December 2007 Coconut Point Press

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December, 2007

Your Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 2

Tips and advice on handling your money

Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3

Food & Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4,12Recipes and healthy living

Important Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5

Home and Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6Tips, news and advice

Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Pet tip of the week

Feature Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 & 9

Parenting/Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10

Your Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11

Health issues and related articles

Holiday Event Schedule . . . . . . . . . .page 13

Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14Prepare for the Ultimate Vacation!

Kids Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14

Games, jokes and fascinating facts!

Out Of Town Properties . . . . . . . . . .page 15

Selected homes across North America

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Weak Dollar To Boost U.S. Housing

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In a time when Floridians are

thinking twice about buying

property, Europeans and

Canadians are ignoring the hype,

and shelling out the cash. All

across Western Europe the

mantra is to 'go west'. From the

U.K. to Holland to Spain,

Europeans are now the majorplayers when it comes to

purchasing second homes,

vacation rentals, and investment

properties. "The United States is

a very attractive buy to

Europeans," says Michael Burke,

a Realtor with John R. Wood

Realty, "We have something

unique to offer they can't find

overseas" and he's not just

talking about our weather.

According to the National

Association of Realtors foreign

real estate investment in the U.S.

increased 8.5% from 2004 to

2005 rising to $1.87 trillion, a

national record.

Although our beautiful beaches

and warm climate is a major

draw to foreign buyers, it's our

weak dollar that has themcrossing the Atlantic in search of

a home. "The pound is at its

highest point in 27 years and the

Euro is strong against the dollar,

the homes in Florida are

considered affordable to

Europeans", says Burke. To

many foreigners, the United

States has become the ideal

vacation destination and

eventually retirement home.

And when you compare the

numbers, you can see why. In

London a modest single-family

home costs about $600,000. A

similar home would go for a third

of that price in Naples. In

addition to our 'bargain priced'

homes, realtors say Europeans

love the lifestyle and attitude

only found on the coast."What's interesting is that the

weak dollar is now bringing new

buyers into the housing market

and what that's doing is

introducing demand to actually

balance out the supply," says

Burke. "Foreign national buyers

are introducing demand and it's

helping the markets keep a sense

of calm."

International real estate

remains in high gear and seems

to be one of the only facets in real

estate to come away from the

housing crash unscathed.

"Demand is five to ten times

higher than it was at this time last

year. As real estate prices are

increasing abroad, many folks

are getting priced out of their

own neighborhoods and see theU.S. as an attractive

diversification of their overall

real estate portfolio", Burke

explained.

International home sales in

Florida have increased steadily

over the past 5 years, and

continue to climb. The most

recent statistics available from

2005 show more than 82,000

homes were sold to international

homebuyers in Florida.

So what about U.S. investors

who don't have a strong currency

advantage to boost their

investments? Advice from

analysts about when to get back

into the housing market ranges

from right away to five years

down the line.

"There is no doubt that this isa buyer's market, but when

exactly the bottom will be

reached is the subject of debate"

says Burke. "The recession in the

housing market has gone on

longer than anyone anticipated,

and the uncertainty has caused

many investors to be nervous.

However don't forget the bottom

line is that long term, real estate

has always been a terrific

investment for homeowners.

Spectacular custom built, open great

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DECEMBER 2007YOUR NEWSPAPERPAGE 2

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The recent volatility in the

stock market has everyone a

little jumpy - even folks who

have worked with a trusted

financial planner for years. But

if you've never worked with a

planner before, one of the first

things he or she will do is make

you fill out a risk analysis

questionnaire.Why is risk analysis

important before you make

decisions with your money?

Risk tolerance is an important

part of investing - everyone

knows that. But the real value of

answering a lot of questions

about your risk tolerance is to

tell you what you don't know -

how the sources of your money,

the way you made it, how

outside forces have shaped your

view of it and how you're

handling it now will inform

every decision you make about

it in the future.

The most important thing a risk

questionnaire can tell is what's

important about money to you.

Trained financial advisers can

determine your money

personality through a process of

questioning discovery. Planners

can then guide investors within

their money personality. Do you

want certainty, are you willing to

take a little risk or let it roll

because "you can always make

more of it?"

A financial planner tries tosee through the static to find out

what you really need to create a

solid financial life. But it might

make sense to ask yourself a few

questions before you and your

planner sit down:

1. What's important about

money?

2. What do I do with my

money?

3. If money was absolutely not

an issue, what would I do

with my life?

4. Has the way I've made my

money - through work,

marriage or inheritance -

affected the way I think

about it in a particular way?

5. How much debt do I have

and how do I feel about it?

6. Am I more concerned about

maintaining the value of my

initial investment or making

a profit from it?

7. Am I willing to give up that

stability for the chance at

long-term growth?

8. What am I most likely to

enjoy spending money on?9. How would I feel if the

value of my investment

dropped for several

months?

10. How would I feel if the

value of my investment

dropped for several years?

11. If I had to list three things I

really wanted to do with my

money, what would they

be?

12. What does retirement mean

to me? Does it mean

quitting work entirely and

doing whatever I want to do

or working in a new career

full- or part-time?

13. Do I want kids? Do I

understand the financial

commitment?

14. If I have kids, do I expect

them to pay their own way

through college or will I pay

all or part of it? What kind

of shape am I in to afford

their college education?

15. How's my health and my

health insurance coverage?

16. What kind of physical and

financial shape are myparents in?

One of the toughest aspects

of getting a financial plan going

is recognizing how your

personal style, mindset, and life

situation might affect your

investment decisions. A

financial professional will

understand this challenge and

can help you think through your

choices. Your resulting portfolio

should feel like a perfect fit for

you!

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regardless of the medium, many

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number that spells out words

increased his call volume by 650

percent.

"We are shattering previous

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Henson said.

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Say it loud and proud. Put

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billboard advertising. Using

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materials and in all campaigns

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Prominent placement.

Feature your vanity-800

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throughout a television

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advertising schedule no matter

what medium you have chosen

to convey your message.

Buying more time or space

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sales. Delivering a consistent

message multiple times will

ensure that consumersremember you.

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This column is produced by theFinancial Planning Associationand is provided by AlProcaccino, a member of FPAand Certified Financial Plannerwith Castle Financialwww.castlefinancial.com.

Personality & Financial Decision Making


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DECEMBER 2007 YOUR NEWSPAPER PAGE 3

(ARA) Oh, the

holidays a time when

the social calendarseems endlessly filled

with work parties,

gatherings with old

friends and annual

family get-togethers.

The pressures of the

hectic holiday season

can often make personal

grooming and styling

play second fiddle --

right along with

grandmas yearly fruit

cake.

