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readsr self-help books now, apparently to sands of acres, jobs were not always alone, which is the paradox about people achievea even greater perfection. assigned by gender. riding solo. There was a pause after Robinson’s com- My grandfather helped by scrubbing the In her case, she lives with books, radio rogerWILLIAMS ment,m while McEnroe, who once won seven kitchen and doing some of the cooking. and television, her resilient patience, her [email protected] GrandG Slam tennis titles, looked for some- His five daughters helped at various times feisty determination, and her extraordinary thingt nice to say. by riding, building fence, branding and ability to think for herself, all the tools of “Really?” he replied, trying to keep any chopping wood, like my grandmother. She self-help. At almost 86, my mother can’t see any- hint of sarcasm out of his voice. “That helped by cooking on a wood stove in the She also lives with the ghosts who remain thing. would be pretty hard to do.” kitchen for all comers, including guests and her loved ones and friends — her parents, But that did not prevent her from “watch- In summer, my mother listens to Colo- cow hands. They also pumped water, main- all of her sisters and brothers but one, and ing,” as she puts it, the women’s and the rado Rockies baseball games almost every tained gardens and dug potatoes. When my my father, just to start with. men’s tennis finals in the French Open on night, too, because she’s a tennis fan by curi- mother’s two brothers helped by going off Meanwhile, she remains unfailingly her television last week, while the iconic osity, but a baseball fan by love of the game. to World War II, it was an almost all-female cheerful and modest about her strengths voice of John McEnroe purred away in the Although she set a record for total num- operation. and her abilities, one of which is the capac- background. ber of push-ups without stopping in 1946 at But my grandparents sent all five of their ity to accept her own failure of eyes. There, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal the University of Colorado in Boulder (is daughters to college, to the University of Although she has to rely on my sister and triumphed on clay beneath cool, overcast that a sport?), her game was baseball. There, Colorado. They thought the girls should be brother-in-law for nearby help, therefore, French skies at the Roland Garros stadium the closest any human has ever come to educated — in part, I imagine, so that if they she keeps that reliance to a minimum by in Paris. perfection with a bat is four out of 10. wanted to do something besides marry a helping herself. I know because I tuned in to the live Never mind help — self-help, steroidal rancher, they could help themselves to do it. She prepares her food each day from Sunday morning broadcast to see what my help or any other kind. Baseball is a game Standing on your own, to them — call it her memory of stocked shelves; chooses mother was seeing without the aid of eyes, of failure. self help, call it rugged individualism, call her clothes each day from her memory of a in Colorado. Knowing that, my mother’s cowboy it an education or an attitude or riding the closet full; conducts a social life each day by Nadal was hammering balls with both father kept some ancient mitts, bats and a line solo — was a cherished virtue. remembering 10-digit telephone numbers; forehand and backhand like a machine, a couple of balls in the spring house by the I think my mother likes tennis in part and helps herself stay fit by letting down slashing lefty mounted on quick feet in a cabin where she grew up, on a sprawling because the players seem to be riding the the heavy old treadmill that was my dad’s torso that manages to be both muscular and mountain cattle ranch 30 miles from town. line solo, too. and walking crisply for extended periods. sinewy at the same time. They all played after supper. But she also likes the sound of something All of which makes me conclude that if Tennis is a sport my mother has never In those days she could still see. Her she shared with my father, who died 14 Rafael Nadal really needs self-help skills, played. I doubt she’s ever held a tennis rack- vision, increasingly diminished by retinitis years or 14 minutes ago, I’m not sure which, he’s not going to get them from a book, or et. But she loves the sound of the action, pigmentosa as she grew older, didn’t quit and never played tennis or golf but tuned even from a great tennis victory. the often-hushed commentary, the sense of her completely until she entered her 40s. into them, occasionally. Instead, he might get