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It is hard to believe, but winter is at our door. While we generally do not get the snowflakes or the frosty winter temperatures, we do get the holiday season. The
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It’s the season to gauge our own conduct. Have we reached out to our neighbors to lend a helping hand to those in need? Have we made enough time to truly spend with our children, our parents, our family and our friends? This is the time to mend minor disagreements, to forgive and forget.
This is also the time to think of those less fortunate than ourselves. We should teach our children to share our good fortune with our loved ones, as well as those in need. There are families right here in our communities who need our assistance. Help make the season brighter for them by giving generously.
Consider giving your children gifts they will cherish for a lifetime; the gift of love and the gift of giving. The holidays are the perfect time to teach your chil-dren to be thankful for what they have and to help others. For that is truly what the holidays are about.
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Snowfest – Fifty tons of snow is forecast for Pembroke Pines. The event will be held a new location, Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard, from 2pm-6pm. The children can play in the snow, visit with Santa, skate on the ice skating rink, enjoy musical entertainment, watch holiday performances, and indulge in treats from the Food truck Round Up. They can participate in a variety of activities, including face painting, rides, games, arts and crafts and more. In Santa’s Toy Test Lab, they can also test some table top games from Santa’s workshop. Tickets are only required for the snow and skating areas ($5 per child per area for ages 12 and under). For information, call 954-435-6525.
Santa’s Express – The City of Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue presents the 18th Annual Santa’s Express Children’s Holiday Toy Delivery Program. Residents of Pembroke Pines with children age ten and under can register to have Santa arrive aboard a fire truck and deliver a gift to your children at your home. Registration will only be held on December 6, from 9am to 11am, at Fire Station #69, 9500 Pines Boulevard. Program is limited to 250 households. For information, call 954-436-3006 or visit www.ppines.com.
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Letters to Santa – Santa has been writing letters to many of the kids on his Pembroke Pines route. Any child who has a special message for Santa or wants to submit a wish list should send a letter to: North Pole C/O City of Pembroke Pines, 10100 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Letters can also be placed in Santa’s Express Mailbox at Pembroke Pines City Hall. Santa will personally write back to each child and wish them a Happy Holiday. Santa must
receive letters prior to December 10 to receive a response by December 24. No charge. For information, visit www.ppines.com.
11thHoliday Open House – From 6pm to 9pm, gather your loved ones and bring a camera to see the beautiful displays of holiday decorations and winter village train displays at the Annual Holiday Open House. It will be held at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. There will be live entertainment, complimentary refreshments, face painting, and a visit from Santa. For information, call 954-450-6888.
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Art Exhibit Opening Reception – Attend the opening reception for the Annual Children’s Holiday in the Pines Art Exhibit, from 7pm to 9pm, at the City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery, 10100 Pines Boulevard. Enjoy cookies, punch and the magic of Gary Midnight. Artwork will be on display through January 13. For information, call 954-961-6067.
17thChristmas Party – Attend Pines West Chiropractic’s 4th Annual Christmas Party sponsoring “South Florida 4 Kids.” The all-day event begins at 8:30am. Located at 18501 Pines Blvd., Suite 104. Bring a toy and receive a gift. For information, call 954-432-3343.
20thSundaes with Santa –Santa and his friends invite everyone to enjoy the City of Pembroke Pines “Sundaes with Santa” from 2pm to 4pm, Participants can create a very special ice cream sundae at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103 Avenue. Guests will also enjoy holiday magic, visits with Santa and his bride, entertainment, arts and crafts,
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21stJazz Concert – Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (NW 160 Avenue), from 3pm to 5pm. Listen to the sounds of Hal Roland Band – weather permitting. Bring a chair or blanket. For information, call 954-435-6525.
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Train Exhibit – From December 6 to 27, the Florida Citrus Model Train Society will host an exhibit at the Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street. The model train exhibit will feature multiple layouts, including HO, O, N, and G scales. There will be scenes from the 50’s and 60’s, the turn of the century and today. Children are invited to participate in a scavenger
hunt and enjoy special costumed guest appearances. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For information, visit www.Broward.org/Library or call 954-357-6580.
Holiday Art Sale – From December 12 to 30, let Studio 18 in the Pines help you with your holiday shopping. Meet the artists who created your one of a kind gift, listen to holiday music, snack on goodies and sip some holiday cheer. There will be glass, clay, mixed medium, photography, graphite pencil, oil and watercolor paintings, jewelry made from art and more. For information, call 954-961-6067.
