December 2006/January 2007 - Florida Wise

FeaturesDepartmentsDecember/January 2007Passion, Love and theWinner’s Circle ............................. 12Winter Equestrian FestivalPalm Beach Polo Equestrian Club .... 23Future Market Perspective ............ 32About the CoverSupermodel Rebecca Schulze with one of herequestrian horses, On the Catwalk.Photo taken in IrelandPhotography by: If Wishes Were HorsesDiningWisePei Wei Asian Diner ............... 6Arts & EntertainmentWiseCalendar ................................. 9SocietyWiseGood Time Golf Classic andAwards Lunch a Winner forthe Fern House ..................... 10FashionWiseFiandaca ................................ 16BeautyWiseThe Gift of Lovely Feet ......... 18Hollywood GlamHoliday Beauty .................... 20DecoratingWiseOrganize Your Home, YourOffice and Your Life: Onceand For All ........................... 26AdviceWiseWeighting, Scalingand Timing ........................... 28It Listened! .............................. 30Motor City Car Wash, Inc. .... 31Real EstateWiseHot Properties ...................... 33CongratulationsTo this month’s prize winners!Bill Underwood of Wellington won a giftcertificate to L’Opera Parisian Brasserieat 224 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach.Susan Elmore of Lake Worth won a giftcertificate to Leila Restaurant at 120 S.Dixie Hwy. in West Palm Beach.Paula Kazerman of Boynton Beach wona gift certificate to the Jetsetter Lounge at1132 N. Dixie Hwy. in downtown LakeWorth.Thank you for subscribing and readingFloridaWise Magazine and pleasecontinue to honor our sponsors.Publisher/Marketing DirectorDawn M. AndersonCo Publisher/Executive Vice President of ProductionAnthony J. AndersonChief EditorStephanie ColettoManaging EditorRebecca AccardiPhotographer/Graphics DesignerStacey E. RybakContributing PhotographerAlan FabricantContributing WritersKathlein AmbridgeRob ChiavettaChef JoeSuzann DavisVictoria DeMatteoJerry DesiderioDr. Sally GoldbergElysa RossSales Consultants/Account ManagersMichelle CreeganMichael GorgaStacey E. RybakTeresa J. VincentFor advertising information, call561-649-0335or visit our Web site atwww.floridawisemagazine.comFloridaWise Magazine is published 6 times a year(distribution of over 40,000 copies per issue) by FloridaWise Magazine LLC, P.O. Box 541600 Greenacres, FL33454-1600. Copyright 2006, All rights reserved.Contents of this magazine in whole or in part may not bereproduced without the written permission of Florida WiseMagazine LLC. The publishers’ accept no liability andmake no claims to the accuracy of advertiser’s statementsand accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions foradvertisements beyond the cost of paid advertisements.Florida Wise Magazine LLC reserves the right to refuseany advertiser. Florida Wise Magazine LLC is notresponsible for typographical or production errors andaccepts no responsibility for submitted materials.

DiningWisePei Wei Asian DinerWellingtonBy Chef JoePei Wei (pronounced “payway”) Asian Diner ofWellington, Boynton Beach,and soon to be everywhereelse, is brought to you by thesame people who created PFChang’s China Bistro. As a matter offact, much of the food is similar to whatyou’ll find at Chang’s; the onlydifference is the very casual approach tothis concept and the reasonable price.As you enter the front door, theenvironment is crisp and clean, with amuch cozier feel than what you wouldnormally find in a “diner.” Large menuboards are visible as you enter Pei Wei,with a number of selections to choosefrom. We had plenty of time to decidewhat we wanted to sample because theline to the cashier started from the frontdoor. The line moved swiftly and as wesoon found out, it was worth the wait!After paying, you are given anumber for your table and beverageglasses. You get your own drinks,condiments, silverware, napkins, findyour table, and wait for your order to bedelivered. You can have as many refillson the beverages as you’d like. A veryattentive staff is available to assist withany special requests, like more specialsauce for the lettuce wraps, or takeoutcontainers.If you prefer to dine at home,another option for enjoying the food atPei Wei is to pick it up. One of the mainreasons PF Chang’s came up with thisidea was to accommodate the largetakeout business it commands. Pei Weihas made takeout very convenient. Toavoid the line, a completely separatedoor is just to the right of the front doorwhere you can place your order with acashier, or pick up your food that youhave called ahead for.Since I’ve dined at Pei Wei severaltimes in the past, I’ve had theopportunity to sample many of theirdishes. My personal favorites are theSpicy Korean with Beef, the Dan DanNoodle Bowl, Pei Wei Pad Thai withpork and the Pei Wei Spring Rolls, all ofwhich are consistently excellent. All theSignature dishes and Noodle and RiceBowls, like the Spicy Korean or the DanDan Noodles, may be ordered withchicken, shrimp, scallops, pork, beef, orjust vegetables, so there is an option foreveryone to find what they like. For thetraditionalist, these dishes are likegetting a “combination platter” at theneighborhood Chinese restaurant, butthe food quality is just so much better.Even though I’m not a big fan of curry,we sampled a featured dish of theevening the “Jungle Curry,” which wasunusual and delicious.Sometimes we just go to Pei Wei forthe appetizers. Yes, you guessed it -- PeiWei’s lettuce wraps are exactly like PFChang’s, and my wife loves ’em! Myson’s favorite appetizer is edamame, orwhat he likes to call “squeeze peas,”which is also on the menu.Also available from Pei Wei areparty platters, which are perfect foroffice parties, corporate meetings orsocial gatherings. Everything from themenu is available. After you’ve had theopportunity to dine at Pei Wei, it willsurely become a regular on your list ofdinner destinations.— Pei Wei Asian Diner is located in theWellington Green Square, (Forest Hill andWellington Green Drive, just west of U.S. 441in Wellington) P: 561-753-6260. Open forlunch and dinner Sun. – Thur., 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. ❂6 December/January 2007