them from learning what might be happening — the sense that By the time she was 10 years old, I sus- He was a curious man, curious about to cope with a weakness or a failure or a people have reached a pivotal moment. pect, my mother’s notion of self-help had worlds that were not his. She’s a curious disability. But how’s he going to do that by They’re out there riding solo and trying become inalterable: you helped yourself by woman, which is why she helps herself by being so good? like hell, and that’s something she under- helping everybody else around you. Since “reading” history and fiction in recorded Maybe he should call my mother, a mas- stands. everybody was always trying to help you, books from Colorado Services for the Blind. ter of self-help. So it startled me when NBC host Ted you did everything you could to make sure Curiosity, passion — those can help you She’s probably available to offer advice or Robinson pointed out that Nadal, the great- they didn’t have to. ride solo. even instruction, should that be necessary. est player ever to set foot on a clay court, On that ranch and across tens of thou- But in many ways, my mother is never And at no cost except her own experience. ■
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Publisher Michelle Noga [email protected] Oral chemotherapy parity Editor Betty Wells legislation is a bittersweet pill [email protected] BY DAYVE GABBARD remain shut out from the benefits of This year, fewer grantees will provide Executive Director oral chemotherapy drugs because the life-saving services to fewer women Susan G. Komen South Florida Reporters & Columnists law only affects those with insurance. here at home, all due to reduced rev- Oftentimes, these people don’t have enues. Scott Simmons For those of us access to any treatment. In the case of Athena Ponushis Hope for tomorrow Tim Norris who spend our breast cancer, these women are fre- Jan Norris days entrenched quently diagnosed with more advanced Thanks to the oral chemotherapy par- Mary Jane Fine in the war on disease because they don’t have resource ity law, more women in Florida will Loren Gutentag breast cancer, the for regular screening mammography. receive the drugs best-suited to treat Artis Henderson Florida legisla- This is the population that Susan G. their breast cancer. That’s news to cel- Linda Lipshutz ture’s recent pas- Komen® South Florida serves. ebrate! Roger Williams sage of an oral However, we can’t lose track of the Jim McCracken chemotherapy The real victims of controversy millions who still need our help. We Heather Purucker Bretzlaff parity law — and A recent article published by the need to continue to fight for them, advo- Governor Scott South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported cate for them, and yes, we need to Race Presentation Editor signing the bill that Komen South Florida raised 31 per- for them. Eric Raddatz [email protected] into law — marked a major victory. cent less money — or $500,000 less At Komen South Florida we look Now, health insurance companies will — from the Race for the Cure we held forward to a time when everyone in our Principal Designer be required to cover the cost of oral earlier this year. state will not only have access to treat- Scott Simmons cancer drugs in the same way they cover There’s little question the reduction ment for their disease, but when they [email protected] the cost of IV or injectable drugs. can be attributed to tough economic will have access to education, screening, Graphic Designers And for women with breast cancer, times combined with the effects of neg- diagnosis, and even genetic testing, like CJ Gray as well as cancer patients of all types, ative media coverage. Angelina Jolie, to make informed deci- Paul Heinrich the law means access to medication that The real victims are the women who sion about their health. Natalie Zellers is often more effective and has fewer rely on us for breast cancer detection Until then, we will keep working to raise Nick Bear side effects. For some, it’s the difference and treatment. money in the fight against breast cancer. Hannah Arnone between life and death. Seventy-five percent of the money We will continue to meet every January Chris Andruskiewicz So why is this moment bittersweet? we raise stays in the local community to in downtown West Palm Beach to Race for Rebecca Robinson Despite the major milestone this support our grantees who provide life- the Cure. law represents, millions of Floridians saving care. We hope you’ll join us. ■