Weston Miracle League – The Weston Miracle League gives South Florida children, between the ages of 5 and 18, with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in Pembroke Pines. Players can join the league throughout the season, which runs through January 25. There is no cost to participate and baseball experience is not needed. For information, visit www.westonmiracleleague.com, call 954-478-9694 or send an email to [email protected].
Softball – Girls, ages 8 to 15 years, can play in the West Pines Girls Softball League. Registration for the spring/summer season begins on December 15. Online registration and forms are available on the Diamond Dusters website, www.westpinesleaguesoftball.org.
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Over 500 people attended the City of Pembroke Pines Veterans Day Ceremony at City Center on
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The Veterans Day program was filled with a variety of speakers and patriotic music. Guest speak-ers included: Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis; Vice Mayor Jay Schwartz; City Commissioners Carl Shechter (WWII-Army), Angelo Castillo and Iris Siple; Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Colonel Willie Berges of the United States Southern Command.
The Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School Band West Campus, under the direction of Dayna Cole, played God Bless America, Armed Forces on Parade, In Honor of the Fallen and the theme from JAG. Retired Naval Lieutenant Commander Pastor Peter Tokar inspired guests with his moving invocation. The Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Department Honor Guard presented the colors, Boy Scout Troop 460 led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Katie Harmon sang the national anthem and Proud to be an American.
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“This is what Pembroke Pines is about - respecting and honoring those who love our Country, our City and who fought to make a day like this possible,” said Mayor Ortis. “We always appreciate and will never forget what our Veterans have done for us.”
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Over 13 million ameriCan kids will be bullied this year, making it the most common
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Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis was the host and emcee for the Anti-Bully Forum, which featured the new documentary film “Bully.” Directed by Sundance and Emmy-award winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch, the movie captures images over the course of the 2009/2010 school year. It offers an intimate look at how bully-ing has touched five kids and their families, and reveals a problem that transcends geographic, racial, ethnic and economic borders.
After the movie, a panel took questions from the audience, which included Pembroke Pines
Commissioners Iris Siple and Carl Shechter. The panel consisted of the following educators: Dr. Kimberly Pizzo, assistant principal of PPCMS-Central; Kenneth Bass, principal of PPCMS-Central; Peter
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“Our distinguished panel of princi-pals discussed the latest information on the topic of bullying and interven-tion techniques,” said Mayor Ortis.
“Bully” was sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, which joined the Bully Project in a historic campaign to end bullying and make schools a safe place for all learners. The Bully Project is an advocacy and educational organization that was inspired by the film. During National Bullying Prevention Month in October, mayors in all 50 states hosted screen-ings of the film and held strategy ses-sions with key stakeholders to create ongoing, citywide bullying prevention initiatives.
For information on the Mayor’s campaign to end bullying, visit www.usmayors.org/BullyProject. For information about the film, visit www.thebullyproject.com.
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EleCted offiCials, members of the Arts and Cultural Advisory Board and residents recently celebrated art-
ist Jacklyn Laflamme’s new outdoor mural, “Comedy and Tragedy,” which is painted on the archway entering the north side of the Susan B. Katz Theater of Performing Arts Center. After a ribbon cutting, Laflamme was presented with flowers and a certifi-cate of appreciation. She then joined her guests for a reception inside the theater.
As the Artist in Residence for the past year, she has received free studio space at Studio 18 in the Pines. In return, she was required to create a public art project that serves the community. The mural depicts the Comedy and Tragedy masks, and ties in the name Susan B. Katz Theater of the Performing Arts on a flowing red ribbon surrounding the masks.
“I was asked to design a mural that satis-fies the theme of comedy and tragedy,” said Laflamme. “In keeping with the artwork that was already inside the theater, I presented a sketch of the traditional comedy and tragedy masks that are typically associated with drama.”
After the City set up scaffold-ing, Laflamme began drawing the image with chalk. Next she applied exterior latex paint to complete the mural.
“It is always challenging to paint something that is such a large scale,” said Laflamme.
This was the ninth mural that Laflamme has painted, including two others in Pembroke Pines. She completed two tempo-rary holiday murals on the windows of City Hall. This one, however, is permanent.
“The nice thing about painting a public mural is that so many people get to enjoy the art,” said Laflamme. “I hope to color the world one mural at a time.”
Tom De Vita was recently selected as the new Artist in Residence.
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The City of pembroke pines art and Cultural department recently selected Tom De Vita, M.F.A. Artist, Designer and Professor, as the new City of Pembroke Pines Artist in Residence at Studio 18 in the Pines. He
will receive free studio space for a year, create a city beautification project, and have the opportunity to participate in group shows/exhibitions at Studio 18 in the Pines.
