CBS4

promote this often on air. We use that technology

on our website here in Miami and it is

currently being used by over 100

media sites nationwide. It allows

users to zoom in and out of

the map and view where

thunderstorms and

tornado warnings are.

This was the first of

its kind. Now every

media site in the

country has this

type of technology.

The link is: www.

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zoom-radar or www.

zoomradar.com.

Does your audience

ever give you a hard

time when the weather

report is inaccurate?

Weather is a variable obviously but people

don’t always understand that.

People will often ask you the same question

several times until they get the response they

are looking for.

What was the strangest weather

occurrence you can remember?

I witnessed a huge waterspout in Tampa Bay.

It was as picturesque and as large as you could

imagine.

Can you share some really

interesting weather facts

that people may not know?

There are more


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Can you share some of

the ways you use your

celebrity status to share

your passions.

I am very active in two major causes at

the moment. I’m on the board of The Children’s

Cancer Caring Center (CCCC). We provide free

cancer treatment for children of families here

in south Forida who have limited

resources or no insurance.

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woman of my dreams.

The Tunnel to Towers Run is also close

to my heart. September 8th will be the second

annual run here in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

I became involved here because I was involved

with starting the original Tunnel to Towers

Run in New York City after 9/11. Most of the

money these days goes to support our wounded

veterans. We are working with Gary Sinise to build

special custom homes for amputees all across

the country. Next year we will build a home for

a local hero right here in Florida. His name is

Corporal Michael Nicholoson, a triple amputee.

What would people be surprised to

know about you?

I used to be a commercial fisherman.

What’s a perfect weather day look like

for you?

Two feet of snow falling on the slopes or flat

calm seas in the Gulfstream would be my perfect

weather day.

What’s your personal/professional

mantra if you are willing to share it?

I believe I am blessed to have a good life and

I feel it is my duty to help those less fortunate

to the best of my ability. This is my day in day

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meteorologist with his or her face on that forecast. I always say: “we’re only as good as our

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Funny thing, I actually remember thinking a

lesson about clouds in middle school was the

most boring thing I’d ever sat through! Everything

changed in high school when I read “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson. I knew I was destined

to explore Environmental Sciences. She was such

a strong and passionate woman.

What would have been your other

career path if meteorology didn’t work

out?

My undergraduate degree is in Secondary

Mathematics Education. I love children and

enjoyed the classroom. The other career I

daydreamed about was becoming a volcanologist.

I took some geology classes, but it simply didn’t

seem practical.


meteorologist looks like.

There are two shifts: early morning and late

night.

For example, the morning meteorologist is

awake by 2 a.m. and at work between 3 a.m.

and 4 a.m. We forecast using a mix of the latest

computer models, radar and satellite data, and

surface maps. We build the graphics you see on

air. We write a forecast for the station website,

twitter and facebook. Hair and makeup must

also be complete before going on air at 5 a.m.

After the morning newscast, we do several short

weathers throughout the Today Show. Finally, we

present the weather during our 11 a.m. newscast.

How does technology enhance your ability

to perform your job?

There will always be some degree of error

because there will always be missing data in

the model runs. Why? Because it is impossible

to input or even compile information from every

inch of the earth’s surface at every layer. So

we have to compare the model runs with what

we know about current conditions and the way

the atmosphere flows.

Radar is often time our most valuable tool. It

gives us access to location and rate of rainfall.

It also gives us insight into movement of rain

(velocity) that can identify rotation and

potential tornado development. At

NBC 6 South Florida we have our

own Doppler radar that gives

us this information minutes

earlier.

Does your audience

ever give you a

hard time when the

weather report is

inaccurate?

Of course! It absolutely

stinks when the forecast is a

bust. No one feels worse than

the meteorologist with his or her

face on that forecast. I always say,

“we are only as good as our tools.” It’s

not a perfect science and we do the best we

can with the information that we have.

When I was working in Massachusetts we

forecasted eight inches of snow with one storm. I

woke up that morning (I had slept at the station)

to find a mere ½ inch of snow. That’s it! An

extremely dry air mass caused all our snow to

evaporate. Radar even showed snow all night,

but it never made it to the surface. All the

meteorologists in town were mortified that our

forecasts were such a failure. I knew some guys

that were depending on the cash from plowing

to buy Christmas presents. I felt awful. I didn’t

show my face in public for a week!



Large hail is always an event here in south

Florida. About a month ago we had golf ball

size hail in Coral Gables.That’s out of the norm.