If you want to ensure

your aunt doesnt make

you the talk of the family

gossip trail this year,working to achieve a

clean overall look should

be the goal this holiday

season. For women, that

may mean a fresh, new

hairstyle. For men, it

means understanding

that actually looking like Santa

Claus can make not only small

children cry, but quite possiblycolleagues, friends and family

members as well. Here are some

simple grooming tips to help you

look your best at your next

holiday get-together.

Cut it out: It is said that

having a great hair style can save

any bad outfit. That said, its

important to start by getting a

fresh, new cut and style.

Remember this is not the time to

do anything drastic. Were

looking for simple, classic looks.

Its important too for women to

ask their stylist for tips on how

to achieve and maintain the style

on their own at home. Getting astylish cut and maintaining it can

be two completely separate

tasks, says Richard Marin,

celebrity stylist. It can be

challenging to recreate the salon-

styled look the next day, but

Remington Products makes it

easy by offering a variety of

lines that help women easily

achieve that look on their own,every day.

D.I.Y.: If a new cut is not

going to fit in the busy calendar

or tight holiday budget, then just

using some of the newest hair

tool innovations like Nano Silver

can help women create a clean

new style. The new Nano Silver

straightener from Remington

uses the technology that is said

to cleanse the hair of micro-

impurities with anti-microbial

purifying properties leaving hair

healthy, beautiful and shiny.

Clean it up: Some men

look at the cold winter months as

an excuse to slack on theirgrooming habits, even claiming

that the extra hair is grown to

keep them warm. While that

excuse may fly at the North Pole,

nothing looks better than a

freshly shaved man. If men

wont dare to bare it all, then use

a grooming tool that allows for

various length blade adjustments

-- giving men the choice to stillhave that 5 oclock shadow

scruff, but with style.

Take it off: The cold, harsh

winter months can cause men to

have dry and sensitive skin. To

prevent the irritation and not-so-

flattering rash, consider using

antimicrobial grooming

products. The Remington

CleanXchange is the worlds

first electric shaver to feature

Nanosilver technology and offer

a fully disposable, exchangeable

head, good for up to 30 shaves.

Not only does this mean men

will have a clean shave every

time, with reduced redness andirritation, but its easy and

convenient, eliminating any

messy cleanup from brushing or

cleaning out the shaver head.

For more information and

styling tips visit,

www.Remington-Products.com.

f a s h i o nHow to Look Your Holiday Best

(ARA) Winter is the toughest

time of year on your skin.

Cool, dry conditions leave

your hands and feet prone to

painful cracks, splits and

flaking. The dryness also

makes the wrinkles youve

been trying so hard to ignore

more prominent.

Dont just sit back and

take the abuse! There are some

simple things you can do to

give your skin a fighting

chance against the elements.

What your mother told you

is true. Diet has a lot to do with

it. Eating lots of fruits and

vegetables will provide your

skin with the proper nutrients

to fight off crows feet and

nasal labial folds; but

according to Dr. Steven Lamm,

author of several anti-aging

books, diet alone is not

enough.

As we age, the blood

becomes less efficient at

delivering the essential

nutrients to the skin, he points

out. So whats a gal to do? Dr.

Lamm says the key to looking

younger is bringing a wide

variety of essential vitamins

and minerals directly to the

skin with the help of an

enriched moisturizing cream

like Dermalastyl-B.

Originally intended as a

material that could be used to

assist with tissue and organregeneration, clinical testing

proved that Dermalastyl also

had a future in the cosmetics

industry. Participants in a 2006

study in Manhattan reported a

glow to the skin upon

application and a hydrating

moisturizing effect that lasted

all day thanks to the creams

main ingredient -- a bio-

available source of elastin, the

protein that makes the skin

elastic.

While the directions on the

tube recommend daily use,

Burt Ensley, CEO of thecreams manufacturer,

DermaPlus, says most people

use it at least twice a day.

Once in the morning to serve

as a protective agent for the

skin, shielding it from wind

and damaging UV rays from

the sun. Then at night they put

it on again to serve as a means

for providing the skin with the

nourishment it needs.

Dermalastyl is not

available in stores. It is only

offered through the

manufacturers Web site. For a

limited time, you can get a free

sample by logging on towww.dermalastyl.com or

calling (800) 335-8312. All

you have to pay for is

shipping.

Nourish Your Skin This Winter

to Fight Wrinkleshy Did GodMake Pets?

Why Did God

Make Pets?

To Teach UsHow To Smile!


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DECEMBER 2007YOUR NEWSPAPERPAGE 4 RecipesRecipesMore Recipes on Page 12More Recipes on Page 12

Honey and Spice Glazed Turkey

2 tsp Chili Gowder

1/2 tsp Garlic Gowder1/4 tsp Allspice (ground)

1/4 tsp Cumin (ground)

1/4 tsp Salt

1/8 tsp Red Pepper (ground)

2 tbsp Honey

1 tsp Water

1 Turkey

Preheat oven to 350F.Grease a 17" x 14" jelly roll pan. Line withparchment paper and grease again.Combine Angel Food Cake Mix and cocoa inlarge bowl of electric mixer. Prepare accordingto package directions. Spread batter intoprepared jelly roll pan. Bake in preheated oven18-20 minutes, or until cake springs backwhen lightly touched.Cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert on to cleantea towel, which has been sprinkled with icing

sugar. Remove pan and waxed paper and rollcake in tea towel. Cool rolled cake thoroughly.Meanwhile, combine chocolate chips andcoffee in microwave safe bowl. Microwave onmedium power, 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30seconds, until melted. Cool to room

temperature.Beat cream cheese, vanilla and icing sugar infood processor bowl, until just mixed. Do notover process. Add cooled chocolate mixtureand pulse to combine.Unroll cooled cake and spread with chocolatecream cheese filling. Re-roll cake and place onserving dish. Chill while preparing ganache.Ganache:In a medium sized saucepan, bring whippingcream to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove

from heat and add chocolate chips. Mix toincorporate. Cover pan and let sit 10 minutes.Remove cover and let cool until spreadableconsistency is achieved. Spread over chilledcake and decorate with tines of a fork for"bark".

Chocolate Yule Log8-10 servings 1 pkg Angel Food Cake Mix 1/2 cup Cocoa, sifted

Icing SugarFilling: 3/4 cup chocolate chips 3 tbsp hot coffee

8oz cream cheese 2 tsp vanilla2 cups icing sugar

Ganache: 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 cup chocolate chips

1. Prepare turkey as per package directions.

2. Mix chili powder, garlic powder, allspice, cumin, salt, red pepper, honey and water in smallbowl until well blended; set aside.