“Tom De Vita is an amazing artist and this honor is very well deserved,” said Holly Bonkowski, Cultural Arts Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines. “He has dedicated his life to the arts and has always maintained a high level of profes-sionalism and creativity.”
De Vita, who has been a professional artist for 25 years, is an American Figurative Realist painter who works primarily in oil. He exhibits locally and nationally, including a recent solo exhibition titled “The Locals” at The Lee Wagener Gallery, in the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale Airport, Terminal 2. His work is about finding a harmony in dissonance. He creates paintings which appear both old and new, while juxtaposing overlays of animals and figures to express ambiguous and open-ended narratives.
As the Artist in Residence, De Vita plans to further his artistic investigations into Figurative Realism with a concentration on the traditional methodologies of art making, and much more.
“The Artist in Residency Program will give me the opportunity to explore and purchase different materials in the development of a series of work that pairs the symbolic relationships of animals and people,” said De Vita. “For the public art project, I propose a historical painting of Pembroke Pines, on canvas, for the new Civic Center. This painting will be educational, historical, and will exemplify the rich and diverse heritage of our City. I also propose a ‘call to artists’ to have sev-eral Pembroke Pines high school art students assist me in the development of this
painting. The students will be able to share in its creation and be part of this cherished gift to our City.”
Born and raised in New York, De Vita is a classically trained artist who earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture from St. John’s University. Upon graduating, he relocated to South Beach, where he and his wife Lynda opened De Vita Studio, Inc., a visual arts company that develops murals, fine art, illustrations, fashion, and art education. In 2009, De Vita earned his Master of Fine Arts Degree from Miami International University of Art and Design.
Currently, De Vita is a professor at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Broward College teaching painting, drawing, design, and portfolio. He also holds drawing and painting workshops in his studio at Studio 18 in the Pines.
Studio 18 in the Pines is located at 1101 Poinciana Drive. For information, visit www.ppines.com/studio18 or call 954-961-6067. To view Tom De Vita’s work, visit www.tomdevita.com.
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Over 150 people attended opening day festivi-ties for the West Pines Girls Softball Diamond Dusters at the newly renovated Silver Lakes South Park.
Events included the presentation of colors by the Pembroke Pines Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, opening day comments from Mayor Frank C. Ortis, and comments from Vice Mayor Jay Schwartz. All of the Diamond Dusters had an oppor-tunity to meet Mayor Ortis and Vice Mayor Schwartz.
“We asked Mayor Ortis to throw the first ball on the new field at Silver Lakes South Park,” said Annette Calcamuggi, sec-retary of West Pines Girls Softball. “Mayor Ortis has been so supportive of the park renovation.”
The renovations included a new drainage system, a shade sail installed in front of the concession stand, and brick pav-ers placed at the park entrance and in front of the concession stand. There is also a “Walk of Fame,” which consists of bricks engraved with personalized messages honoring the softball players, as well as the names of children and friends who play at the park. The sale of the bricks was a fundraiser to help cover future league expenses
Approximately 100 girls, ages 8 to 15 years, play in the West Pines Girls Softball League. Registration for the spring/sum-mer season begins on December 15. Online registration and forms are available on the Diamond Dusters website, westpines-leaguesoftball.org.
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A well told story Can eliCit an endless array of emotions. Fourth grade students and teachers at the City of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School – FSU campus recently participated in a workshop to
learn how to improve their storytelling skills. “Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time,” said Mabel Medina,
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In the morning, Neile met with 4th grade teachers to suggest a variety of ways that they could help students develop their ideas to become better writers and present-ers. In the afternoon, she met with the students. She began by teach-ing them how to conduct an inter-view to gather information for their stories. Next, they practiced their body language, facial expressions, physical emotions and eye contact to make sure that their delivery was as effective as possible. By the end of the session, they were ready to
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out information for a paper, as well as a presentation. The topic was “How My Family Came to Florida.” The teachers supplied some sample interview questions and a rubric. Each student had an opportunity to tell their own story to the class.
“It was a fun and interesting way to help them improve their speaking, listen-ing and writing skills, which are all part of the Common Core Standards,” said Medina. “They also learned new things about their heritage.”
Teachers from each of the six classes selected the top two stories and the authors told their stories in front of the entire grade. A winner from each class was selected and they shared their stories with the public at the StoryBook Festival. The win-ners were: Anjali Balla, Valentina Machuca, Alan Lopez, Nicole Becerra, Connor Pierce, and Elisa Ortuzar.