Can you share some really interesting

weather facts that people may not

know?

Overnight lows don’t usually happen at

midnight. I’ve met many people who believe it’s

coldest in the middle of the night. The longer it’s

dark, the colder it gets. Overnight lows happen

close to sunrise.

Can you share

some of the ways

you use your

celebrity

status to

share your

passions.

School visits

are always a

blast! I love

when teachers

request a visit

from our team.

I’ve made an

effort to be involved

with the Make-A-Wish

foundation. Everything they

do is inspirational and literally life

changing. I will help them out however I can in

the future, whether it’s scooping ice cream to

raise money or tape interviews.


know about you?

I’m married to my high school sweetheart.

We first met in first grade, but we didn’t become

friendly until late middle school. Classic cliché

of book worm (me) and athlete falling in love.

What’s a perfect weather day look like

for you?

A 50 degree morning, warming to the upper

70s or lower 80s is perfect with some sunshine,

and I can take the kids to the beach.

What’s your personal/professional

mantra if you are willing to share it?

PROFESSIONAL: Good things happen to good

people. I’m always mindful of how my actions

impact others.

PERSONAL: Family first. When I’m 80 years

old the most powerful memory of me will be the

one I leave with my children and family.

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I was always fascinated by science when

I was a very little kid and by the time I was

in 7th grade I was thrilled with the power of

thunderstorms. Meteorology seemed like the

natural career path for me. By 13 years old, I

knew I would be a meteorologist on TV.

What would have been your other

career path if meteorology didn’t work

out?

Probably jobless! I put all my effort into

meteorology.


meteorologist looks like for us.

The day usually starts with me looking out

the window and making sure the previous

forecast is still working out. If it’s raining and I

said “sunny skies,” there’s a problem. I spend a

lot of time before I get to work on the computer

looking at atmospheric computer models. I do a

tremendous amount of public speaking when I’m

not working but when I get to work, depending

on how bad the weather is, depends on how

busy I will be. I make my own forecast and

then build all the computer graphics myself to

show viewers at home what I think will happen

weather-wise. It is sometimes over an hour of

graphics prep for a few minutes on TV.

How has technology enhanced your

ability to perform your

job better over the

last fi ve to ten

years?

We are able to

better forecast

the weather.

Technology has

helped present the

weather in a more

visual way on TV.

We can explain more

and efficiently than we

could ten years ago.

How do you keep your

audience engaged now that there are

so many online and weather

applications at people’s

fi ngertips?

There are dozens of weather websites

but really no place to go where you

can sit back and get everything in a

nice package. You can click on the

temps, click on the radar, click on

the satellite, click on the forecast,

but you can simply watch a

weathercast and get it all and

what is important in a nice two

minute package.

Does your audience ever

give you a hard time

when the weather report

is inaccurate? Weather is a

variable obviously but people don’t

always understand that. The audience

is very forgiving. They only get upset

when it involves very big decisions like

hurricane evacuations for a storm that

doesn’t even get close. Of course people

will give me a hard time one on one saying

things like “you get paid to be wrong 50% of

the time!”



I previously worked in Colorado and St Louis.

The strangest has to be thundersnow. It’s cold,

it’s snowing hard, and then there is lightning

and thunder. Very bizarre.

Can you share some really


that people may not know?

Miami almost never sees a

temperature above 100 degrees.

Miami is one of the most exposed

cities in the world to sea level

rise.

Can you share some of the

ways you use your celebrity

status to share your passions?

I am asked to participate at fundraising

causes near and dear to my heart. This year

I’m serving as the emcee at Step Out Walk to

Stop Diabetes on Saturday, September 22nd,

2012 at Marlins Park. This is the single largest

one day event that our organization hosts in

Miami. Each year there have been about 2,000

participants. The emcee plays a key role at

the event in keeping the crowd excited and

providing them event details throughout the

morning as well as introducing special guests.

The event starts at 7:30am and should conclude

by 11:30am or so.


know about you?

I love just about everything outdoors, and

especially on the water. I’m actually a pretty

good sailor and raced my 35 foot sailboat for

many years on south Florida waters. I’m trying

my hand at something new taking guitar lessons

presently.

That’s a tough one. I love clear, cool and

sunny dry days. But I also love black and stormy

skies with thunder and lightning. It’s a tossup.