3. About 45 minutes before the turkey is done brush with honey spice mixture. Place foil

loosely over turkey and cook until meat thermometer reaches 180F in the deepest part ofthe thigh.

4. Let turkey stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Brandied Prime Rib Roast Beef

Preheat oven to 325F. Mix together the pepper and mustard. Brush mixture on all

sides of the roast. Place the beef in a small roasting pan or metal baking dish and roast

until desired temperature is reached (140F for rare or 160F for medium) about 20 to

25 minutes per pound.

Remove the roast from the oven and tent with foil. Stir the water, milk, brandy and

sauce mix into the juices in the roasting pan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat,

whisking constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer 1 minute. Serve brandy gravy over

sliced roast beef.

1 1/2 tsp Cracked Pepper1 tbsp Dijon Mustard

1 1/2 lbs Prime Rib, Rib or Sirloin Premium Oven Roast3/4 cup Water1/4 cup Milk

2 tbsp Brandy1 pkg Gravy Mix


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Your Newspaper

Your neighbors at 20078

Markward Crossing in Grandezza

(Estero) have decided to sell their home

and they listed it with Michael Burke of

John R. Wood Realtors . They thought

about it long and hard, and interviewed

several agents before choosing Michael.

Now that they have made the

decision to sell, they need your help to

do it. Their home is a 3-bedroom, plusden, 3bath, 3-car garage, with a pool,

and spa. It is 2650 square feet under air,

and has a unique open kitchen. They just

listed it for sale at $599,000. The home

was built by Empire Builders and is the

ever-popular Paloma Model, which is

one of their most desirable floor plan. If

you know anyone who is thinking of

buying a home in the Estero, Bonita

Springs, Naples area, be sure to tell them

about this outstanding opportunity. Last

time this model was priced at $599,000

we had an offer within a week.

Michael has prepared a special

report called "The 10 Dumbest Mistakes

Smart People Make when Buying or

Selling a Home" that he would like to

offer to you or anyone you know. For a

free copy of this informative report,

contact Michael Burke at 239-777-0473

or email; [email protected]

In the meantime, your

neighbors would appreciate it if you kept

your eyes and ears open for a buyer for

their home.

Do You KnowWhat Your

Neighbors Did

Last Night?

It May Come As ASurprise To You - But

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Fire Department San Carlos Annex

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Health Park Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433-7799

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Naples Daily News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .992-3609Bonita Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .992-2110

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Lee County Water & Sewer . . . . . . . . . .338-3535

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Your Home

& Gardentips, news and advice for homeowners

(NUI) - As another rousing

chorus of "Auld Lang Syne"

rises up amongst partygoers this

New Year's, many will be

thinking about turning over a

new leaf in their exerciseroutines and eating habits. But

there's another personal goal that

many can feel good about

achieving throughout the new

year better housecleaning. If

you've resolved to de-clutter

your life or re-organize your

home in the new year, the

cleaning experts at Merry Maids

have some helpful tips to help

you succeed.

Tackle your closet. Most

homes have at least one closet

that's brimming with clothes

that haven't been worn for

months. Clean out the space by

getting rid of any clothing,shoes or purses that haven't

been worn or used in the past

year. Help someone else have a

better new year by donating

items to a local charity, or add

them to your garage sale pile.

Use the Web. Join the world

market from your home, and

find buyers for items that you

don't need or haven't used in a

while. Turn your unwanted

items into someone else'streasure, and make a little extra

cash by taking advantage of

online auction Web sites.

Get down while you clean up.

It's the truth sometimes

cleaning is just not fun. Make

things easier by putting on your

favorite CD to help change

your outlook and boost your

energy level. A few extra steps

and squats in the name of

cleaning could also help with

that other popular New Year's

resolution weight loss.

Have a plan. Daunted by big

cleaning projects? Divide and

conquer by assigning yourselfa task or room a day. Keep a

checklist. The progress you

make will encourage you as

you tackle the rest of your

projects and cross things off

your list.

GIVE YOUR HOME THE

CLEAN SWEEP

Protect Your Home Fromthe Winter Elements

(NUI) - Many homeowners are

aware of the basic do-it-yourself

home projects one should tackle

when preparing for the winter

season, including caulking gaps

around doors and installing

programmable thermostats. But

what about projects that are just

as important but easy to

overlook?

You can save time and

money by simply renting what'sneeded to complete essential

projects that will help winterize

your home. The following

project ideas, supplied by The

Home Depot Tool Rental Center,

are four simple, yet effective,

projects that can help increase

the lifespan of your home and

can all be done without

purchasing seasonal tools or

equipment.

Power wash and seal outside

structures. Sealing your

driveway and deck protects

them from fluctuating

temperatures as well as ice

and winter damage. Applyinga sealant gives a driveway the

added protection it needs to

last longer and resist

deterioration, especially

during the winter months.

Alway remember to power

wash all

o u t d o o r

structures

b e f o r e

apply ing

any type

of sealant.

A e r a t e

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l a w n .

B e f o r e

h a r s h ,c o l d e r

conditions

arrive, aerate your lawn to

improve water penetration by

poking holes into the ground.

This allows the nutrients to

move further into soil to reach

the roots of your grass.

Help eliminate or prevent

the growth of mold in your

home. The colder months are

when we seal our homes off

from winter weather. With

closed windows and lack of

air exchange, the buildup of

moisture can lead to mold

growth. Concrobium MoldControl is a great way for do-

it-yourselfers to clean,

eliminate and prevent the

growth of mold in the home.

For larger spaces like attics,

basements and crawl spaces

that are more suseptible to

mold, homeowners can rent

an easy-to-use fogger for

application.

Clean out your gutters.

Gutters are meant to divert

rainwater away from the

exterior of the home, but they

can also collect leaves and

debris during the summer

months. Although beautiful

this time of year, autumn

leaves can harm the

foundation of a house so grab

your ladder and prevent anylong-term damage from

occuring. For more

information, visit

www.HomeDepotRents.com,

or visit a local Home Depot in

your area.

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BARKING UP THE

GREEN TREE

(NUI) - While many people are

aware of how their own lifestyle

affects the planet, they may be

surprised to learn how much of

an environmental "paw print"

their four-legged family

members are leaving behind.

According to Anthony

Zolezzi, eco-entrepreneur and

author of "How Dog Food

Saved the Earth," there are

many "green" changes you can

make in and around your home

to safeguard your pet's diet and

environment.

"When it comes to saving

our planet, the focus has always

been on our own carbon

footprint but I would challenge

you further to look at the carbon

"paw print" your family pets are

leaving behind, and examinetheir role in protecting our Earth

from excessive pollution," said

Zolezzi.