DiningGuideEl Chaparro – Authentic Mexican –6169 Jog Road, Lake Worth,561-357-8557. Happy hour every hour.Wines and homemade sangria.Jetsetter Lounge – International –1132 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth,561-533-7999. A retro theme park formodern minds.Josh’s Sports Grill – American –13889 Wellington Trace, Wellington,561-795-6300. Sports bar, live music,drink specials, kids’ night, game roomand Texas Holdum night.Leila – Middle Eastern –120 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach,561-659-7373.L’Opera – French –224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach,561-659-1853. Indoor and outdoordining. Authentic Parisian Brasserie.Free valet parking at door.Nuccio’s Pizza – Italian –8918 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth,561-965-3424. Pizza, subs, stromboli's,calzones, pasta, entrees and catering.Free delivery.Pei Wei Asian Diner – Asian –1750 N. Congress Ave., BoyntonBeach, 561-364-1830. And10610 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington,561-753-6260. Dine in or take out.Pomodoro’s Italian Grille – Italian –12793 West Forest Hill Blvd.,Wellington, 561-793-0243. Dine in ortake out. Free delivery and cateringare available.Sushi Jo – Japanese –640 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach,561-737-0606 and 319 Belvedere Rd.,West Palm Beach, 561-868-7893.Beyond fresh.Your journey begins…Authentic Middle Eastern FareQuintessential Dance of the EastArguileh—A Centuries-Old Right of PassageWhere Middle Eastern Rhythms Evoke an Exotic MoodAnd the Intimacy of a Shared Table is a Beautiful Thing…At LeilaThe Cottage – Eclectic Cuisine –522 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth,561-586-0080. Voted best small platemenu in Palm Beach County.To have your restaurant listed in theDining Guide, call P: 561-649-0335.M IDDLE E ASTERN G RILLE AND A RGUILEH C AFÉ.120 S. Dixie Highway | West Palm Beach, FL561.659.7373 | www.leilawpb.comFloridaWise Magazine 7

Shrimp and Chickenin a Pad Thai SauceBy Chef Joe2 Tbsp. soy sauce2 Tbsp. water2 Tbsp. creamy peanutbutter2 Tbsp. Asian chili paste6 Tbsp. canola oil2 tsp. minced garlic2 tsp. minced ginger1 cup julienne mixed vegetables(carrot, zucchini, snowpea and yellow onion)8 oz. boneless, skinless chickenbreast or thigh, sliced intostrips16 med. shrimp, peeled anddeveined, tail off1/2 lb. medium-wide ricenoodles, soaked in warmwater until softened,drained2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar2 Tbsp. cider vinegar2 cups chopped romaine lettuce,for garnish1/2 cup mung bean sprouts, forgarnish4 each lime wedges, for garnish1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, forgarnish1 Tbsp. chopped peanuts, forgarnishPhoto: Pavalache Stelian | DreamstimeIn a small bowl, whisk together thesoy sauce, water, peanut butter andchili paste until smooth.Heat a large wok over medium-highheat, and add canola oil. When the oilis hot, add the garlic and ginger and letcook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Addthe vegetables, chicken and shrimp, andstir-fry until chicken and shrimp arebrowned and cooked through, about 2minutes. Add noodles and toss to coat.Add peanut/spice paste, brownsugar and cider vinegar and toss todistribute. Cook until heated through,about 2 minutes.Spread chopped romaine on aplatter. Serve Pad Thai on top of lettuceand garnish with mung bean sprouts,lime, cilantro and chopped peanuts.Serves two.

Arts & EntertainmentWiseDowntown LakeWorth/Lake WorthHoliday Tree Lighting,Dec. 8, 6-10 p.m.downtown at the CulturalPlaza.Annual Christmasparade and craftsshow, Dec. 9, 11 p.m. –5 p.m., downtown andNorth Bryant.Call P: 561-582-4401.Evening on theAvenue, Every Friday atdowntown Lake Worth onLake Avenue, restaurantsand shops are open for aweekly street festivalfeaturing music, food andarts and crafts.Call P: 561-582-4401.WellingtonThe Palms West Chamberof Commerce and theVillage of Wellington’s23rd Annual HolidayParade, It’s A MagicalHoliday, Sunday, Dec.10, 1 p.m. The 4thannual Holiday MileRun/Walk, sponsored byMaroone ChevroletGreenacres, will precedethe parade at 12:45 p.m.along Forest Hill Boulevard.Call P: 561-790-6200.Opening Day at thePolo Club, Jan. 14 – Jan.28 at 11:30 a.m. at theInternational Polo ClubPalm Beach. $10 adults;children under 12 are free.P: 561-204-5687.Winter EquestrianFestival, Jan. 24 – April 7at the Palm Beach PoloEquestrian Club, 14440Pierson Rd., Wellington.Call P: 561-793-5867.BoyntonCity of Boynton BeachAnnual HolidayParade, Dec. 9, 5 p.m.Call P: 561-742-6221.Medieval Faire, Dec. 9– Dec. 10, 11 a.m. – 5p.m, Intracoastal Park.Children’s activities,including an inflatablecastle, rock climbing wall,games and crafts. Adults$7, children 3-12 andseniors (65+) $5.Call P: 561-742-6246.The New Vista TheatreCompany presents,A Funny ThingHappened On theWay to the Forum.Dec. 21 – Jan. 7. Allshows will take place atThe Park Vista Theater,Park Vista High School,Call P: 888-284-4633.Downtown West PalmBeachClematis by Night,every Thursday night from5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. inCentennial Square at thetop of Clematis Street.Featuring the area’s bestrock, R&B, reggae, blues,soul and swing music.Norton Museum ofArt, thru Jan. 28. WilliamWegman: Funney/Strangeincludes more than 200works. P: 561-832-5196.Yesteryear Village andthe South FloridaFairgrounds,Christmas in theVillage, Dec. 13-17, 5p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdaythru Friday and noon to 9p.m. on Saturday andSunday. Admission is $7for ages 6 and up.Children 5 and under arefree. Parking is free. CallP: 561-793-0333.Kravis Center for thePerforming Arts, MarieHale’s The Nutcracker,Dec. 23 – 28. SouthFlorida’s holiday event.Call P: 561-832-7469.Ringling Bros. Barnumand Bailey Circus, Dec.26 – Jan. 31 at the SouthFlorida Expo Center at theSouth Florida Fairgrounds.Call P: 793-0333.2007 Palm BeachDesign Fair, sister fair ofthe New York Design Fair,Jan. 12-14. Held in theCohen Pavilion at theKravis Center with a galapreview on Thursday, Jan.11 at 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.$200 pp. For more info,call P: 561-832-4164,ext. 305.The Palm BeachMembership ofHospice Foundation,Friday, Jan.19 at theBreakers. An evening ofdinner, dancing andfashion show. Call NitaMitchell at P: 832-8585.Palm Beach CountyConvention Centerpresents palmbeach 3,Friday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 –9:30 p.m. A four-daycontemporary art event thatblends three distinct artfairs at one location.Tickets: $125. CallP: 561-805-6298.2007 South FloridaFair, Jan. 12 – Jan. 28 at9067 Southern Blvd.Advanced Tickets: Adults$10, children $5, seniors(60 or older) $7. Tickets atthe gate: Adults $15,children $8, seniors $9.Children 5 and under Free.Parking is free. CallP: 561-793-0333.16th Annual SouthFlorida Komen Racefor the Cure, Jan. 20 onFlagler Drive. OpeningCeremonies at 7 a.m.Registration is $25 and$30 on race day.Call P: 561-832-3231.Palm Beach GardensMagical IndoorSnowfalls at TheGardens of the PalmBeaches, thru Dec. 24. Letit Snow, Let it Snow, Let itSnow. Daily indoorsnowfalls in the winterwonderland of GrandCourt every half hour. Plus,visit Santa for photos, too.Call P: 561-775-7750.Live Music atDowntown at theGardens Thursday andFriday evenings throughoutDecember, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Light jazz or Top 40 in theCenter Court. Free.Youth TouringCompany of the MaltzJupiter Theatre atDowntown at the GardensSunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. –5 p.m.The AlexanderDreyfoos School of theArts Music Departmentat Downtown at theGardens Monday - Friday,Dec. 18 - 22, 5 p.m. – 8p.m. The choral group willperform throughout theopen-air center.GreenacresKiwanis Club concertin the park, Jan. 26, 7p.m. – 9 p.m. Featuring theJohn I. Leonard Band.LantanaThe Town of Lantana andLantana’s Chamber ofCommerce will be hostingWinterfest andParade. Friday Dec. 8, 5pm. Food and gamesfollowed by the parade at8 p.m. For more info, callP: 561-540-5016.Boca/Delray31st Annual BocaRaton Boat Parade,Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. Join 40decorated boats as theymake their way south onthe Intracoastal Waterwaybeginning at the BocaRaton-Delray Beach border.Call P: 561-367-7073.Kids Day at the Tree,Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. Visit Santa at the 100-foot Christmas Tree. Free.Call P: 561-279-1380 ext.17. Starting at 6 p.m.,Delray’s Holiday Paradethat begins at VenetianDrive and heads west onAtlantic Avenue to thecourthouse. CallP: 561-243-7277.Breakfast with Santa,Dec. 23, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.Join Santa for breakfast atthe Delray Beach Marriott.$10 per plate. CallP: 561-279-1380 ext. 17.First Night 2007 –New Year’s EveCelebration, Dec. 31 -Jan. 1, downtown DelrayBeach. Ring in the NewYear Florida style! CallP: 561-279-1380.Art & Jazz on theAvenue, Jan. 18, 6 pm. –10 p.m. For moreinformation, callP: 561-278-0424.JupiterWinter Wonderland,featuring The NewGardens Band, Monday,Dec. 11, 7 p.m. MusicalDirector Owen Sewardleads the band throughholiday songs. Tickets are$25 or $60.Capitol Steps, A NewYear’s Eve Celebration,Sunday, Dec. 31.Showtimes and tickets are$35 for 5 p.m. show and$45 for 8 p.m. show.Tony Award WinnersSeries with JamesNaughton, Friday, Jan.26. This two-time TonyAward winner for his rolesin City of Angels and therazzle-dazzle attorney inChicago, will seduce youwith his sexy baritonevocals. Showtime is 8 p.m.Tickets are $45 fororchestra or $37 formezzanine.Late Nite Catechism 2,Saturday, Jan. 27. Evenfunnier than the original,Sister conducts her religionclass into laughter whenshe returns for Late NiteCatechism 2. Catholics andnon-Catholic alike will beentertained. Showtime is 8p.m. Tickets $35.Movie, Music andMagic! Indian RiverPops Orchestra, Sunday,Jan. 28. Sit back, relaxand enjoy soundtracks fromHollywood movie classics.From West Side Story toStar Wars to Gone Withthe Wind. Showtime is 7p.m. Tickets $25 or $60 aspart of the orchestra series.Call P: 562-575-2223.Fort LauderdaleSPCA WildLife CareCenter’s 1st AdoptionDay on Feb. 3, 10 a.m. –3 p.m. at Markham Park,Sunrise. The SPCA WildlifeCare Center has manywonderful domestic animalsavailable for adoption. CallP: 954-524-4302.To advertise in FloridaWise Magazine call 561.649.0335