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Students at City of pembroke pines Charter Elementary School East Campus recently joined millions of young people across
the nation, as they became rocket scientists for the day during the 7th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day. This year’s event was Rockets to the Rescue, an interactive project that explored the field of aero-space engineering.
“This STEM/STEAM/STREAM project was truly an engaging, learning experience,” said Lisa Dizengoff, East Campus Science teacher. “We are proud of our students’ work and their results, from the launch pad of PPCS-East today.....to NASA tomorrow!”
During the project, all 680 students on the cam-pus (k-5) applied the knowledge they gained from the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)/
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Scientists in kindergarten through 3rd grade experimented with water rockets, air pressure rockets and chemical canister rockets. They also had a chance to launch model rockets.
Students in 4th and 5th used their engineering and problem solving skills to construct “stomp rockets.” They utilized card stock and tape, as well as PVC pip-ing to roll body of the rocket. They found materials in the science lab, such as cups, to create templates for the nose cones. They constructed launching devices from 2 liter soda bottles, tubing and duct tape.
“The objective of STEM/STEAM/STREAM is to inspire problem-solving, critical thinking, and the full utilization of all of the academic areas: Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies Art,” said Dizengoff.
“Cross–curricular, multi-disciplinary, engaging experi-ences are crucial to learning. They motivate, inspire and most importantly allow students to take owner-ship and control of their learning. They are learning and comprehending by doing…not memorizing. This event afforded an array of engaging, experiences and learning that were not only useful for this project, but are applicable to their everyday lives.”
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Veterans honored at Chapel trail elementaryby Debby teiCh
For the fifth year, students at Chapel Trail Elementary in Pembroke Pines honored their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles,
who fought for their freedom. Approximately 50 Veterans, who have relatives at the school, were invited to a celebration and breakfast in observance of Veterans Day. Some even travelled from out of town for the event.
“The Veterans Day celebration gave our school a chance to acknowledge, thank and honor the veterans within our school community for their com-mitment, dedication, and perseverance,” said Liz Grafe, media specialist. “There are veterans in many of our families and we should never forget that they defend our freedom on a daily basis. We should never take any of it for granted and always be thankful and respectful towards them.”
After each veteran was introduced by branch (Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard), they paraded around the bus loop with their families. Dressed in red, white and blue, students in PreK-5th,
faculty and staff clapped and waved as they passed. Many of the classes displayed patriotic items they made for the event, such as hats, banners, and signs.
The Safety Patrols led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, and the chorus, led by Music Director Leonard Hodge, sang the National Anthem. Principal Teresa Lipkins welcomed the veterans and introduced some distinguished guests, including Patti Good, School Board Chair; Donna Korn, School Board Vice-Chair; and City of Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis. Each of the guests addressed the students and veterans. The choir sang “United We Stand,” which was composed by Hodge, and 5th grade student Sophia Hernandez read a poem she authored titled “Thank You.”
After the ceremony, the veterans had an opportunity to visit with the students. They also enjoyed juice and coffee, as well as apple pies
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Grafe says that the event helps students under-stand the diversity of the veterans.
“They saw women in uniform and realized that the military is made up of both men and women,” said Grafe. “It also consists of Moms and Dads of our own students.”
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Elementary sChool students throughout pembroke pines recently learned about the importance of working smoke alarms. They com-peted in the Pembroke Pines Fire Department’s 18th Annual Fire Prevention
Week Poster Contest, which promoted Fire Prevention Week’s theme “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month.” The winning posters were displayed at Pembroke Pines City Hall during Fire Prevention Week.
According to the latest National Fire Protection Association research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half. Meanwhile, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
“In a fire, seconds count,” said Fire Marshal Sandra Lluis. “Roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11pm and 7am, when most people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, giving everyone enough time to get out.”
Approximately 700 students from 14 schools participated in the poster con-
test. According to the rules, the poster had to contain the Fire Prevention Week theme. Each child had to make their own poster, which was judged on originality. Trophies were awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
“The contest is a great opportunity for children to show their creative talents and get them thinking about fire safety at the same time,” said Fire Chief John Picarello.
During October, the Pembroke Pines Fire Department offered a variety of pro-grams aimed at educating the public on fire safety. In addition to the poster con-test, members of the fire department held 20 fire safety presentations at schools, churches, Home Depot and other locations. They also gave away hundreds of helmets, fire prevention promotional items, brochures and more.
For information on the Fire Prevention Week poster contest in Pembroke Pines, call the Pembroke Pines Fire Prevention Bureau at 954-435-6531. To learn more about smoke alarms and “Working Smoke Alarms Saves Lives,” visit NFPA’s website at www.firepreventionweek.org.