Through Zolezzi's work,

which involves promoting

social responsibility and green

programs, he got involved with

launching one of the first pet

foods on the market with U.S.

source-verified meat and

poultry Pet Promise.

"When we purchase natural

and organic products from

family farmers who support

sustainable agriculture, we also

support a cleaner environment.

Our pets can help make a

difference when we feed them

food products sourced from

these same family farms," said

Zolezzi.

The sale of Pet Promise has

helped eliminate more than 88

million doses of antibiotics in

the food chain and 15 million

doses of artificial growth

hormones fed to cattle. Through

this endeavor, Zolezzi and his

team have helped support more

than 1,500 U.S. family farmers

who are committed to the

humane treatment of animals

and using natural and

sustainable methods to protect

the environment. For more

information, visit

www.PetPromiseInc.com.

Here are some additional

tips to help you keep your pet's

environment chemical-free and

green:

Stay off the lawn. Keep your

animals away from the lawnor garden when treating them

with fertilizers, pesticides or

insecticides until it dries

completely.

Don't clean house and play

fetch. Never allow your pet

access to areas you are

cleaning. Some cleaners

might only cause a mild upset

stomach, but others could

cause severe burns of the

tongue, mouth and stomach.

Keep the garage clean. Store

all automotive products such

as oil, gas and antifreeze in

areas away from pets. Just

one teaspoon of antifreeze

can be deadly to a 7-pound

cat, and less than one

tablespoon can be lethal to a

20-pound dog.

(ARA) - Want to cover yourhome in the latest shade of

barn red or hunter green? Put

away your paintbrush!

Smart homeowners are

finding that the easiest way

to get -- and keep -- todays

fresh colors is with certified

vinyl siding.

Whether youre

building the home of your

dreams or remodeling the

home you love, you want a

cladding with distinct color

and curb appeal. But if your

siding requires constant

maintenance to keep up itsappearance, your dream can

become an expensive

nightmare. To ensure that your

vinyl siding is made to last,

make sure its backed by a

third-party certification

program for quality, which the

Vinyl Siding Institute has had

in place for a decade.

VSIs Vinyl Siding Product

Certification Program was

launched in 1998 as a way for

manufacturers to certify,

through independent testing

and verification, that their

products meet or exceed the

quality requirements of theASTM D3679 standard.

Certified vinyl siding is

subjected to a dozen different

performance measurements and

tests simulating wind, weather

and even the impact of a hard-

hitting hammer.

Products certified through

VSIs program pass this battery

of tests and submit to twice

yearly unannounced plant

inspections. They also meet the

International Building Code

requirements for siding to be

certified by an independent

quality control agency.

There are more than 1,000

different vinyl siding products

currently certified through

VSIs program. Whats more,

nearly 300 different colors ofthese products have been

certified for color retention. In

addition to passing the quality

requirements of ASTM D3679,

each color must undergo atwo-year, outdoor

weathering study, to

ensure that it meets the

rigorous requirements of

ASTM D6864, the color

retention standard for

vinyl siding.

Sunshine, rain, or

winds of more than 100

miles per hour wont

weather certified vinyl

siding noticeably, says

Jery Y. Huntley, VSIs

president. Vinyl siding

hues certified for color

retention have been testedin a variety of climates to resist

major color changes over the

course of time. That means

simple, periodic washing can

keep your siding looking as

beautiful as the day it was

installed.

Sedona Red. Oxford Blue.

Irish Linen. Summer Wheat.

Those are just a few of the

hundreds of vinyl siding colors

certified for color retention

through VSIs program. They

can give your house long-

lasting beauty, whether you

want the newest shade on the

block or are looking to preservehistoric accuracy. For a full list

of products and colors certified

through VSIs program, visit

www.vinylsiding.org.

MADE IN THE SHADE:Certified Vinyl Siding Keeps Its Color

(NUI) - It's a primary cause ofindoor allergens in the winter, itfilters through the air bothindoors and out, and it cancause serious health problems.Mold a dreaded houseguest, cangrow on almost any surface,especially damp ones. Thinkyou're safe?

According to the AmericanLung Association and the U.S.Consumer Product SafetyCommission, one-third to one-half of all structures have

conditions in which mold cangrow and thrive.And while the

recommended way to treatmold is by eliminating thewater or moisture source in thearea, how do you safely and

effectively remove moldthat has already grown?

Many products on themarket are eitherineffective, limited towhat type of surface

the mold is growingon or toxic. As a result,cleaning mold yourself can betaxing and even frustrating.

Red Reef Laboratories,Inc., however, has developed anew, unique system calledBioClear that utilizes RedReef's products to eliminatepathogens, reduce allergens andminimize cross-contamination.This non-invasive and highlyeffective system is still non-toxic, biodegradable and safe touse in poorly ventilated areas,making it a breakthrough in themold-cleaning market.

And since cleaning mold is

only half the battle, Red ReefLaboratories offers these tips tokeep mold at bay in your home: Check to be sure your

indoor humidity is between30 and 60 percent. You cancontrol this with air

conditioning and adehumidifier.

Add extra insulation toareas, such as windows, thatcreate condensation.

Be on the lookout forstanding water. Airconditioning or refrigeratordrip pans can be a problem.

Look up. Regularly checkyour ceiling for leaks ordrips.

Open doors inside yourhome, such as between

rooms and those to closets,that will help keep the aircirculating properly.

Use area rugs. These canregularly be washed, whichhelps avoid any mold growth.

Fix any leaks immediately.

Wipe Out Mold

in Your Home


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Brush Up ForWinter Driving

(NUI) - No matter where youlive, winter driving requiresextra-special attention. When thetemperatures outside fall,keeping an eye on your car'smechanical condition, beingprepared and driving cautiouslyare all critical to your personal

safety and that of yourpassengers

The following tips fromAAA will help ensure your car isin prime operating condition.Before severe winter weatherarrives: Inspect your vehicle

thoroughly. Make sure tires areproperly inflated, fluid levelsare full, lights are all operatingproperly and engine belts andhoses are in good condition.

A common cause of cold-weather breakdowns is a weakor dead battery. Indications ofa battery that may need

replacement include a startermotor that cranks the engineslowly and headlights that dimwhen the engine speed dropsto idle.

If you are unsure about anyaspect of your car's mechanicalcondition, a local AAAApproved Auto Repair facilitywill be happy to help you.

Before you head out on the

road, remember the following:

Check the weather conditionsalong your route beforedriving long distances.

For safety, carry a cellularphone to call for help in anemergency.