Good Time Golf Classic andAwards Lunch a Winner forThe Fern HouseCatherine Ford Brister, Candide Booth, Inge von Reith andLavinia Baker LoganFern House Director J. Pat McGreevy, Silver SponsorLavinia Baker Logan and Peter HarroldThe 9th Annual Golf Classic and Awards Lunch to benefit Fern Housepacked the Atlantis Country Club golf course and Garden Room forfriendly competition on 18 Holes, Auction bidding and “a good timefor all.” Event Chairman Tom McCord said the only problem at thefavorite fundraiser was finding extragolf carts and luncheon seats for thesold-out success, the biggest to date. “Weopened the Awards Lunch and auction to nongolfersthis year for a full house,” he said.Bidding in the auction got so heated severalwinners bid “over value” according to AuctionChairman Scott Pressman. Prizes wereawarded to winning teams for First and SecondPlace and Women’s First Place, and toindividuals for “Closest to the Pin,” “LongDrive” and the “Funky Golf Sox” competition,but “Fern House was the real winner of thisfundraiser,” said Director Pat McGreevy.McGreevy gave special thanks to theGregg Huffstetler of FidelitySponsors: Gold Sponsor – Pavers & Stone, Inc.;Federal Bank and TrustSilver Sponsors – Lavinia Baker Logan; EdwardCapuano; and Steven and Myrna Pressman; Bronze Sponsors – The George F.Baker Trust; Charles and Bonnie Cordle; Grand Bank & Trust; and David andNancy Stoller; Supporter – George Wojtusiak; and 32 Hole and Tee Sponsors.Fern House, a non-profit 501© (3) residential rehabilitation center for men inrecover, is supported by its clients and friends in the community. It neither solicitsnor receives any local, state or federal tax dollars. “Our program gives a handup – not a handout,” said Director Pat McGreevy. “These men go from being taxburdens to becoming tax-paying citizens. Many of our graduates now own theirown business, while others are making great strides in their fields.”— For more information about Fern House, Inc., call P: 561-471-0430 orvisit the Web at www.fernhouse.org. ❂Audrey Austin and Barbara KatzPhotography by Michael DavidoffMegan McKenny shows off thegolf club she won in the “FunkyGolf Sox” competitionHelen Turnerand Mike CrowleySilver SponsorLavinia Baker Loganand her husband, Jim

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Passion, Love and theWinner’s CirclePhotos: If Wishes Were HorsesBy Victoria DeMatteoIcan remember the vivid colors like it was yesterday. I was about 12 years old,going away to sleep away camp in New Hampshire; Wolfeboro to be exact. Itwas a Catholic, all-girls camp that was filled with exciting activities, sports andtheatrical events. The dance with the affiliated all-boys camp, Camp Fatima,came at the end of each session and if you didn’t know any better, it was NewYear’s Eve for all us quickly maturing, but still giggling in our youth girls. Thoughexcited to mingle with the clever young lads, I had my eye on a different male. Hewas magnificent, to say the least. His stance was confident; his step – demanding ofyour attention. This was no ordinary horse. This was a beautiful black stallion thatwas off limits, except for a ritualistic, but nonetheless demeaning trot around the ringas all of us took turns during “riding session” each week.One day I asked the instructor if I could take him out – out of his little circus12 December/January 2007