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Eyelashes and eyebrows play a CruCial part in an individual’s physical appearance. They both help to give the face symmetry. Thus, complete or partial loss of
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There are many causes of hair loss that affect the eyebrows and eyelashes. Regarding the eyebrows, excessive plucking
and electrolysis done for cosmetic reshaping is a very common cause. Other causes include trauma, such as burns, accidents, and some forms of cancer related radiation treatment.
Medical problems that have been implicated as causes include thyroid dis-ease, autoimmune disorders and hormone imbalance. These medical issues are important to diagnose correctly, since they will impact the approach taken to restoring hair growth. There are many prescriptions and over the counter drugs that may hinder hair growth, therefore it is imperative to review the current medication list. Some of the more common medications include cancer drugs, hormone treatments, anti-inflammatory agents (ex., Motrin, Aleve, etc) and choles-terol lowering pills.
Restoration of the eyelashes and eyebrows may be done by either surgical or non-surgical techniques. Non-surgical treatment involves the use of a specialized serum that is formulated specifically for these areas. The serum enhances exist-ing hairs to grow faster, stronger and thicker in order to provide better cosmetic coverage.
For patients to respond to the serum, they must have an adequate number of existing hairs still present in order to react to the treatment. Individuals that have partially or completely lost their eyelashes or eyebrows will not benefit from the serum treatment, since there is no hair present to treat. Surgical transplantation is reserved for this group.
The technique of transplanting these areas is similar to the standard hair transplantation procedure done on balding men and women. First hairs that will be used for the transplant are taken from the scalp and separated with the use of a microscope to single hair grafts. The grafts are then placed into the area of the eyebrows or eyelashes where the patient wishes to have better coverage. The artistic placement of the grafts is critical in order to give patients a very natural appearance.
The procedure for eyebrows may involve restoring anywhere from 50 to over 200 grafts for each side. The number will vary depending on the extent of existing hairs already present and the final look (size and fullness) that the patient desires. In eyelash transplantation, the numbers will be significantly lower, usually vary-ing from 20 - 80 grafts per eye.
There are some important considerations to keep in mind when contemplat-ing transplantation of eyelash or eyebrows. The hair that is transplanted from the scalp keeps its normal pattern of growth, which is faster than the native hairs. This means that the patient will need to trim the newly implanted hairs every few weeks, on average every 2-4 weeks. With the eyelashes, the hairs when implanted are oriented to curve as the existing lashes. Depending on the patients transplanted hair characteristics, ex., straight versus slightly curly, shaping of the lashes with a manual curler may be required to keep same shape as native hairs. Once the hair is transplanted, the results are permanent.
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Congenitally prominent ears are a CosmetiC deformity that can have a severe emotional and behav-ioral effect on a child. When a child’s ear protrudes too
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Five percent of children are affected by prominent ear protrusion. The majority of children genetically inherit the appearance from their parents. Prominent ears can present in
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Most commonly children and adults will often camouflage the deformity with hairstyling. Timing of repair can be crucial in avoiding psychological damage. The ear achieves 85% of adult size by age 3 years and nearly adult size by 6 or 7 years of age.
As an individual ages, elongation of the lobule (lobe) gives the appearance of continued ear growth. The most common deformity in prominent ears is an under-developed or poorly defined antihelix. This is the part of the ear fold that lies inside the outer rim of the ear.
The otoplasty surgery is performed through a concealed incision along the back of the ear. Correction of protruding ears uses sur-gical techniques to create or increase the antihelical fold (just inside the rim of the ear) and to reduce enlarged con-chal cartilage (the largest and deepest concavity of the external ear). The cartilage of the ear is reshaped by dif-ferent suturing techniques. The excess cartilage can be excised and the ear reposi-tioned closer to the side of the head.
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Most people think of the holiday season with gleeful anticipation of time with family. For couples who have been through a divorce, the holiday sea-
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Over the course of approximately 30 years of practice, my clients have experienced many issues concerning holiday visitation. The biggest obstacle to solving an issue in court during this time of year is the reality that court time is very difficult to schedule during December. As such, last minute issues usually will not be addressed. Of course, the parties are always able to try and work things out on their own or with the help of attorneys and mediators. I would certainly suggest not waiting until the “last minute” to address any concerns.