Pack a winter safety kit in yourvehicle that includes: awindow scraper or brush, aflashlight with fresh batteries,a small snow shovel, tractionmats, booster cables, a warmblanket, flares or reflectivewarning triangles, heavygloves, window-washersolvent and a first-aid kit.

Finally, once on your way,

practice these safe driving tips:

When driving in slipperyconditions, slow down, keep asafe distance from othervehicles and allow extra timefor all actions.

Use gentle pressure on boththe accelerator and brakepedals to prevent wheel lockupand skids.

Stop effectively on ice andsnow by applying your brakeswell in advance of the stoppingpoint.

Always fasten your seatbelt,and make certain yourpassengers are properlyrestrained as well.

When driving in rain, fog orfalling snow, reduce yourspeed, use low-beamheadlights or fog lights andincrease the distance between

your vehicle and the one aheadof you.

For more about vehicle care,driving safety and otherautomotive topics, visitwww.AAA.com.


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Make a Connection With Your Teen(NUI) - Talking with teenagersabout their health isn't always a

parent's or a teen's favoriteconversation. But parents havemore influence on their teen'shealth than they think, accordingto researchers with thePrevention Research Centers(PRC) network.

"While some adolescents arevery skillful in convincing us thatwe are no longer pertinent intheir lives, we make the mistakeof believing that," says MichaelResnick, Ph.D., an adolescenthealth researcher and director ofthe PRC at the University ofMinnesota. "The researchdefinitely contradicts thatcultural stereotype."

Dr. Resnick has found thatteenagers who feel they can talkto parents and other caring,competent adults are more likelythan other teens to be protectedfrom suicide, eating disorders,emotional distress, risky sexualbehaviors and substance abuse.

Despite some appearances,most teens say they do want closerelationships with their parentsand care what they think.

"The parents sort of set thepatterns," said Kristina Ann

Jareno, 16, a high-school seniorin Long Beach, Calif., whobelongs to the youth advisoryboard of the PRC at theUniversity of California at LosAngeles/RAND. She says shesees parents making decisionsabout nutrition and physicalactivity that affect her friends,such as choosing whether toemphasize sports, to drivechildren to activities and topurchase healthy foods.

Although friends, oldersiblings and older cousins arerole models, Jareno said herparents are the reason she studieshard in school and stays away

from negative peer pressure."My parents are the most

influential people in my life," shesaid.

Mark Schuster, M.D., Ph.D.,director of the UCLA/RANDPRC, provides the following tipsto help parents discuss topicssuch as fitness, nutrition, sex andsubstance use with teens: Start talking about health when

children are young, and keep

the lines of communicationopen. Never tell a child he or

she is too young to ask aquestion, but use age-appropriate answers.

Instead of criticizing a teen allthe time, notice your childdoing something good, andoffer a compliment.

Ask questions that can open aconversation, such as "Whatdo you think about that?" and"What's on your mind?"

Let your teen know why youwant to have the conversationwith phrases like "I want tounderstand the things you'regoing through," and "There is alot of misinformation outthere."

Listen without interrupting or jumping in with advice.Rephrase what your child saysto be sure you understand whatyour child means, and let himor her know you are listening.

Help your children learn tomake decisions on their own.Let them come up with optionsfor solutions, go through theoptions with them, and havethem pick one that seems best.

Then you can chime in withyour thoughts.

Teach your childrenassertiveness skills that willhelp them avoid unhealthybehaviors.

Never underestimate a parent'spower of example.

The PRC network comprises33 academic research centersaround the country, supported bythe Centers for Disease Controland Prevention. Eight of thecenters focus primarily onadolescent health. For moreinformation, visithttp://www.cdc.gov/prc.

(NUI) - Anyone who's kept a

crisp, clean Babe Ruth rookie

card tucked away for safe

keeping knows about the

benefits of purchasing a classic

item it retains value over time

and can provide a significant

return on the original

investment.Whether searching for a

prized oil painting at an auction,

looking for antique furniture at

an estate sale or purchasing a

luxury automobile through a

certified pre-owned program,

more people every day are

finding value in classic, high-

quality products. One example

is a high-performance car such

as a Mercedes-Benz. Seventy-

four percent of all Mercedes-

Benz vehicles sold in the United

States are still on the road today

a testament to what constitutes

enduring value and quality.Finding a classic isn't

always about buying something

brand new. Whether you're

searching for a top-of-the-line

w a t c h ,

jewelry or

a n

automobile,

it makes

sense that

the best-

k n o w n

b r a n d smake some of the best pre-

owned products. However,

finding a quality pre-owned

vehicle can be tricky. Here are a

few tips that can help make this

process easier:

Do your research. A wealth

of information about pre-

owned vehicles is available

on the Internet, from pricing

the blue book value at Web

sites like www.kbb.com to

getting vehicle history reports

from outlets like

www.carfax.com.

Review products in person.After a little background

research, it's important to

follow up with an in-person

visit. Using the information

that you

found online,

in the

newspaper or

by word of

m o u t h ,

c a r e f u l l y

examine the

interior andexterior of your potential

vehicle. Don't forget to look

underneath the hood and

under the car. Take the

vehicle for a test drive, and be

sure to leave the radio off so

that you can listen to the

engine.

Make sure the car is

inspected by a professional.

Before you write that check,

have your mechanic inspect

the vehicle. Or, for additional

peace of mind, consider

purchasing your new car

through a certified, pre-owned program such as the

one offered by Mercedes-

Benz. Through it, vehicles

must meet stringent criteria

and pass a rigorous inspection

process including a bumper-

to-bumper inspection of the

appearance and mechanics of

the car.Making sure your

vehicle has received a

thorough inspection will save

you time and money.

"Because only selectvehicles are eligible for the

program, our clients are finding

that using the Certified Pre-

Owned program is an excellent

way to experience the

performance, safety and style of

Mercedes at a price similar to

some new, non-luxury vehicles,"

said Niles Barlow, General

Manager of Pre-Owned & Fleet

Operations, Mercedes-Benz

USA.

Finding a timeless classic,

such as a luxury automobile, at a

significantly reduced cost can be

highly rewarding. For moreinformation on certified, pre-

owned vehicles, visit

www.mbusa.com.

Discovering Classics Can Be Twice as Nice


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(NUI) - While it has long been a

problem in hospitals

nationwide, Staphylococcus,

commonly known as a staph

infection, has become a

threatening issue in another

frequented location the hallways

of schools.

Several high schools in the

Washington, D.C. area recentlyreported multiple cases of

M e t h i c i l l i n - R e s i s t a n t

Staphylococcus (MRSA), a

strain of staph that is considered

a "superbug" and extremely

drug-resistant. The alarming

incidents have had many parents

and concerned community

members wondering how to

keep future occurrences of staph

from becoming a daily concern.