Oh beauty divine, black beauty so fine,Fly with me tonight.Oh beauty divine, close these eyes of mine,I dream as we take flight.The branches below crack as we soar by,The rustling leaves are fierce,Oh beauty divine, open these eyes of mine,Freedom’s reign you swiftly pierce.ring, and ride. She looked at me with these inquisitive eyes, andasked if I was sure I was ready. “Absolutely. When can I saddleup?” I replied eagerly. Well, with a little wink, and an interestingbarter agreement, I promised to clean the stables after oursession, and she promised to take me out once a week. Thethings we do for love. … It took me one ride before I realized Ihad not seen true freedom before. As we rode into the sunset,beyond the grounds of Camp Bernadette, beyond the boundariesthat had been set for me in my life, and beyond the limits of myimagination, we rode ... and I tasted freedom for the very firsttime. I was free. …What an interesting segue to write about beauty in its mostprimitive yet equally trained and mastered sense. As the openingof the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival hosted at the Palm BeachPolo Equestrian Club in Wellington, Fla., draws near, riders andspectators alike are preparing for an intense 10 weeks ofcompetition. Every year, just before this world-renowned festivalgets underway, the National Horse Show (this year will be the123rd of its kind!) hosts the end of a competitive year wheremutually exclusive of the other, riders and horses are judged ongrace, control, talent, knowledge, power and elegance forthousands of dollars in prizes, and certainly a place in thecompetitive circle. This year, as the Fifth Annual Dressage at theNational runs through December 3, the hustle and bustle of ourequestrian community here in South Florida leaves a steady humin the air. Wellington will be crowded with young riders, juniorand adult competitors hoping to wrap their hands around theGreat American Insurance Group/United States DressageFederation (GAIG/USDF) Regional Championships. Oneparticular young lady will be most excited to watch as the horsesand riders coming off a full year of shows saddle up to put on aspectacular performance that will also help to prepare them forthe upcoming season just around the corner.You might recognize her from her years as a beautiful topmodel here in the United States; but my introduction to RebeccaSchulze came the moment I visited the Web site for her eliteequine brokerage firm, “If Wishes Were Horses”(www.ifwisheswerehorses.net). As a riding novice at best, but atrue equine lover at heart, I unraveled the story of a youngwoman, born into our world with reins and saddle in tow, andam humbled by her passion for these beautiful creatures: horses.Being a successful business owner is, in itself, a goal most peoplespend their entire lives trying to reach. Being a successful businessowner who exudes a passion for his/her trade so contagious thatyou can’t help but smile at each success he/she attains; well …that is nothing short of finding a hidden treasure.Rebecca Schulze owns and operates If Wishes Were Horses(IWWH), an equestrian brokerage firm specializing in the careand training of horses from the very beginning of theirdevelopment. IWWH specifically focuses on the disciplines ofshow jumpers, dressage and eventers. As an expert rider herself,Rebecca takes pride in the skill and experience she has acquiredthroughout her life, and is eager to assist riders at all levels! Witha dedication to providing unsurpassed guidance and advice, thegoal of IWWH is to take these talented and well-trained horses,bred from some of the top performing European bloodlines, andFloridaWise Magazine 13

find them the best riders and the best stables to help the horsesoptimize on their opportunity to perform and outshine all the rest!As a Palm Beach County resident, it is hard to miss thepresence of the equestrian community that emerges this time eachyear. For me it has always seemed to be a pastime, a sport, atrade of only the very elite and overtly wealthy. But equineinvestments are up and coming in the United States and provingto be not only enjoyable, but certainly a lucrative choice, not onlyfor the famous socialites of today, but also for the very simplisticlover of horses in the not-so-famous you and me. And with thevariety of financing options, including partnership/syndicate, anopportunity to see your horse in the next Dublin Horse Show iscloser than you might think. For investors, IWWH offers privatesales either as a sole owner, or as a syndicate “member”, whichcertainly makes the prospect of owning your own horse muchmore realistic. But what exactly is a syndicate/partnership?Syndicates have been alive and prevalent for decades in thethoroughbred racing industry. But more and more, the idea of asyndicate is becoming a viable choice for prospective and activeparticipants in the show horse arena. The purchase of a top showhorse these days can run anywhere from $10,000 to upward ofa million dollars. With the disparity in ratio between outsidemares to the rare “top breed,” as a prospective investor it iswithin your best interest to focus on the quality few. But who hasa couple million dollars lying around? Now let’s say there wereforty, or so, investors looking to purchase a share, similar to astock purchase, in that very same top breed horse? Totalmonetary outlay will be now a bit more in reach, given these newoptions.So what exactly will a “share” get you as an investor?Typically, each share will entitle its owner to one breeding peryear, either breeding on the owner’s own mare, or with the optionto sell the breeding to an outside third party. In addition, the morevaluable the horse, the greater the opportunity for a return onyour investment, i.e., prizes and awards.So whether you are truly certain equine investment is right foryou, or whether you just enjoy the show and the far off thoughtthat owning your own show jumper one day would be “neat,” Istrongly recommend you contact Rebecca Schulze and IWWH.Again, for someone who hasn’t had the equestrian chord in mestruck for over two decades, my interest is piqued and graciouslyinviting the deluge of competitive spirit and beautiful performancethat awaits us in the upcoming weeks. As a true, born-into-itequestrian, Rebecca Schulze displays her love for horses, passionfor their excellence and motivation for their future success ineverything she represents. As a prospective investor, I wouldexpect nothing less, and could not ask for anything more thanwhat IWWH has to offer!— Rebecca Schulze and her dedicated staff may be contacted at theircorporate office at 8983 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 202-149, Wellington,FL 33411, P: 561-753-1774. You may additionally visit her Web site forfurther information at www.Ifwisheswerehorses.net. ❂Take my fears; this troubled mind is yours,Unto it, life you breathe.And with the wind, beneath your hooves,Triumph you beseech.Innocent eyes search for truth behind allThe dreams of this little child.I entrust in you, my love, my heart,Beautiful stallion, go run wild.14 December/January 2007