The best way to insure there will be no conflicts during the holidays is to antici-pate potential problems ahead of time and address them in the marital settlement agreement. The more specific your agreement is, the more likely you will not experience conflicts along the way. For couples with minor children, who have been divorced in the past five years, Parenting Plans have been mandatory. These Parenting Plans are designed to be very specific as to time sharing in an effort to head off any trouble in years to come. Unfortunately, these Parenting Plans were not used prior to the latter part of 2008. Therefore, many existing agreements do not include this provision.
I believe the most important thing to remember is that any time sharing arrangement should always keep the best interest of the children as a priority. Children want to spend time with both parents and this is especially true during the holidays. They also want to be a part of any family gatherings. Sometimes that is not always possible, but advanced planning may be able to achieve this goal.
Often parents divide the entire winter break in half, with Christmas Day being the “exchange day.” As an example, in odd numbered years, such as 2013, perhaps Dad has the children from the day school ends until noon Christmas Day. Mom will pick up the kids and keep them until school begins again. Next year, they can reverse the schedule. In some cultures, Christmas Eve is more of a celebration, so perhaps one parent can celebrate every Christmas Eve and the other Christmas Day.
Also, remember that “gift giving” is not a competition, with the winner being the parent who spends the most money. Often times the finances of each parent may not be the same and one must buy gifts within his/her budget. For a parent to embarrass the other by purchasing a more expensive and lavish gift is only going to lead to hard feelings and potential problems. Hopefully, the parents can discuss this issue beforehand and plan together.
Often parents wish to visit family out of town. Consider the feelings of your for-mer spouse and the children in the planning such a trip. Children have the need to be with extended family during the Holidays. Perhaps holiday trips out of town can be rotated from year to year between parents.
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Rigid orthotics fall into the first category. They are designed to control function and are used normally for walking and dress shoes. They are often made of firm material like plastic or carbon fiber. They are made from a mold after a podiatric physician takes a plaster cast (or other image) of the foot. Rigid orthotics control motion in two major foot joints that lie below the ankle joint. They can improve or eliminate strains, aches, and pains in the legs, thighs, and lower back.
Soft orthotics are mostly used to absorb shock, increase balance, and take pressure off sore spots of the foot. They are effective for diabetic, arthritic, and deformed feet. Soft orthotics are usually made of cushioned materials, so they can be worn against the sole of the foot. They extend from the heel past the ball of the foot, and include the toes. Soft orthotics, like rigid ones, are made from a mold after the podiatric physician takes a plaster cast.
Lastly, there are the semi-rigid orthotics. They provide foot balance for walking or engaging in sports. They are typically made from soft material and reinforced with more rigid material. Sometimes they are prescribed for children with flat feet and in toeing or out toeing disorders. They are additionally used to help athletes mitigate pain while they compete.
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Most heart and blood vessel problems develop over time and occur when arteries develop atherosclerosis, the gradual buildup of plaque inside the arteries. If left unchecked, significant plaque buildup can lead to reduced blood flow through the arteries and eventually to blood clots that occur when plaques rupture. Ultimately, it is the effect of clots on the flow of blood to the heart or brain that can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
What are the risk factors for heart disease?There are many risk factors that contribute to the development of heart disease. It is important to know that some risk factors, called “non-modifiable risk factors,” such as hereditary genetic conditions, cannot be changed. But some risk factors, called “modifiable risk factors,” can be controlled or treated. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing heart disease. And higher levels of each risk factor correlate with a higher risk for heart disease.
Modifiable risk factors
Hypertension is the single biggest risk factor for stroke. It also plays a significant role in heart attacks. It can be prevented and successfully treated, but only if you have it diagnosed and stick to your recommended management plan.
Abnormal blood lipid levels, that is high total cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides, high levels of low-density lipoprotein or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol all increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Changing to a healthy diet, exercise and medication can modify your blood lipid profile.
Tobacco use, whether it is smoking or chewing tobacco, increases risks of heart disease. The risk is especially high if you started smoking when young, smoke heavily or are a woman. Stopping tobacco use can reduce your risk of heart disease significantly, no matter how long you have smoked. Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of heart disease as well.
Physical inactivity increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%. People who don’t exercise regularly are 1.5 times more likely to develop heart disease. That’s why exercise is such an important part of a heart healthy lifestyle.
Obesity or being overweight, especially if a lot of weight is located in your waist area, increases your risk for health problems, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Type II diabetes is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. Having diabetes makes you twice as likely as someone who does not, to develop heart disease. If you do not control diabetes then you are more likely to develop heart disease at an earlier age than other people, and it will be more devastating. If you are a pre-menopausal woman, your diabetes cancels out the protective effect of estrogen and your risk of heart disease rises significantly.