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DuPree Team Gains Membership In “The Thousand” Elite Real Estate Ranking

I’m reminded of what Elmer G. Leterman said… He was a multi-billion dollar sales genius and author of numerous books on selling… “I sold $58 million of insurance in one year during the depression… I didn’t know there was a depression!” Elmer gained world fame by insuring Betty Grable’s legs for a million dollars.

With an amazing $48 million in sales, The DuPree Team doesn’t seem to know the country is experiencing an economic downturn! In recognition of their outstanding sales record, the husband and wife team of Neil and Marta DuPree of the Keyes Company, Coral Springs offi ce, gained membership in “The Thousand,” a national ranking award that honors the top 1000 residential agents, measured by REAL Trends in partnership with The Wall Street

Journal. This year they were ranked 247. It is the second year in a row that they ranked in the Top 250.

Neil and Marta were recognized in two categories - Transaction sides (in each real estate transaction, there are two sides that can be represented by a real estate agent: a buyer’s and a seller’s.); and Agent team - Sales

Volume and Agent team - Transaction sides.

“With more than 1 million real estate agents nationwide, becoming a member of The Wall Street

Journal/REAL Trends Top 1000 is an incredible accomplishment and this ranking is our way of paying tribute to America’s top real estate agents like Marta and Neil,” said Steve Murray, editor of REAL Trends.

“The DuPree Team ranks in an elite group of individual agents and teams from markets throughout the nation and should be quite proud of their sales successes,” said Marti Gallardo, Vice President of Vertical Markets for The Wall Street Journal.

Marta is the Broker/Vice President of the Keyes Company Realtors and has been a licensed REALTOR® in Florida since 1979. She is a graduate of Florida State University. Neil joined the Keyes Company in 1996 after retiring from 20 years as owner-operator of DuPree Homes, builders of high-end custom homes in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The couple have two grown children and enjoy boating and family gatherings. They have homes in northwest Broward and Hillsboro Beach.

The DuPree Team is made up of 10 Realtors® (including Marta and Neil DuPree) and fi ve staff members. They are the No. 1 producer for Keyes Company Realtors with over 2,000 agents since 1990. Closed career sales volume is more than $800 million.

The Thousand awards program was developed jointly by The Wall

Street Journal and REAL Trends, a leading source of analysis and information for the residential real estate brokerage industry. The Thousand honors America’s fi nest real estate agents and their companies and is compiled and analyzed by REAL Trends.

“With more than 1 million real estate agents nationwide,

becoming a member of The Wall Street Journal/REAL

Trends Top 1000 is an incredible accomplishment and this ranking

is our way of paying tribute to America’s top real estate agents

like Marta and Neil,”

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Infants too young to develop verbal skills are able to let their caregivers know they are hungry without crying. Toddlers are bonding with other children and adults without a word being spoken. Toddlers are learning to communicate effectively without some of the frustration that traditionally accompanies the development of the speech process.

How? Babies as young as six months are able to learn

the basics of American Sign Language and use gestures to communicate. In studies that spanned two decades, California-based researchers (whose fi ndings were published in the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior) determined that signing about: “at least some of the important things in their child’s life made communication easier and interactions more positive. Request gestures (e.g., MORE, OUT) helped children get their needs met, descriptive gestures (e.g., HOT, HAPPY, AFRAID) helped them share important insights about their environment, and all of the gestures helped clarify the children’s initial, crude verbal labels (e.g., “Oh! You’re doing your TURTLE gesture. I guess Tata means ‘turtle!’).”

Here’s what else research has shown about kids that sign:

Their IQs are 10-20 points higher than same-age children who don’t. On average, they have 50 more words in their vocabulary at two years of age.They speak and understand at a four-year-old level by age three.

“We believe so strongly in the benefi ts of sign language that we’ve made it a core part of the curriculum at all our academies,” said Linda Weissman, co-founder of The Learning Experience®, which has a school just north of West Sample Road and west of 441 in Coral Springs. “It is taught to all our students, infants through preschool.”

Those who teach sign language to young children often report that the kids appear to have improved self-esteem and confi dence. While that doesn’t necessarily mean they are all destined for Harvard, it may very well be a sign of good things to come.

Meghan Kelly is the regional training director for The Learning Experience®.

“From six weeks to fi ve years old, The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education® builds a strong foundation for children to grow emotionally, socially, and cognitively at his/her own pace. Our

secure and nurturing center offers a unique curriculum and special programs that have been specifi cally designed to play a crucial role in your child’s early life advancements. This is why 90% of our children graduate our preschool reading at a kindergarten or greater level. At TLE®, we truly provide the ideal environment for your child to learn, play and grow.”