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Account Executives State’s changes to Everglades Barbara Shafer [email protected] restoration puts burden on taxpayers John Linn BY RAY JUDAH and Florida Audubon only struck a com- [email protected] Special to Florida Weekly promise to support HB 7065 because Rep. Caldwell was supporting an earlier The most deceptive and egregious version of an amendment that would Published by action against the public taxpayers dur- have greatly weakened water quality Florida Media Group LLC ing the 2013 Florida Legislative session standards and removed the 1993 State- was passage of HB 7065 and SB 768, ment of Principles that had been a guide Pason Gaddis which amended the 1994 Everglades for restoration efforts over the last 20 [email protected] Forever Act. years. With the objectionable provisions Jeffrey Cull Rep. Matt Caldwell sponsored HB removed in the final draft amendment, [email protected] 7065 under the guise of increasing the the Everglades Foundation and Florida Jim Dickerson sugar industry’s funding commitment Audubon were in damage control mode [email protected] to Everglades restoration, when in fact and reluctantly accepted the continua- his proposed amendment was a smoke tion of an inequitable funding formula Street Address: screen to ensure that the sugar industry for Everglades restoration. FLORIDA WEEKLY was able to limit or cap its long-term To put the sugar industry’s $11 million 11380 Prosperity Farms Road, Suite 103 obligation to fund Everglades restora- annual contribution to Everglades res- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 tion. toration in perspective, Lee County tax- * iÊxÈ£°ä{°È{ÇäÊUÊ>Ý\ÊxÈ£°ä{°È{xÈ The 1994 Everglades Forever Act, toward Everglades restoration would be payers pay in excess of $30 million per which was ostensibly written to restore significantly limited in scope. year to the Okeechobee levy for work by the Florida Everglades, capped the sugar Instead of defending the sugar indus- the South Florida Water Management industry’s cleanup costs at $320 million try and suggesting that the public District in the Everglades Agricultural and obligated the public taxpayers for taxpayers contribute an even greater Area to provide drainage and irrigation the remainder of the $16 billion resto- amount to Everglades restoration, Rep. of the sugarcane fields south of Lake ration project. The so-called privilege Caldwell should have supported an Okeechobee. Lee County’s return on tax of $25 per acre that the sugar indus- amendment to the Everglades Forever the investment is polluted water, fish try pays to continue its discharge of Act that increased the $25 privilege tax. kills and harmful algae blooms includ- pollution runoff to the Everglades, as This would have ensured that the sugar ing red tide. Subscriptions: well as the Caloosahatchee and coastal industry paid its fair share toward Ever- Certainly, the more conservative and One-year mailed subscriptions: estuaries, amounts to approximately $11 glades restoration as opposed to the responsible approach would be to sup- $31.95 in-county million per year. A truly insignificant sugar industry continuing to receive port public policy that protects the $52.95 in-stateÊÊUÊÊ$59.95 out-of-state sum in contrast to the billions required special treatment as the Florida Legis- interest of struggling taxpayers and by the public taxpayers to restore the lature’s favorite welfare recipient and holds the sugar industry accountable Florida Everglades. shift the tax burden onto the backs of for the destruction of precious pub- Call 561.904.6470 The $25 per acre privilege tax was the public tax payers. lic resources including the Everglades, or visit us on the web at scheduled to be reduced to $10 per acre Rep. Caldwell is quick to point out Lake Okeechobee, Caloosahatchee and www.floridaweekly.com in 2017, but the Caldwell amendment that the Everglades Foundation and St. Lucie rivers and coastal estuaries. and click on subscribe today. extended the $25 per acre to 2026. To Florida Audubon supported HB 7065, The people have a right to know the casual observer, it would appear that but the Sierra Club and The Conser- the truth and it is time for the public the legislative action would ensure that vancy of Southwest Florida took an to demand that the Florida Legislature the sugar industry continued to help opposing position that the legislation represent the public interest and not the fund Everglades restoration. In actual- did not go far enough to level the fund- special interests. ■ ity, the legislation provided the sugar ing formula between the sugar industry Copyright: The contents of the Florida Weekly industry the comfort level or certainty and the public taxpayers. — Ray Judah served a a Lee County are copyright 2012 by Florida Media Group, LLC. that its long-term funding commitment In fact, the Everglades Foundation commissioner for 24 years. No portion may be reproduced without the express written consent of Florida Media Group, LLC. 