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BeautyWiseThe Gift of Lovely FeetBy Suzann DavisWhat? You’ve never had a pedicure?” mymother said to me a few years back. Shesaid it in such an astonished tone that Istill cringe at the memory. My mother wastruly horrified, but she was right: I was 40years old and had never had a pedicure.“Look,” she said, “There are some things you just have to dofor yourself, and this is one of them. A good pedicure is a realtreat, something you do for yourself, and once you get into thehabit of having great looking feet, you’ll never want to give thatup.” So Mom bought me a gift certificate for my first pedicureand I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve come to love that specialfeeling you get from a great pedicure!Let’s face it, times are different. A pedicure today hasbecome not only an enjoyable experience but also a necessitywith today’s bare shoe styles, not to mention our Florida “sun andsand” lifestyle. And today’s working women need to dressfashionably and that means great looking hands and feet.So what should you expect? A good pedicure not onlyenhances the beauty of your feet but encourages your nails togrow strong and healthy. Regular pedicures can help keep yourfeet in good condition and your skin soft and smooth as well asimproving blood circulation. A great technician will exfoliatedead skin cells using therapeutic creams and lotions, without theuse of razors, which are illegal in the State of Florida. In addition,your nails will be shaped and you’ll walk out with a fresh coat of“fun” color on those toes.Today’s salons and spas offer so much more than my motherever dreamed of! Don’t forget the fun of an aromatherapy soak,scented exfoliants and revitalizing spritzers, followed by a heatedfoot massage (look for spa chairs that offer clean-jet pipelesstechnology for a “state-of-the-art” hygienic experience). Howabout a paraffin dip that offers a warm therapeutic treatment tosuper hydrate the skin and soothe inflamed joints? Some salonsoffer customized treatments for your particular skin type and manyoffer seasonal “fun” services with exhilarating scents to enhancethe season and your mood.There’s something really wonderful about the experience ofhaving a “full service” pedicure. You come out feeling pampered,like you’ve done something really special for yourself.Yes, Mom – as always – was right. A great pedicure really isone of “life’s little pleasures.”— Nails by Rachel is located at 4550 Lantana Rd. P: 561-642-6555. ❂

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Hollywood Glam Holiday BeautyBy Elysa RossThe holidays are your opportunity to look yourabsolute best. Spend a little extra time on your hairand pump up your makeup routine just a bit fordramatic results during the party-heavy holidayseason. Celebrity makeup artist and owner ofAnother Look Salon Elysa Ross has the right tricks tohelp you look better than ever. “Platinum or gold are fabulousholiday makeup colors,” says Elysa.For the eyes, use either a silver or gold loose shadow andblend into the crease. Using metallic tones on the eyelid makesall eye colors stand out. For a more dramatic look, add some eyeliner and an extracoat or two of mascara. To have lush eyelashes without looking like Raggedy Annebegin at the very base of the lash, slide the wand back and forth while moving out tocreate volume. Next, sweep the mascara out to the end of the lashes. You can do thisas many or as few times as you like depending on the length and thickness youdesire. Apply the first coat of mascara and allow it to dry. Then, brush thru with aneyelash comb or toothbrush before adding the next coat.If you are wearing a plunging neckline, use the same platinum or gold shadowand apply sparingly to the bust-line with a big, powder brush. Then, rub a bit ofwater-based moisturizer over the shadow, using circular motions. This will set into ashimmering, natural finish, highlighting your decollete. For the glowing skin needed tocomplete this look, Elysa recommends a tinted moisturizer with a hint of shimmer.Next, apply a rosy hued powder-based blush with a brush. For an understated lip,apply a subtle lipstick only a few shades deeper than your natural lip color with a lipbrush. After that, line lips with a comparable shade of liner. Finish with a sheer gloss.Big, curly hair is back. Whether going formal or casual-full, bouncy locks can beworn down or pinned up. For hair that is hard to curl, separate into sections andlightly apply hairspray before using a curling iron or setting in rollers. Elysarecommends applying a moisturizing cream prior to using the hairspray, which willlock in moisture and protect your hair. Once the hair is set, brush thru with a widetoothcomb for touchable curls. If you want a free-spirited style, leave the curls looser.For more formal looks, stack and tuck the curls into a controlled up do.Make sure to balance the eggnog with plenty of water for healthy, vibrant skinand hair. This will ensure you look and feel your best this holiday season.— Visit Another Look’s Web site at www.anotherlook.tv or call toll-free 866.the.glam for moreinformation. The salon is located within the Brookside Square Plaza, at 10613 Wiles Rd., CoralSprings. Call P: 954-345-4526 for an appointment. ❂Iris Moon’s HeartfeltCreations for the Holidays❂Yes, the holiday season is upon us and for many, choosing the right gift can be a realchore. This year, why not show that someone special how much you really care by creating aone-of-a-kind custom creation? Whether it is a family, friend, teacher or co-worker, makinga gift and creating it with them in mind reflects heartfelt sincerity.This holiday season join the fun and see demonstrations on how to make stunningpieces of jewelry or embellished gifts at Iris Moon Beads in Wellington. Every Tuesdaymorning from now until Dec. 19, come and enjoy complimentary refreshments and learnjewelry making demonstrations to create the gifts that will literally add a sparkle to yourspecial someone’s eyes!Be sure to ask about Iris Moon’s regular scheduled classes. Iris Moon Beads and Schoolof Beading, The Point at Wellington Greene, 10120 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 561-798-7747 or www.irismoon.com.

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Winter Equestrian Festival –Palm Beach Polo Equestrian ClubBy Rob ChiavettaPhotography by Alan FabricantPhotos were taken at the 2005National Horse Show in Wellington atthe Palm Beach Polo Equestrian ClubIconsider myself a knowledgeable, lifelong sports fan. Couple that with being aSouth Floridian for 30 years and a Palm Beach County resident for the past 5years; however, when asked what the most recognized sport to take over ourarea each year was, I was dumbfounded to learn my top three answers werenot even in the ballpark … so to speak. The answer is equestrianism. During thewinter months, Wellington is host to equestrian events which every area residentshould experience.The world-renowned Winter Equestrian Festival, a $3 million series, whichbrings $21 million into Florida and more than 5,000 horses and 6,000participants to the Wellington area annually, is the largest,longest running equestrian sporting event in the world for theequestrian sports of hunter, equitation, jumper and dressage.In the world of equestrian sports, the Winter Equestrian Festivalis the largest and longest consecutively running sporting eventin the world. Yes, in the world! In terms of its importance, theWinter Equestrian Festival is the equivalent of Wimbledon, theAmerica’s Cup or the Masters. Amongst the competitors you’llfind international Olympic equestrian athletes, corporateCEO’s, international dignitaries, sports, media and moviecelebrities, in addition to magnificent horses from around theglobe! The event is 10 full weeks of intense competition withthousands of competitors and spectators in attendance.Beginning January 24, the Winter Equestrian Festival takesplace at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, home of theonly Nations Cup in the United States. The seven-week-longlocal equestrian competition is produced by Stadium Jumping,Inc. of Wellington. In mid-March, the festival moves to the BobThomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds inTampa. The grand finale of the festival, The AmericanInvitational, the premier show jumping event in the UnitedStates, takes place in Raymond James Stadium: home of the Tampa BayBuccaneers. There are four basic types of equestrian disciplines at the festival:hunter, equitation, jumper and dressage. Each week of the festival is a completehorse show, with individual hunter, equitation, jumper and dressage classes held inmultiple competition rings.Hunter competitions were developed upon elegant traditions arising from thefoxhunt, where beautifully groomed horses are prized as much for their impeccablemanners as their graceful jumping style over fences. They are based on the horsewith the judges trying to determine which horse comes closest to the ideal mount.The horse should be appealing with a small head and correct, proportionalconformation. The horse should also be well turned out with a shiny coat and maneand tail braided. The tack (saddle and bridle) should be clean and supple and anyFloridaWise Magazine 23