Based in Boca Raton, FL, The Learning Experience® currently has 180 centers operating or under development in 19 states. Its Coral Springs academy is located at 4161 Turtle Creek Drive. To learn more, call 954-341-1332 or visit http://coralsprings.tlechildcare.com/.

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“We believe so strongly in the benefi ts of sign language that we’ve made it a core part of the curriculum at all our academies.”

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BY BRUCE TURKEL

AND another thing...

CUTTING THE GRASS. AND THE BS.

A comedian on late-night television did a funny bit about a guy who hoisted his lawn mower up to trim his shrubs. After the blade hit a hidden branch in the hedge and fl ipped over, the lawn mower chopped off one of his arms. That wasn’t the funny part.

Once the one-armed homeowner recovered, he found a lawyer to sue the lawn mower manufacturer. Why? Because the box did not include a warning that the product should not be used as a hedge trimmer. Believe it or not, the homeowner won the suit. That wasn’t the funny part, either.

The funny part was that the lawn mower did come with a warning not to pick it up and use it as a hedge trimmer. Where was the warning? It was the words “Lawn mower” printed on the side of the box.

Last month I was at a conference in Indianapolis and went to grab breakfast. I lowered half a bagel into the toaster and looked for something to spread on it. Here’s what I found: The peanut butter label pointed out that the peanut butter had peanuts in it. Funny, I thought the word “peanut” made that pretty clear. And the cream cheese label said that it contained dairy. Really? I was pretty sure that both the words “cream” and “cheese” suggested that there would be some dairy involved.

I have a friend whose son has a potentially fatal peanut allergy so I understand it’s critical to know when peanuts are present. And my daughter is a committed vegan, so I also understand the importance of knowing when there’s dairy in a dish. And fi nally, the lawn mower story reminds us all of legal liability. But c’mon, what’s more obvious than peanuts in peanut butter or dairy in cream cheese?

In the effort to communicate clearly, we sometimes become masters of the obvious and tell people what they already know — that our law fi rm handles legal cases, our accounting company fi les taxes or our motivational speech is about motivation. And in the effort to communicate we sometimes tell people what they don’t care about at all —how many computers we own, how many locations we have or how many years we’ve been in business.

But while we’re busy saying all this, what we don’t say is how what we do will make our prospects’ lives better. Why our law fi rm provides peace of mind. Why our accounting fi rm helps assure their family’s future. How our motivational speech will help our audiences achieve their goals.

Now I already know what you’re thinking, “Sure Bruce,

that’s great for everyone else but I’m — big sigh — different. You see, my business is unique…”

Really? Your business is too special to narrow down? Then let’s talk about Volvo.

Volvo is in a lot of businesses. They’re in transportation, manufacturing, research and development, metallurgy, engineering, upholstery, design, import/export, logistics, just to name a few. Plus, they operate retail stores for both new and used products, sales and service, and accessories. Volvo operates under the governmental regulations of the hundreds of countries, states, and municipalities they operate in. They work in multiple languages, with multiple consumers, multiple currencies, and in multiple industries.

And don’t forget that they don’t just make consumer automobiles. Volvo also builds busses and trucks and provides engines and engineering for other companies. Yet, despite this incredible amount of complexity, they still describe themselves with one word: safety.

Volvo knows they don’t have to sell transportation or even getting from point A to point B because that’s not what people are buying. Sure that’s what Volvo’s cars do. But there’s that pesky master of the obvious stuff again. Even though Volvo’s business is as complicated as it can be, they don’t sell what they do, they sell what they do for you.

You’re a better parent, a better spouse, and a better human being because you buy and use Volvo’s products. By buying their cars, you’re telling the world that you care about the people you love and people you’ve

never even met before. Pretty good messaging for a company that makes cars, eh?

Cream cheese says “dairy.” Peanut butter says “peanuts.” Volvo says “safety.” And lawn mower says “cutting grass.” What does your brand say?

Bruce is a branding expert who makes his clients’

brand experiences more valuable.

He’s worked with great organizations including

Discovery Channel, Baptist Health, MetCare, and

Miami. He’s spoken at MIT, Harvard, and hundreds of

conferences. He’s been on NPR and CNN and featured

in The New York Times and Fast Company Magazine.

He has published three books on advertising including

Building Brand Value.

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