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He likes being held and bright but a little on the shy side. Then again. Your dog will initially be confused, petted. He needs to be the Riley, an outgoing, bouncy retriever but should eventually offer the behavior only pet in a home. puppy I’m raising for friends. again. Be patient! When that moment While most of what I do with puppies comes, click, treat and wait again. To adopt: The Peggy Adams Animal involves socializing them to new people Say you clicked your dog a couple of Rescue League, Humane Society of the Palm and places, sights and sounds, I also lay times because he finally got bored and Beaches, is located at 3100/3200 Military Trail in West a foundation for a lifetime of learning by Puppies thrive when they find training sat. Soon your dog will sit to test his Palm Beach. Adoptable pets and other information setting limits and by teaching a few basic rewarding, allowing you to build a strong and theory that sitting means a click-treat. can be seen at hspb.org. For adoption information call behaviors in a way that makes it clear loving relationship from the beginning. When that happens, click and “jackpot” 686-6656. that training is fun. To get that latter him with a handful of treats. When the idea across, the tool I reach for is what dog wants — most usually, a tiny treat. pattern is firmly established, you can >> Tango is a neutered trainers call a “clicker.” It doesn’t look You start by teaching your pet that a then give it a name (“sit”) and make the male orange tabby with like much, but it’s an object that seems click means a treat. Pick a time when your food reward more random to strengthen beautiful markings and to possess a magic power when it comes pet isn’t sleeping (not just after a meal) it (this is the same principal that keeps gorgeous orange eyes. He’s to building a good relationship with an and is a little hungry (a couple of hours you pulling the slot machine handle). approximately 9 months old. animal — any animal. before a meal). Choose a relatively small, In future sessions, you’ll move on from He came to the shelter as a To the untrained eye, a clicker is a small quiet place you can work without too the “sit” that your dog knows, waiting for kitten, and loves to play with people and other cats. plastic box that fits in the palm of your many distractions, and prepare a pouch more behaviors to click, treat and name hand — a child’s toy that’s also called a or bowl of tiny, yummy treats (diced hot as you build your pet’s repertoire of com- >> Samson is a neutered “cricket.” To make the noise, you press dogs are popular, as are pieces of cheese mands. More complicated behaviors are male bullseye tabby/Maine Coon mix. He has medium down on the metal strip inside the hous- or even bits of kibble). For the next few trained by “chaining” — training in seg- long hair and a bushy tail. He ing and quickly release it — click-click! minutes, click and treat. One click, one ments and putting them together. enjoys people, and loves to Of course, the clicker itself isn’t magic. treat. Again and again and again. Eventu- One more thing: Never punish your “rough-house.” What it provides is timing — it allows a ally, your pet will show you he under- pet for not “getting it right.” Clicker trainer working with a dog who under- stands that the sound means food. For training is all about the payoff, and once stands the game to let the pet know that example, he may look immediately to the you get it mastered, there’s no end to the To adopt: Adopt A Cat is a no-kill, free- the behavior he’s doing right now is source of the treats after hearing the click. things you can teach your dog to do. And roaming cat rescue facility located at 1125 Old the one that’s being rewarded. 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For adoption in the early stages of training, the sound with a couple of short sessions — less ferent puppies, are thriving as they learn information, call 848-4911. is linked to the delivery of something a than 10 minutes — every day. that training is fun. ■ FLORIDA WEEKLY WEEK OF JUNE 13-19, 2013 A7 NEWS OF THE WEIRD BY CHUCK SHEPHERD DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE Very personal hygiene Orestes De La Paz’s exhibit at the De La Paz told his mentor at Florida Frost Art Museum in Miami in May International University that he wanted recalled Chuck Palahniuk’s novel and only to display his own liposuctioned fat STOP film “Fight Club,” in which lead char- provocatively, but decided to make soap acter Tyler Durden’s principal income when he realized that the fat would oth- source was making upscale soap using erwise quickly rot. 