"Keeping our children and

teachers safe from contagious

bacteria like staph is highly

important especially with the

news of outbreaks across thecountry," said Dr. Claus

Wagner-Bartak, president of

Red Reef Laboratories. "Our

family of BioClear products has

been specifically designed to

combat harmful bacteria like

staph in a non-toxic,

biodegradable manner."

Staph bacteria is commonly

spread through close contact and

by indirectly touching infected

clothing. According to the

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention, millions of

Americans carry staph bacteriaon their skin and the inside of

their nose without any

symptoms or infection. But

staph can easily pass through

open cuts, leading to painful

bumps, and more serious

conditions such as pneumonia

and toxic shock which is why

good hygiene is critical in

preventing staph. Adhering to

the following tips will help keep

you safe:

Keep your hands clean by

washing thoroughly with

soap and water or using an

alcohol-based hand sanitizerthroughout the day.

Make sure to keep cuts and

scrapes clean and covered

with a bandage until they are

healed.

Avoid coming in contact

with other people's wounds

or bandages.

Don't share personal items

such as towels or razors,

which have been known to

commonly harbor staph

bacteria.

When you are around

someone who has a staph

infection, there are additional

steps that can be taken to avoid

spreading the infection to family

and friends:

Clean surfaces daily with a

safe and effective

disinfectant such as Red

Reef's family of BioClear

products, which also help

contain and kill mold and

other harmful bacteria and

viruses.

Use a solution of one

tablespoon of bleach mixed

with one quart of water to

disinfect all non-disposable

items that may have come in

contact with the infected

area, wound drainage or

soiled supplies.

Wash soiled linens and

clothes with hot water and

laundry detergent, and dry on

a hot setting.

For more information on

Red Reef Laboratories (RRLB)

and the BioClear family of

products, visit www.redreef.biz.

Find a Clinical

Trial With a

Click(NUI) - When ShirleyFeigenbaum was diagnosed with arare form of breast cancer, herfuture looked grim. "From thelittle that I heard of inflammatorybreast cancer, which is what I had,the prognosis was very bad,"

Feigenbaum said. "I did not expectto live more than three months."

That was four years ago.Today, Feigenbaum creditsclinical research with saving herlife. When she agreed to take partin a clinical trial to help futuregenerations fight the disease, shehelped find a cure for her ownillness as well.

People like Feigenbaum whovolunteer for clinical trials aresometimes called "everydayheroes" for their willingness to trynew drugs and medical devices.But for many people, the simpletask of finding a clinical trial canbe overwhelming.

That's why The Center forInformation and Study on ClinicalResearch Participation (CISCRP)created www.SearchClinicalTrials.org (SCT), a new online resourcethat scans the Web and compilesinformation and results fromthousands of clinical trials in oneplace. Developed by CISCRP incollaboration with Fast Search &Transfer, a prominent search-technology developer, andePharmaSolutions, a renownedclinical services provider, the freesite helps users find clinicalresearch information quickly andeasily.

With patient recruitmentbeing one of the biggest barriers tothe timely completion of clinicaltrials, SCT helps bridge the gapbetween volunteers and theclinical research process.

"SCT's centralized databasegives users the tools they need tolearn about clinical research andits role in the health of their family,their community and themselves,"said CISCRP President and CEODiane Simmons. "It is our hopethat SCT will help visitors cutthrough the clutter of informationabout clinical research and findwhat they need to make informeddecisions about clinical researchparticipation."

SCT users also will find easy-to-use features that help narrowthe search for clinical trials bydisease type and geographiclocation and provide informationabout trial sponsors, phases,recruitment status and eligibilityrequirements. Online links tocurrent medical news, plus a list ofquestions to ask beforevolunteering, take users throughthe first steps of starting theclinical trial search.

"We believe SCT gives usersa valuable tool for makinginformed decisions about clinicalresearch," Simmons said."CISCRP is delighted to make itavailable to the thousands ofpeople who search the Interneteveryday for news andinformation about clinical trialsand clinical researchparticipation."

STEPS TO A HEALTHY NEW YOU(NUI) - At the beginning of

every new year, many decide to

turn over a new leaf when itcomes to their general health.

However, that renewed interest

in bettering oneself doesn't

often last long. According to a

recent study, 50 percent of those

who set a New Year's resolution

for themselves abandon it by the

end of January and 90 percent

call it quits by the end of the

year's first quarter.

Rather than being part of

these unfortunate statistics, a

renewed, long-term resolve toget fit and feel great should be

something everyone strives for,

according to celebrity fitness

trainer Valerie Waters.

"New Year's is a great time

of year to set priorities and

focus on good health for the

entire year. The key is getting

into a healthy routine," Waters

said.

Waters provided these tips

to help you stick to a routine:

Set a goal and deadline. Fewthings will get you more

committed than a deadline.

Know where you are. Before

you start your regimen, take

your measurements and

weight. Write them down to

monitor your progress.

Know where you're going.

Set a clear and specific goal

that's measureable, so you can

stay focused and know when

you've reached your goal.

Eat right. As part of a healthy

style of eating, a 1/4-cup

serving of delicious California

Raisins helps to meet the

recommended goal of eight to13 daily fruit servings.

Raisins deliver antioxidants

and potassium to reduce

oxidation that helps to prevent

high blood pressure and

plaque buildup in the arteries,

which lowers cholesterol

levels and contributes to heart

and colon health. Try this

recipe for a healthful snack to

jumpstart the new year.

For more tips from Valerie

Waters and healthy recipes, visit

www.LoveYourRaisins.com.

STAVING OFF

'SUPERBUGS'

Savory California Raisin Trail Mix8 servings

1/2 cup Cacao Nibs

1 cup Hulled Pumpkin Seeds or Sunflower Kernels

1 cup Natural Raisins

1 cup Golden Raisins

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Chipotle Chile Pepper Powder

Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat, and spray

lightly with cooking spray. Add cacao nibs and toast, stirring

constantly for two minutes. Stir in pumpkin seeds, and toast two

minutes more, stirring constantly. Add raisins, salt and pepper

and toss to coat, and heat for another two minutes or until raisins

are plump. Makes 2.5 ounces for each serving.