What can you do you improve your heart health?Know the risk factors, and be sure to talk to you doctor about the ones that apply to you. Take action to change your lifestyle, and work to prevent your modifiable risk factors from compromising your heart health.
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pinched Nerves in the foot
Nerves are small string-like struCtures that provide sensation and/or give the signal to muscles to move. Some nerves may be susceptible to injury because
of their location in the foot or ankle. The most commonly injured nerves are on the ball of the foot, located at the base of the sec-ond, third and fourth toes. These nerves provide sensation only to the middle three toes and may be compressed by a ligament that runs over it.
Here is a look at the symptoms, causes and treatment options for pinched nerves in the foot.Symptoms:
▸ Pain on the ball of the foot. ▸ Numbness, burning, shooting or tingling sensation in the toes. Some or all
of these symptoms may be present. ▸ Cramping in the toes. ▸ Aggravated by running, aerobics or activities that put stress on the ball of
the foot. ▸ Pain may be lessened by taking the shoe off and rubbing the foot. ▸ Driving may aggravate the ball of the foot.
Causes: ▸ Compression of the nerves against a tight ligament. ▸ Arthritis or bone spurs from the adjacent joints. ▸ Soft tissue cysts causing nerve compression. ▸ Trauma to the ball of the foot. ▸ Nerve may become irritated from tight
shoes or sports that put stress on the ball of the foot, especially tennis and running.
The goal of treatment is to reduce the inflammation around the nerve and prevent further trauma to it. Treatment options include:
▸ Anti-inflammatories may be used to lessen inflam-mation; oral medication or cortisone injections may be beneficial.
▸ Changing to wider shoes without a heel.
▸ Changing activities temporarily from weight bearing exercises to biking and swimming.
▸ Physical therapy may be of benefit in reducing inflammation. ▸ Metatarsal pads. ▸ Orthotics to correct faulty biomechanics. They can be used in small heels
and all sports shoes. ▸ Localized injections into the nerve to stop the nerve from functioning.
Removing the nerve surgically may be necessary if conservative treatment fails. This is an outpatient procedure. A local or twilight anesthesia is used. The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes. One or two days off of work is needed. A surgical shoe is worn for four to five days and then a sneaker may be used. Postoperative pain is minimal. The patient progresses to regular shoes over a two to four week period. Certain activities such as biking and swimming can be done in a week; sports may take three to eight weeks to resume.
Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.
by Dr. rObert sheinberg
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Exceptional Care for Exceptional PeopleSERVICES WE PROVIDE:• Physical Therapy• Occupational and Speech Therapies• Behavioral & Autism Treatments
Including Hypnotherapy• Day School Available
WhO WE tREat:• Infants• Toddlers• Geriatrics (0-99)
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> Cartilage Injuries: Microfractures, Cartilage Transplants, Osteochondral grafting
> Reconstructive Foot, Ankle and Leg Surgery: Flat Foot, Bunions, Hammertoes, Ligament Repair, Achilles Tendon Tears, and Reconstruction
> Sports Medicine: Tendon and Ligament injuries, Heel Pain, Shockwave Therapy, PRP Injections, Arthroscopy and Tendoscopy, Shin Splints, Compartment Syndrome
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New Patient . . . . . . . . $75-$125 Follow up Visit . . . . . . .$50-$75 PRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $525 Surgery Consult . . . . . . . . $200 Orthotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 Shockwave (3 sessions) . . $500 (For chronic heel pain & tendonitis)
Injections . . . . . . . $75 per shot Ingrown Nail . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 Laceration repair . . . . . . . $250 Casts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175 Aspirate Cyst . . . . . . . . . . .$150 Wound Care . . . . . . . . $75-$125
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I Cannot believe that the holidays are already upon us. It has been another wonderful year for all of us in Pembroke Pines, and I want to send season’s greetings to all
of the Pembroke Pines residents and businesses that make this a very special City in which to live and work. May you and your families enjoy the very best of the holiday season.
Looking back on this past year, some exciting things have happened throughout our City for which we should all be proud. Our City was the only Florida City on Money
Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in America 2014” list, where we ranked #32 out of the top #50. We were also honored by being named 2014’s Best City of Hispanic Entrepreneurs. We were awarded one of 66 National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town” grants, a $50,000 grant that will support the design of our proposed Civic Center’s performing arts facilities and plaza. We were also recognized by the Florida League of Cities for our “Re-engage, Recycle, and Reinvigorate Our Environment” program and are the proud recipient of the League’s Environmental Stewardship Award.