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Wood Realtors, in Naples. attitude, might open very wealthy but up the American economy. “That’s across all (economic) catego- non-traditional markets to Realtors in Dave Kaster, who has been selling real ries. Most Canadian buyers are look- Florida. estate in the Naples- proximity, common language and a ing here for a second home. A lot are Chinese nationals, for example, Marco Island mar- robust economy — could take advan- condominium buyers in the $200,000 to whose home purchases in the U.S. ket for almost three tage, many Realtors predict. That might $300,000 range. amounted to 1 percent of the total decades (the third help everybody, from east to west and “But there are also a lot of upper-level two years ago, doubled that last year, biggest market in north to south. executives purchasing multi-million- picking up 2 percent of homes sold Florida behind Sara- “Besides the tri-state market up north dollar properties who would like to to foreign buyers, notes Mr. Samuel. sota-Bradenton-Ven- (New York, New Jersey and Connecti- spend more time here.” (Coincidentally, a Chinese company, ice and Miami-Fort cut), Canadians are the biggest buyers,” That in itself would prove a huge ben- Shuanghui International Holdings, Lauderdale for Cana- says David Fite of Fite efit to retail businesses anywhere in the reportedly moved last week to buy KASTER dian buyers), agrees Shavell & Associ- state, Mr. Samuel adds. the world’s biggest pork producer, that such legislation ates in Palm Beach “The idea is that an extension of a Smithfield Foods, Inc., headquartered could give the market County. visa is also a central revenue generator. along the James River in Smithfield, a boost — maybe from the Europeans, “We do a lot of People who stay here longer will spend Va., for $4.7 billion, suggesting how whose business began to drop off a few advertising in their more in restaurants and stores and in deeply China’s interest in U.S. prod- years ago. magazines to give other various ways that have a tremen- ucts reaches.) “I have seen a lot of Canadians buy,” them a feel for the dous benefit.” “In time, Chinese home buyers could he notes, “especially in the last 18 properties we have All that sounds pretty good for every- become a huge factor in Florida, too, months. They want to be here for the from the $2 million body, in a Sunshine State where almost although at the moment California and weather. But the German and Euro- FITE up to the $15 to $20 one out of five home purchases last year New York markets are (more attractive) pean market was bigger when I started million range. And went to foreign buyers, about 80 percent to them,” Mr. Samuels predicts. my career, and that’s dropped off. This we have agents who make trips to Can- of them paying cash. Wherever they come from, foreign could encourage them.” ada.” But that doesn’t mean the law and buyers can help American sellers and But if Congress is really interested in Other foreign-buyer demographics the opportunities couldn’t be even bet- the American economy. bringing money into the economy from break down like this, from his vantage: ter, suggests Jim Green, a Lee County “We definitely have seen an increase overseas, Mr. Kaster has another sug- “The Germans, the English, the French Realtor. in foreign buyers, gestion. — most of the Western Europeans are “Why do we want any of these inves- especially Canadi- “It would be nice if they’d get the represented here. The South Americans tors to leave at all? With the age restric- ans, and we person- corporate tax structure under control,” seem to stay more in Miami. tion we don’t have the issue of work- ally know several he says. “It’s so confusing for American “We are seeing more Brazilians and force competition. We have people with who have said they companies, and we have the highest Columbians coming up to Palm Beach. what I’ll call reasonable wealth who would stay longer if corporate tax rate in the world — I think A lot of it is land banking. They’re discover how delightful it is to live their visas allowed that’s a hindrance to bringing money buying beautiful properties in the U.S., in America. To me they’re storybook them to,” notes Cur- back into the U.S.” and putting their money into the U.S. residents, people with money coming tis Mellon, a Realtor Partly as a result, American compa- because they feel safer here.” in and in effect creating jobs, not taking in the Multiple