metal (bits and stirrups) be well shined. While the rider’s main jobis to show off the horse, he or she can do much to present his orher horse favorably to the judges. The rider should show howeasy and enjoyable his or her horse is to ride, demonstrating aslittle motion as possible. The rider’s attire should be neat andclean.In Equitation, the focus is on the rider and not the horse.Riders are judged on their style and knowledge of riding. Arider’s equitation is his or her ability to ride correctly with astrong, supple position and effective aids. The main job of thejudges is to assess the rider’s performance and control of theirhorse, as opposed to the performance of the horse. A goodequitation rider is always in balance with the horse, maintains acorrect position in every gait (movement, or over a fence) andpossesses a commanding, but relaxed, presence. They areeffective riders, able to direct the horse with nearly invisible aids.Equitation courses vary from a hunter style round to the USEFTalent Search jumper course.The Jumper arenas are where you’ll find the raw powerand speed. Jumpers are faced with obstacles as big as 6 feet inheight, and the stakes are as high as the jumps! The Olympicsport of grand prix show jumping is best described as a crossbetween the excitement of Thoroughbred racing and the sheerdaring of the downhill slalom. The combination of horse and riderprovides emotion and excitement that no other sport offers. Thehorse has the power; the rider the control. There is no sport equalto this unity between horse and rider. Together, this teamcompetes as one. The jumpers hit racehorse speeds betweenfences! The rules of the game are simple: jump an obstacle courseof fences set on a twisting, turning course without dropping a railor falling off and within the timeallowed to qualify to return for thejump-off round – the sport’s versionof sudden death overtime. In thejump-off round, precision and speedare of the essence. The horse withthe fastest time and the fewestjumping faults is declared thewinner.The equestrian sport of showjumping, which incorporates bothhunters and jumpers spans history,speaks all languages andtranscends age and gender with acontagious spirit. It is unique in itsbeauty and grace. It is familyoriented. It instills dedication,courage, confidence andcommitment. This remarkable sporthas gathered rapid momentum overthe past decade and has becomean immensely popular and highlyvisible spectator sport. Itsinternational peers consider theUnited States as one of the world’sgreatest show jumping powers.Dressage is elegance inmotion where every movementmade by horse and rider ischoreographed to perfection.Dressage is a path and destinationof competitive horse training, withcompetitions held at all levels fromamateur to the Olympics. Itsfundamental purpose is to develop,through standardized progressivetraining methods, a horse’s naturalathletic ability and willingness toperform, thereby maximizing itspotential as a riding horse. At thepeak of a dressage horse’sgymnastic development, it cansmoothly respond to a skilled rider’sminimal aids by performing the24 December/January 2007

equested movement while remaining relaxed and appearingeffortless. For this reason, dressage is occasionally referred to as“Horse Ballet.”If you haven’t had the opportunity to take-in the WinterEquestrian Festival, then you should be ashamed to call yourself aproud Palm Beach County resident. Awe inspired spectators whoattend the Winter Equestrian Festival do not have to beexperienced in the sport or even have a love for horses to bethrilled by the various competitions and overall atmosphere. Thefestival takes place when South Florida weather is at its finest,and spectators have the opportunity to stroll the show groundswhile trying to spot celebrities who are also enjoying the horsesand activities. The various intense competitions will captivate anyaudience. Wednesdays through Fridays at the Winter EquestrianFestival you can watch the professionals bring out the younghorses and nationally ranked amateur riders compete in eightarenas. Saturdays feature nonstop action as the junior and adultriders step into the stirrup irons. On Sundays, come early andsample the fare at the international food court. Browse throughthe concession courtyard and various shopping promenadeslocated around the international arena. Shopping featureseverything from fine jewelry and artwork, clothing andaccessories to custom-made boots and saddlery. After lunch, it’stime to find a comfortable spot and settle in for the featuredweekly grand prix, a heart-stopping, show jumping battle amongthe world’s finest equestrian athletes!— For festival schedules and information, visit the Palm Beach PoloEquestrian Club 14440 Pierson Rd., Wellington, or contact P: 561-793-5867. You may also contact the event sponsor, Stadium Jumping, Inc.P: 800-237-8924 or visit their Web site www.stadiumjumping.com. ❂Are you part of a team or program that you are proud of?We would like to profile or list your community program,league, team or individual sports announcements,accomplishments or results in upcoming issues. Please emailto sports@floridawisemagazine.com or contact Rob Chiavettaat P: 561-714-8542.The Equus Riding Academy offers individualriding lessons by our professional staff. Studentsare welcome to learn about horse care fromour experienced instructors.Call 561.752.2005 or visit the EquusEquestrian Center to purchase a gift certificate.• The Equus Riding Academy • Lesson packages, for reducedprovides school horses that rates, for 10 or more privateare paired to each rider’s lessons.skill beginner to advanced, • On 34 acres, five superbage 5 to adult.barns with 100, 12’ x 12’• Private or group lessons condominium stalls availablefor purchase or rental.• Specialized advancedResidency is not required fortraining for all disciplines.condo stall ownership or rental.• Western or English8721 LYONS ROAD • BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437PHONE: 561-752-2005 • FAX: 561-496-5655WWW.EQUUS-ESTATES.COMTake I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike to Boynton Beach Blvd.and go west to Lyons Rd., then north to the entrance.FloridaWise Magazine 25