Pembroke Pines has participated in many initiatives throughout the year, such as the “Let’s Move” comprehensive initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama that is dedicated to solving the problem of obesity in America within a generation; “The Mayor’s Campaign to End Bullying,” launched by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, for which we pledge to go beyond what is already in place in schools and join in a national fight to stop bullying; and the “Extra Mile Day” initiative, an effort which urges all individuals to not only go the extra mile in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those who inspire others or makes their organizations, families, communities, country or world better.
We have seen new businesses now call our City home and are excited to see our City/Civic Center project progress. In addition, this year Pembroke Pines adopted our first Economic Development Strategic plan to ensure that our great City remains the best place to live and work.
I have great hopes for a new year in which all of our best expectations are met. May it be a safe and joyous holiday season, with a happy and prosperous New Year!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-435-6505 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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Looking your best Can be simple. for seven years, the MD Dermacare Laser Rejuvenation and
Weight Loss Center in Pembroke Pines has been helping women, men and teens look good and feel great by regenerating the signs of the aging process through non-invasive body regeneration and rejuvena-tion The physician-based medical center provides ser-vices in a safe manner and without lifestyle interruption
Concierge Ellie Garcia-Ramos answered some commonly asked questions about the Center
How is Dermacare different from similar busi-nesses? Our staff and high standard of care for our patients is what sets us apart We have a very high rate of customer referral We believe this is because we have earned our patients’ trust This is very important to us We care and it shows Our prices are very competitive, yet our service and expertise is unparalleled
Describe your typical patient. Most of our patients are between the ages of 35 and 65 They are looking for a natural approach to rejuvenation with little down time
What kind of results do patients see? We assess each patient’s individual needs at the consultation to determine recommended treatment options As a result, patients see natural, long lasting and beautiful results
What are your most popular anti-aging ser-vices? All of our anti-aging services are popular,
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Platelet Rich Plasma, Laser Rejuvenation, Laser Hair Removal, Cellulite Reduction, Massage Therapy Services, and more
Describe your laser ser-vices. Our lasers are all FDA approved We have a laser for almost anything, includ-ing acne scars, tightening, sun spots, hair removal, overall rejuvenation, and more
Describe your anti-aging and age management services. We believe in starting early with main-tenance, since most of our patients do not want invasive treatments By combining Injectables with laser or light based treatments, patients can get the results they desire and continue to main-tain beautiful skin over time without any major surgeries
What kind of experience can patients expect when they visit the office? Patients can expect to be treated as an individual Their needs will be met in a calm and professional atmosphere Our facility is clean and beautiful
What is special about your staff? Our staff cares about our patients’ results as much as they do
Describe your commitment to safety. Safety is our first priority We take pride in providing patients with an unparalleled safety record We maintain a clean, sterile environment and use the safest FDA approved laser technologies for every procedure we perform
What is Dr. Michelle Barnes’ background? Dr Michelle Barnes is Medical Director for Dermacare Laser Rejuvenation and Anti-Aging Centers of South Florida She received her Medical Degree from the Medical School of University of Miami, and completed her post-doctoral training and residency program in Internal Medicine at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Miami She has dedicated the last few years of her career to aesthetic medicine She believes in increasing the beauty of the skin from the inside, as well as the outside, so her patients look as good as they feel Dr Barnes is board certified in Internal Medicine She specializes in laser rejuvenation, weight loss assistance, and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
What is Dr. J. Castillo-Plaza’s background? Dr J Castillo-Plaza is the founder of Dermacare of South Florida He completed his post-doctoral medical training residency program at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Miami As an experienced gynecologic and laser surgeon for over two decades, he recognizes that many of the important needs of women are not addressed in the traditional model He sought to develop a medical practice providing services to enhance, improve and restore those needs He specializes and is a certified in the practice of Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetic Laser Surgery
Do you offer free consultations? Yes Every con-sultation is complimentary
Do you offer financing? Yes We offer a financing plan for any budget (interest free)
Where are you located? We are located at 17900 N W 5th St , Suite 202, in Pembroke Pines We also have a facility at 1250 South Miami Ave , Suite 100, in Miami
Call today to schedule a free consultation. For information, visit www.dermacarefla.com or call 954-437-3756.
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Describe your practice. I offer cosmetic plastic surgery, with a focus on surgical body contouring and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation
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bird loverSCity of Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C Ortis presented a Proclamation to members of the Bird Lovers Club of South Florida and members presented the Commissioners with Shirts that stated “Got Parrots?” The Club promotes ideas and efforts to help provide direct assistance and support for neglected, abandoned and/or orphaned avian subjects
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