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As we prepare for a new year, we thought it might be helpful to provide a list of ways to change and improve our lives that goes beyond the most common resolutions (quit smoking, lose weight). Hopefully, you’ll find at least one or two suggestions that you hadn’t thought about, or confirm what you’ve already decided. So get ready, 2013 here we come.Page 54

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Forecast Mostly SunnyThoughts on the economy moving into 2013

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Styleclutch pg 36pumps pg 38Capes pg 40eyebrows pg 42fashion pg 44

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Viewniverse Publisher’s letter Pg 10floridian quotes pg 11

Scene Daytona Beach Film FestivaL pg 12 The Festival of Trees pg 14 RENDEZ-VOUS GRAND OPENING pg 16

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Arts arts preview pg 23scrooge the musical pg 28

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Traveljust add snow pg 77

Tableblau restaurant review pg 84wine review pg 85beer 101 pg 88

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on the coverYoanna House with Prodigy Models

Photography by Ben Sasso

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Photography by Ben SassoModels: Joanna House with Prodigy Modelsand Aaron BeanMakeup: Ashley RoseHair: Yen RyderStyling: Tammara Kohler with Fused FashionWardrobe from Neiman MarcusLocation: Hammock Beach Resort

Basix Dress $960, Alexis Bittar earrings $355

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Him: Bogosse velvet jacket $625, Robert Graham shirt $178, Theory pant $195, Prada shoes $1250Her: Badgely Mischka gown $870, earrings $395, Rachel Zoe bracelet $420, Rene Caovilla shoes $1395

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25 WAYS TO

CHANGE YOUR LIFE

IN 2013

As we prepare for a new year, we thought it might be helpful to provide a list of ways to change and improve your lives that goes beyond the most common resolutions (quit smoking, lose weight). Hopefully, you’ll find at least one or two suggestions that you hadn’t thought about, or confirm what you’ve already decided. So get ready, 2013 here we come.

DUMP THE LOSERSRemember when your mother said, “Birds of a feather…” Well, she was right. Your closest friends are either lifting you up or they’re dragging you down. If it’s the latter, treat them as you would nuclear waste: RUN.

DREAM BIG/ACT BIGGERWhere would we be without dreamers? Think of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Like them, millions of people have gargantuan aspirations. But do they have the gumption and discipline to turn their dreams into reality? Dreaming alone won’t change the world. Not even your little corner of it.

STOP THE BLAME GAMEIf you aren’t where you want to be in life, take that blame finger and aim it squarely at yourself and the decisions you’ve made. Of course there are factors and people that negatively impact our station in life; bad things happen to good people. It’s called fate. But focusing on that, and using it as an excuse, only hinders forward progress and leaves you stuck in the mud.

HAVE MORE SEXSee a sex counselor if you need an explanation.

QUIT YOUR JOBIf you’re absolutely miserable at work, or your job is not significantly leading to a better life, then maybe it’s time to heed the words of Johnny Paycheck and tell your boss to take his/her job and . . . well, you know. [Warning: Given the economy, think twice on this tip.]

by Alex Payne

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LEAVE YOUR WORK

AT WORK

Is there anything more annoying than a mate who is more intimate with their iPhone or Blackberry than they are with you? We’re a nation of workaholics, generally at the expense of our families. Companies will happily take as many free hours of your home time as you are willing to donate. Set limits that balance family and work.

SPEND YOUR MONEY ON MEMORIESIf you’re fortunate enough to afford a few luxuries, consider spending that money on a vacation with family or friends, as opposed to that expensive thingamajig that you must have but will probably end up in a garage sale. Unlike anything you buy, precious memories are gifts that keep on giving.

START A BUSINESSBe your own boss. Control your destiny; but before diving off that cliff, make sure you’ve done your homework and that your parachute (Plan B) is in working order. It won’t be easy and there’ll be many a sleepless night. But you won’t be bored.