DecoratingWiseOrganize Your Home,Your Office and Your Life:Once and For AllBy Cindy Reavis26 December/January 2007As we approach the end of the year and thebeginning of a new year, “strive for order”could very well be at the top of your list. Mostof us agree that we need to take steps towardcleaning out all of the clutter in our lives. Youmay want to tidy your house in general, fileyour paperwork, organize your office, complete any unfinishedprojects that have been weighing on your mind or clean outyour closets. Whatever it is that will contribute to de-clutteringyour life, now is the time to get started.Where should you begin? First, make a list of each roomin your home that needs de-cluttering. Decide which room youwill tackle first. You may choose to begin with your closet. Takeout every item in your closet including each item of clothing,each pair of shoes and whatever else you may be storing inthere. Place each item into one of four piles:1. Items to be thrown away;2. Items to be given away;3. Items which could be sold in a yard sale;4. Items to keep.Next, place all items in your “to keep” pile back in thecloset in an orderly fashion. You may decide to color codeyour clothes, or arrange them by seasons or “business” attirevs. “casual” attire. You may want to purchase plastic seethroughbins to store out-of-season clothes, purses, or otheritems.Your home office could possibly be the next room on yourlist. Once again, you need to place every item which has notalready been filed in a pile in the center of the room. Look at

each piece of paper, book and receipt. Decide what can bethrown away and throw it away. Decide what needs to be filedand file it in an existing file or create a new one. File receiptsin an expandable file to be used for future accountingpurchases or returns. Place files which are used on a regularbasis in a place that is accessible to you, such as near yourcomputer.When our lives are surrounded by clutter, over-crowdeddrawers and closets, loose items or un-filed papers, it is hard toconcentrate on the important matters in your life. If you cannotput you finger on EVERYTHING you are looking for, then youneed to get on with the organization in your home and office.Remember that we can achieve order and harmony in everyaspect of our lives with a habit of neatness.You may decide you need help with achieving order andorganization in your home.If you feel you need assistance to achieve this importantNew Year’s resolution, contact a professional organizer whowill help you in every stage of the process as well as, how tomaintain the organization in your home with a manageablesystem. Remember: “We can never feel we’re at our best whenwe’re surrounded by a mess.”— Cindy Reavis is a professional organizer. Claiming to be “born anorganizer,” Cindy founded “Organize U” and joined NAPO – TheNational Association of Professional Organizers when she moved toWest Palm Beach in 2005. In her work as an organizer, Cindy alsoincorporates Fung Shui, a process where objects are placed to createoptimal energy flow in the environment. Cindy is bonded and insured.Check out her Web site: www.organizeyourthings.com. ❂Take Your Living Room OutsideFurniture For Outdoor LivingOrder NOW and enjoy the Holidays on your patio• Withstands Florida’s climate• Many in-stock colors, fabricsand designs to choose from• Wicker• Deep SeatingSets• Aluminum SlingFurniture• Cast Aluminum• Low maintenance• Same day delivery & set-up(on in stock items)561•967•44246169 Jog Rd., Suite C7 Lake Worth, FL 33467FloridaWise Magazine 27

AdviceWiseWeighting, Scaling and TimingOne of the most important things an investor should know is how to form their portfolio.The portfolio represents what the investor suspects will happen in the future.By Jerry DesiderioSince investors only havetoday’s and yesterday’s newsto go by, many unfortunatelymiss the most importantelement in portfolio building:What is going to happen totheir stocks, mutual funds, bonds, realestate holdings, currencies and ETF’stomorrow? I’m not talking about nextweek, next month or even next year. Ifthat’s your time horizon for returns youmay as well take a trip to Las Vegas orAtlantic City, you’ll probably have a lotof fun and if nothing else you’ll get yourdrinks for free.In fishing, weighting and scaling iswhat you do after you’ve already madeyour catch. But as we all know, beingsuccessful at fishing depends on whattime you get out, what bait you use andthe knowledge of where the fish will be,not where they were yesterday. As youcan see, fishing and investing havecertain characteristics in common, suchas, picking the right time to get in,forecasting either market or winddirections and weighting what sectorwill benefit most from the currentdirection.Weighting your portfolio in thesectors you believe will be bestpositioned to make gains is ofparamount importance. Scaling into thepositions, adding to your holdings asthey appreciate, dollar-cost averagingand finally timing are things that shouldbe watched. Many analysts say there isno way to time the market but in realityaren’t they analyzing a company, itsearnings, and balance sheet anddetermining when the right time to buythat company would be? Isn’t that aform of market timing?On Oct. 18, 2006, the Wall StreetJournal printed an article by JohnClemens titled Curb Your Enthusiasm:Why Investors Often Lag Behind MarketIndexes. The article concludes thatinvestors often fare far worse than thestock market averages and publishedmutual fund returns suggest. Theindividual investor is usually buying thewrong investments at the wrong time.The only way the total returns would becorrect is if an investor purchased thefund at the beginning of the quotedperiod, held it for the entireperformance period and reinvested theirdistributions back into the fund. Whatwould happen if you figured aninvestors actual purchase and sales intothe funds performance? Morningstar Inc.started calculating something calleddollar-weighted returns. These are thefund’s total assets at the beginning andthe end of the term, including how muchwas invested in and withdrawn from thefund each month. They concluded thatover the past 10 years owners ofdiversified U.S. stock funds earned 7.3percent per year while the same fundspublished an 8.8 percent return. Thisreally means that the investors thatpurchased the funds fared nearly 20percent worse than the funds publishedperformance. Sector funds did evenworse. The funds generated a healthy10.4 percent a year as a 10 year totalreturn figure. How did the investors whoactually owned the funds do? 7.6percent or 37 percent worse than thefunds themselves. I point out thesecomparisons to illustrate the point that ininvesting, timing is everything.Please contact KW BrownInvestments for a complimentaryportfolio review or a free three monthtrial subscription to their newsletter.— Jerry Desiderio has been an investmentprofessional for more than 40 years. Hecurrently oversees the management ofapproximately $100 million for individualclients, small business owners, 401k Plans,etc. He can be reached by phone at P: 561-393-6900, fax 561-347-0145, or emailjdesiderio@kwbrowninvestments.com. Forfurther information, visit his Web siteKWBROWNINVESTMENTS.COM. ❂