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Molasses Fruitcake

1 pkg. (2 layer) Spice Cake Mix

1 pkg. Instant Lemon Pudding Mix

1 cup Orange Juice

1/4 cup Fancy Molasses

1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

4 Large Eggs Glaze (optional):

2 cups Cherries, chopped 1 cup Icing Sugar

2 cups Dates, chopped 2-3 tbsp. Orange Juice

2 cups Nuts, chopped

2 cups Raisins

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine cake mix and pudding mix in a large

bowl. Add orange juice, molasses and vegetable oil and beat together

for about 2 minutes until batter is smooth. Add 4 eggs, one by one,

mixing between each addition. Fold in the fruit and nuts then pour

batter into 3 loaf pans (4" x 8"), lined with parchment paper. Bake at350F for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from

the pan. Combine icing sugar and orange juice to make glaze and add

glaze to warm fruitcake if desired. For best flavor, wrap and store in the

refrigerator overnight before serving.

Pork Souvlaki

RecipesRecipesMore Recipes on Page 4More Recipes on Page 4

Easy Orange Shrimp Fried Rice

4 servings

3/4 lb Deveined Shrimp, frozen, cooked and peeled 2 cups Instant White Rice

1 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas

1 small Red Pepper, sliced 1/4 cup Reduced Soy Sauce, lite or sodium

3 tbsp Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, thawed 1 tbsp Honey

1 tsp Minced Ginger 1 clove Garlic, minced

1 can Mandarin Orange Segments, drained 1/2 cup Green Onion, chopped

1.Prepare Instant White Rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and reserve. Run cool running

water over the shrimp until thawed; drain well.

2.Heat the oil in a nonstick wok set over medium-high heat. Add the snap peas and red pepper. Stir-fry for 5

minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Stir in the soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, honey, ginger

and garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce has slightly thickened.

3.Stir the cooked rice, shrimp, orange segments and green onion into the sauce. Cook, tossing, until rice and

shrimp are heated through and coated in sauce.

Tip: Use up leftovers: stir 1-1/2 cups sliced, cooked chicken, steak or pork into the stir-fry instead of the

cooked shrimp.

4 - 6 servings

1.1 lbs Boneless Pork Shoulder cut in 1 inch cubes

3 tsp Olive Oil

1 tsp Lemon Juice

2 cloves Garlic, crushed

3 tsp Dried Rosemary

3 tsp Dried Parsley

1 tsp Salt

Cooked Rice or Pita Pockets

Tzatziki Sauce

Place pork cubes in plastic bag. Combine remaining ingredients; add to plastic bag. Toss to coat;

seal bag and set in bowl. Marinate pork cubes for 30 minutes at room temperature or longer in

refrigerator, turning occasionally. Thread pork onto skewers or spread on foil lined oven-prooftray. Broil or grill meat over medium heat for 6 minutes, turning to cook all sides. Serve on rice

or in a pita pocket with tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad.

HOMES NEWSPAPER DECEMBER 2007

Send us yourfavorite recipe!

If you have a great family recipe

that you would like to share, sendit to us. Each month we will pick

one recipe and feature it on one of

our recipe pages. e-mail it to:[email protected]

or fax it to 1-800-330-5709

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To view more closed details visit www.CoconutPointRealty.com and click on Market Reports

Recent Closings for the Greater Coconut Point Area - 10/15/2007 to 11/15/2007

D. Michael Burke P.A.239.777.0473

[email protected] Tamiami Trail South


Bed Full Half Living Year Private Private List Selling Cost/ % of Closed

Community Address Rooms Bath Bath Area Built Pool Spa Price Price Sq. Ft. Asking Date DOM

Shadow Wood at the Brooks

GINGER POINTE 10057 GINGER POINTE CT 3+Den 2 1 2534 2001 Yes Yes $799,000 $721,000 $285 90.24% 11/09/07 230

HAWTHORNE 9005 WINDSWEPT DR 3+Den 3 0 2720 2004 Yes Yes $799,000 $775,000 $285 97.00% 11/09/07 224LAUREL MEADOW 23213 OAKGLEN LN 2+Den 2 0 1810 1999 Yes No $539,900 $530,000 $293 98.17% 10/26/07 97

MAGNOLIA BEND 10056 MAGNOLIA BEND 3+Den 3 2 4200 2003 Yes Yes $1,699,000 $1,500,000 $357 88.29% 10/18/07 303Copperleaf at the Brooks

COPPER LAKE 10551 COPPER LAKE DR 3+Den 3 0 2465 2002 Yes Yes $790,000 $725,000 $294 91.77% 10/22/07Grandezaza

SARACENO 20132 SARACENO DR 3 Bed 2 0 1868 2002 Yes No $479,000 $440,000 $236 91.86% 10/24/07 113

CYPRESS COVE 20181 BUTTERMERE CT 4+Den 3 0 3021 2001 Yes Yes $1,069,000 $850,000 $281 79.51% 10/23/07 387Miromar Lakes

VERONA LAGO 10150 VERONA LAKES LN 4+Den 3 1 3512 2001 Yes Yes $1,850,000 $1,550,000 $441 83.78% 11/09/07 198

MIROMAR LAKES 17801 MODENA RD 3+Den 2 0 2101 2003 Yes Yes $499,999 $435,000 $207 87.00% 11/06/07 329

PORTO ROMANO 10356 PORTO ROMANO DR 3 Bed 3 1 2447 2006 Yes Yes $934,130 $735,000 $300 78.68% 10/19/07Rapallo

RAPALLO 8573 VIA GARIBALDI CIRCLE, #305 2+Den 2 0 1342 2007 No No $269,800 $250,000 $186 92.66% 10/31/07 223Pelican Landing

CYPRESS ISLAND 25011 CYPRESS HOLLOW CT, #203 3+Den 2 0 2070 1994 No No $395,000 $330,000 $159 83.54% 10/30/07 447

SOUTHBRIDGE 3500 BALLYBRIDGE CIR, #103 3 Bed 2 0 1808 1994 No No $315,000 $300,000 $166 95.24% 10/16/07 208

D. Michael Burke P.A.

[email protected]

Recent Closings for the Greater Coconut Point Area - 10/15/2007 to 11/15/2007

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Coconut Point Celebration of

Lights: (Estero)

December 6, located on Fashion

Drive from 4-9 pm. From 6-9

pm., performers entertain

including: Michael Angelo, with

a bit of comedy and a whole lot

of music; the G-Man and his high

energy singing and dancing; Soli

and Andre, singing and playing a

variety of music; and special

holiday music by Gulfcoast

Music School faculty and

students and Gospel singer GaylaJames.

The Edison and Ford Winter

Estates Holiday House: (Ft.

Myers)

5:30-9pm nightly, located at

2350 McGregor Blvd. Held

through December 30 (closed

Christmas Eve). Featuring

wonderful decorations

throughout the Estates, art and

craft exhibits, book signings,

demonstrations, and music and

dance performances. $15 adults,

$1 for children 6-12.