COME OUT OF WHATEVER CLOSET YOU’RE INLeading a double life to please others and society is torture. In the end, those who really love you will still love you. Plus, it’s virtually impossible to be true to others if you aren’t true to yourself.

DON’T GIVE YOURSELF CREDITYou need credit cards for online purchases, car rentals, hotels, and even for racking up valuable exchange points. But unless you’re able to pay the full balance each month, you’re paying a lot more for everything you buy. If that’s the case, switch to cash and avoid debt.

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"E llen [DeGeneres] told me not to go with anyone else, because they’re competitors,” explains Willow Tufano, describing her sudden offers to do guest appearances on Anderson Cooper, Good Morning America and other shows that tried to sweet-talk her into a trip to New York or L.A. for a news-breaking interview.

She chose Ellen and told GMA she’d be happy to speak with them afterward. “They sort of said, ‘Oh that’s alright’ and never called back,” laughs the North Port, FL resident.

The national interest in Willow isn’t because of a hit song, a movie or some sort of sordid scandal. Instead, the spotlight is shining on her because, at the tender age of 15, Willow is a blossoming real estate mogul who has proven that there are business opportunities for driven, innovative people — even if they happen to be a teenager on a skate board.

Willow bought her first house at age 14, an idea that occurred to her as a result of tagging along with her realtor mother, Shannon Moore. The money came as a result of pure ingenuity—claiming free stuff from Craigslist, abandoned homes

(with the realtors’ permission) and even leftover yard sale items.

“The first time, I just found stuff on the curb,” she says, recalling how it all started in 2010. “I offered to sell it and split the money, but the guy just let me take it.” She began looking for free and cheap items, which she would then sell at her yard sales. Then Shannon told her about Craigslist. “I was like ‘What’s that?’ But I made about $500.”

She says she just put the money in the bank, not saving for anything in

particular. But as she watched her mom

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Willow shops for sneakers to resell online

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When one year closes, another year opens . . . We asked community leaders, retailers, builders and business owners – people with a finger on the economic pulse of East Central Florida – this question:

WHAT’S BEHIND DOOR NUMBER 2013?

Larry McKinney // Daytona Beach President and CEO, Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce

Things are definitely looking up. As economic de-velopment gets stronger, we’ll have some suc-

cess and new jobs next year. Home sales are up, and small business will hold steady and start to rebound. With tourism, I think there are some really unique opportunities with new

events that are going to attract people.

Kent Sharples // Daytona Beach President, CEO Business Alliance

I’m looking forward to 2013 being a good year from the standpoint that the state is highly organized and quite competitive. Reshoring, along with more confidence from the manufacturing sector combined with an aggressive marketing plan, will help bring jobs into the state of Florida and this region.

Carlos Lira // Daytona BeachGeneral Manager, Gary Yeomans FordWe’re thinking sales are going to increase. In the

last three years, people have hesitat-ed to spend because of mortgag-es and foreclosures, but I see the housing market coming around. When people feel secure in their homes, they spend more money;

and that’s good for all business.

Laurie Schammel // Ormond Beach and Port Orange

Owner, Adornments. I definitely am looking forward. I opened a second store 2 ½ years ago in the middle of the economic mess, because I felt like our economy would get better. What goes down must come up, and I have seen a

gradual increase in the last three years. It’s a slow growth, but I see growth.

Jamie Adley // Port Orange2013 President-Elect Volusia Building Industry Association. We’re very positive about next year.

The County Council has enacted a stimulus that puts a moratorium on the impact fees. We’ve seen a direct increase in sales as a result of that, which has a huge trickle down effect on our local

economy.

Betty Jo Stafford // Flagler Beach Realtor, Owner of Down by the Sea Art Gallery and Boutique. Who knows! I’m

optimistic. Life is a cycle; it goes down, and it comes back up. There’s something to learn in each of the dips and the highs. I’ve listened to all the giants of industry, but I don’t know who’s right. I don’t think we’re ever going to sail as high as we have, but I’m optimistic that eventually things will come to some sort of normality.

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