AdviceWiseIt Listened!BySally Goldberg, Ph.D.Photo: Showface | DreamstimeQIt seems like I’mlosing a battleagainst videogames. Every timeI think I can talkmy son out ofplaying one, he tells me about anew one he wants to buy. Isthere any way to help ourchildren break away from thisaddictive activity?A. While this is not an easy orquick process, yes, there is a strategythat works.Deborah, now 25 years old, toldme about a favorite game she and herolder sister, Cynthia, used to play whenthey were little girls. In the back seat ofthe car, they used to compete with eachother saying, “Red light, turn green.” Thewinner was the one whosaid it at exactly theright time to see theircommand met. Thewinner could thenproudly say, “Itlistened!” Imaginethe pride theyboth felt being able to exert their powerover the technology of an ever-changingand completely mechanical traffic light!Sean, now 17 years old, told me allabout the video games he has beenplaying since he was little. While he hasonly a few at a time, he is always on thelookout for new ones. He is gettingready to trade in Bloodrayne II, TonyHawk’s American Wasteland, GrandTheft Auto III, and Fatal Frame II, and issaving his money for the new Bully videogame. He explained to me that he playsthese games for hours each day -- two,three, four, five, and sometimes even sixor seven. It all depends how much timehe has. He feels that the games alwaysgive him something to do.After talking to Sean and seeing himdemonstrate them on a full-screentelevision in his room, I began to get thepicture. I could not help but see thedistinct contrast between Deborah andCynthia using their creativity toinfluence the traffic lights and Seanwho uses the creativity of the videogames to influence him. His “Teen”rated games had “blood, crudehumor, language, suggestive themesand violence,” on their labels. His“Mature” rated ones had even moredisturbing descriptions.Each person is a product of hisor her experiences and consequentthoughts. What one does not do is justas important as what one does. If yourchild spends most of his or her timeactively engaged with computers, TV,DVD’s, and video games, then he or sheis not spending enough time oninteractive learning, playing sports,running, walking, hiking,biking, exploring, reading,writing, conversing,singing or enjoying timewith family and friends. Hisor her thoughts will beaffected accordingly.StrategyThere is a way to change thedynamics for young people like Sean. Itis not easy or quick, but it is practicaland well-worth the time, effort and funthat it will take. Here are some tried andtested suggestions:1. Introduce a hobby.2. Take a daily walk together.3. Share a pleasant meditation.4. Start collecting balls of all sizes,textures and shapes. Then set aside timeeach day to “play ball.”5. Leave time every evening todiscuss the day and then to plan for thenext one.6. Have a family meeting from timeto time.7. Set up a craft table.8. Listen to music together.9. Go to a good movie or a show.10. Plan a day at a spa.Much of life today comes to childrenfrom the outside. Parents buy theirchildren many presents and materialthings. They are all busy and find itdifficult to carve out extra time to spendwith their children. We acknowledge thisand accept that there is no way tochange these circumstances. However,hopefully the above suggestions willspark some new ideas. Some can beeasily integrated into daily life. Otherscan be turned into gift certificates for theholidays and at other times. All shouldserve as reminders of the old days whena little personal time together went along way. Happy holidays and HappyNew Year! I wish you and your familymeaningful times together.— Sally Goldberg, Ph.D., professor ofeducation and parenting expert, is nowdeveloping the Center for Successful Childrenin Scottsdale, AZ. She is the author of fourpopular parenting books and well-known for“Constructive Parenting.” For questions andcomments call or email: P: 480-596-382,sally.goldberg@jfcsarizona.com. ❂

Motor CityCar Wash, Inc.Everybody loves a clean car.Who doesn’t love to step intoa freshly vacuumed, dustlessvehicle, with exterior paintgleaming so brightly your facereflects like a mirror? Thechore of cleaning one’s car, however, isusually low on our list of priorities. Thatis, until we’ve found a facility thatdelivers superior quality, service andpersonable friendliness by its staff.Boynton Beach’s Motor City CarWash, located between Military Trailand Congress Avenue on HypoluxoRoad has rapidly become a loyalfavorite for many because of its attentionto quality and service. A second locationhas just opened in downtown West PalmBeach.A full service detail and auto wash,Motor City Car Wash offers anaffordable price package for a diverseclientele, from the basic $5.99 to acomplete detail job. Hours of operationalso cater to many busy schedules, asthe facility remains open seven days aweek and sometimes even during lightrainy days in order to satisfy thatoccasional emergency (translation: kidor pet mess).With a professional managementstaff that has more than thirty years ofcombined car wash experience, MotorCity Car Wash employees are trained inevery aspect of exterior auto care. Its fullservice detail facility uses the highlyregarded Meguiar’s product line, anddetail staff have had extensive Meguiar’sproduct training by companyrepresentatives prior to their hiring.What should one expect at MotorCity Car Wash? A service advisor greetsevery customer and assesses the propertype of service your car needs,suggesting a package that will renew theappearance of your car. The car isdriven by a licensed employee whoseresponsibility is to advance your carcarefully through the tunnel so that it canbe manually pre-washed.Customers have the comfort ofwaiting in an air-conditioned lobbyand purchasing additional sundriesand refreshments, while they watch theircar through a glass partition beingcleaned by a high-tech soft cloth andhigh pressure wash system. There is alsoa covered outdoor patio for customers’convenience.Customers can rest assured thatwhen they use a full service auto washlike Motor City Car Wash, they areprotecting the environment. Motor CityCar Wash uses the “Con-Serve” reclaimand filtration system, which allows thefacility to filter and re-use 60 percent ofits water. Additionally, its waste water istreated and properly disposed. Homewashers, on the other hand, waste anaverage of 80 to 100 gallons of water,which is another reason to considerhaving your car washed by them.With our busy and hectic lives, it’snice to know a customer-oriented,service business like Motor City CarWash can help us check off one moreitem on our chore list. Driving a cleancar really feels good, doesn’t it?— Motor City Car Wash, Inc. is located at3900 Hypoluxo Rd., Boynton Beach, FL. Formore information, call P: 561-968-0003. ❂FloridaWise Magazine 31

Real EstateWiseFuture MarketPerspectiveBy Kathlein AmbridgePhoto: Yudesign | Dreamstime32 December/January 2007To say that the market has changed, thebubble has burst or prices haveaccurately re-adjusted is old news. Noone wants to hear about it. But to havethe opportunity to talk about the excitingemerging auction market is a reason toget up in the morning!“The live auction industry has grown to $255 billion, with real estate leadingall other categories in growth. The hottest category of all auctions, residential realestate, grew by 4.4 percent in the first half of 2006, after an 8.4 percent increase in2005,” according to Realtor Magazine.The National Auctioneers Association expects residential auctions to balloon to30 percent of all sales by 2010, and the National Association of Realtors says thatnumber could go as high as 50 percent in 2010.Imagine having a property that has been difficult to sell and suddenly people arefighting for it! If your property qualifies for an auction, it can be very beneficial tothe seller. Sellers generally do not pay commissions or do repairs and there usually isno mortgage contingency and then, to top it all off, it closes quickly. What a dreamcome true.There are three basic types of auctions: absolute, reserve and minimum bid. Theabsolute auction goes to the highest bidder. This kind of auction can be the mostexciting and scary at the same time. Reserve auctions allow the seller to put aminimum price that they will accept for the property and although not as exciting,does give the seller more control. Minimum bid auctions allow the seller to dictatewhat price the auction must start at. Remember, with auctions as well as life, higherrisks usually bring higher rewards.When dealing with auctions, it’s important to work with a trained professionalthat has auction specific knowledge. At Exit Realty the Destinations Group our agentsare trained and receive an in-house certification when they qualify, so that they areable to work with members of the public who are inquiring about or are interested inauctions. We would be happy to meet with anyone interested in having moreknowledge about auctions in general or to help them if they are curious to see if theirhome qualifies for an auction, of course, AT NO COST. So if you are one of themany people who are trying to sell your home in this market, consider an auction. Itmay be the answer to your prayers. ❂

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