Christmas at Palm Cottage:

(Naples)December 1-30, located at Third

Street South Historic District at

137 12th Ave. South. Experience

an old-fashioned Victorian

Christmas in the oldest house in

Naples. Daily 2-8pm.

Festival of Trees: (Naples)

Through middle of December,

located at the Philharmonic

Center for the Arts Naples. Runs

from the end of November to the

middle of December.

Third Street's Lights: (Naples)

Thru December, located on Third

Street of Naples. Enjoy hundreds

of lights which grace the trees

and courtyards in this historic

district.

Third Street New Year

Celebration: (Naples)

December 31, 6-9pm. Enjoy

music and snow before and afterthe fireworks at the Naples Pier.

The Promenade Bonita

Springs: (Bonita Springs)

December 28, Danny Morgan

Band from 6-9pm. Join your

friends at The Promenade

between Christmas and New

Year's Eve, for a wonderful

evening of unique jazz and

entertainment with Danny as you

continue your Holiday

celebrations! Come early, savor,

linger and enjoy!

Evenings at Coconut Point

Mall: (Estero)

First Thursday each month from6-9pm with Performers, located

along 23106 Fashion Drive.

Miromar Outlet mall: (Estero)

Fridays in December. Enjoy a

day of shopping at the areas

largest outlet mall and enjoy a

free concert from 6-8pm.

Broadway Palm Dinner

Theater: (Ft. Myers)

Located at 1380 Colonial Blvd.,

Ft.Myers. For more information

and shows visit www.

broadwaypalm.com or call (239)

278-4422

Barbara B. Mann Theatre: (Ft.

Myers)

For more information and listing

of shows, visit, www.

bbmannpah.com or call (239)

481-4849 or 800-440-7469

Historic Old Naples Walking

Tours: (Naples)

December 5, 12, 19 and 26,

located at Palm Cottage137 12th

Ave. South. 10am, reservations

required.

Thursdays on Third Street:

(Naples)

6-9pm, located at the Third Street

district of Old Naples. Enjoy an

evening of music and other

entertainment.

Third Street Farmer's Market:

(Naples)

December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29,

located behind Tommy Bahamas.

Featuring nearly 50 vendors

selling locally producedvegetable and fruits, jams, baked

goods and seafood.

Philharmonic Center: (Naples)

Located at 5833 Pelican Bay,

Naples. For more information

and current shows visit

www.philtickets.org or call (239)

597-1900 or (800) 597-1900

I dreamed I had an interview

with God.

So you would like to

interview me? God asked.

If you have the time I said.

God smiled. "My time is

eternity. "What questions do you

have in mind for me?

What surprises you most

about humankind?God answered... That they

get bored with childhood, they

rush to grow up, and then long to

be children again. That they lose

their health to make money...and

then lose their money to restore

their health. That by thinking

anxiously about the future, they

forget the present, such that they

live in neither the present nor the

future. That they live as if they

will never die, and die as though

they had never lived.

God's hand took mine and we

were silent for a while.

And then I asked... As a parent, what are some of life's

lessons you want your children

to learn?

To learn they cannot make

anyone love them. All they can

do is let themselves be loved. To

learn that it is not good to

compare themselves to others."

To learn to forgive by practicing

forgiveness. To learn that it only

takes a few seconds to open

profound wounds in those they

love, and it can take many years

to heal them. To learn that a richperson is not one who has the

most, but is one who needs the

least. To learn that there are

people who love them dearly,

but simply have not yet learned

how to express or show their

feelings. To learn that two people

can look at the same thing and

see it differently. To learn that it

is not enough that they forgive

one another, but they must also

forgive themselves."

Thank you for your time. I

said humbly, Is there anything

else you would like your children

to know?God smiled and said, Just

know that I am here... always.

-author unknown

Holiday Events December 2007 Bonita Springs, Estero, Ft. Myers, NaplesEvery now and then I hear or see something that touches my heart

and I feel the need to pass it on to the people I care about. The

following was recently emailed to me and with the Holidays upon us,

I thought it would be a good time to share this with you.

INTERVIEW WITH GOD

I would like to wish you and your family a MerryChristmas and Happy Holidays. --- MichaelBurke, Your Local Real Estate Professional


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(NUI) - With a minimum workday of 8

hours and an average commute time of 24

minutes each way, working parents are

seeing less and less of their children. As a

result, more parents are opting for family-

based vacations to reconnect and catch up

with their loved ones.

"Americans with children are seeking

to use their vacations to reconnect with the

family unit," said Peter Yesawich,

chairman and CEO of Pepperdine, Brown

& Russell, a leading travel, leisure and

entertainment public relations firm.

"Consumers want to reconnect with what

they feel is really important in their lives."So, the 71 percent of parents who

wish they could spend more time as a

family are in search of the perfect family

vacation. Those who are looking for a

departure from the usual treks to Disney

World should consider a unique, festive

way to vacation this winter.

The Rocky Mountaineer winter train

captures the dream of a snow-capped

holiday season as it travels from

Vancouver, British Columbia, to Banff,

Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies with

transfers available to Calgary, Alberta.

Families can reconnect during two full

days amid the pristine winter scenery.

The train exudes a festive feel in thewinter with views of glacier-capped

mountain peaks and snow-filled valleys.

Additionally, holiday entertainment, gifts

for the children, holiday-themed meals

and an appearance by Santa add to the

charm. Adults can also embrace the

holiday spirit by dancing to live jazz in a

specialty bar car.

In a private dining room onboard,

guests enjoy an la carte menu of bi-

regional cuisine, seasonal dishes and

award-winning local wines. Eggnog and

mulled wine are even available to those

truly festive passengers.

Families also enjoy winter fun when

they get off the train. They can take part in

an array of winter activities such as dogsledding, skiing, skating, Native American

winter crafts and even a snowball fight.

A Rocky Mountaineer vacation is

even more affordable this holiday season,

during which one child between the ages

of 2 and 11 years of age travel free with

two full-paying adults in GoldLeaf

Service. Vacation packages on which the

special is available include: Winter

Wonderland, Canadian Rockies Winter

Excursion, ATruly Canadian Christmas or

Winter in the Canadian Rockies.

For more information about a family

trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer this

winter or to learn about their special

promotion for children this season, visitwww.winterrailvacations.com or call 1-

866-754-8842.

Get Rolling on Your Family

Winter Vacation

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SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!

What do you call a fish with no eyes?

A fsh

Why don't aliens eat clowns.

Because they taste funny.

What do you call a sheep with no legs?

A cloud

What do cows do for entertainment?

They rent moovies!

Why was the Energizer Bunny arrested?

He was charged with battery.

Why do gorillas have big nostrils?

Because they have big fingers!

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