List- nies have shipped many jobs overseas, MELLON The Canadians dominate the pur- jobs. ings Detective Group Mr. Kaster concludes. chase sales lists of foreign buyers in “So I would (propose) even more of Re-Max’s Anchor “That’s why we need to do anything other markets, too. leniency. Don’t put them in a situation Realty, in Punta Gorda. we can to bring foreign investment into “As long as their currency stays at where they’re forced to go back for In Charlotte County, he adds, high- Florida.” ■ an even rate or is positive against the some amount of time, because that’s end foreign buyers who can no longer dollar, I think this has a huge poten- money they’d spend here.” find a fabulous turn-key deal at the
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And then, nothing. But they’re out there, no question about it. The sharks are out there, hidden now beneath the rhythmic waves just south of Juno Pier — not far from where one tore away most of 6-year-old Nickolaus Bieber’s thigh last summer. The little boy was in waist-deep water when the attack happened. “Something bit me,” he told his mother, an understatement if ever there was one. But, “He was screaming when I pulled him out of the water,” Christina Bieber says, and a Trauma Hawk flew him to St. Mary’s Medical Center where, the next day, his father asked a simple question of trauma surgeon Michael West: “Do you know what bacteria are in a shark’s mouth?” Dr. West did not know. Nor did his col- league, Dr. Robert Borrego, who asked infectious disease specialist Dr. Olayemi Osiyemi. Nope. No one knew. Research on the subject was COURTESY PHOTOS pretty much nonex- Above: Josh Jorgensen holds open a shark’s istent. Which is why mouth while Nathan Unger swabs its mouth. Left: Bacteria samples are sent to a lab to Nathan Unger, an help determine species-specific treatments assistant professor at for infections from shark bites. Nova Southeastern University’s College swab extension device that tightens and of Pharmacology in holds, perfect for swabbing. The $1,000 Palm Beach Gardens, price tag wasn’t so perfect, but the folks at is pacing the beach Globe, he says, were “very altruistic” once BORREGO on this recent Friday they learned about his mission. evening, hoping for a The mission required, as he says, “navi- bite. On a fishing line, that is. gating all this new stuff. I had to get He’s been out, oh, maybe 20 times the blessing of the (federal) Institutional now, with professional shark fisherman Animal Care and Use Committee. They Josh Jorgensen. One day, Mr. Jorgensen approved my protocol, how I’m collecting landed seven of the creatures, allowing the samples, how the sharks are released. Mr. Unger to swab their gums and teeth And I had to get a special activities license — a tricky maneuver — before they were from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commis- returned to the sea. The bacteria samples laus’ dad propelled Mr. Unger in this against a wide variety of bacteria — and sion. They want to know which animals he collects go to St. Mary’s microbiology new direction. At St. Mary’s, where he they worked, but Dr. Borrego is hopeful you’re studying and what you hope to get lab, where a technician cultures them. often brings his students, he works with that the current research will led to even from that.” The idea is this: If researchers can iden- Dr. Borrego, a trauma surgeon who has better options. He’d love to have a research assistant tify specific bacteria, then doctors can treated his share of shark bites. The absence of shark-specific bacterial now and has applied for a small faculty treat shark bites with specific antibiotics. Shark attacks are rare but, for decades, knowledge troubled Nathan Unger. “I did grant from Nova Southeastern, but right “I’m a pharmacist doing shark research,” Florida has led the United States in the some background research to see what’s now, his focus is on swabbing, and swab- Mr. Unger says, with equal parts pride number of unprovoked attacks — 26 of 53, been done” he says, “and there was a single bing requires what has so far, been absent and amazement. fully 49 percent, last year alone, compared study in Australia. One shark. It was from this evening: a shark. Mr. Jorgensen begins So far, he and Mr. Jorgensen have with 10 in Hawaii and five each in Califor- a fishing tournament and it was already reeling in the line to see if the bait, a hefty swabbed the mouths of 20 blacktip sharks, nia and South Carolina. “This is attribut- dead. The next study was in Brazil, but they cobia, is still attached. He cranks the reel. a nurse shark, a dusky and a hammerhead. able to very high aquatic recreational swabbed the anal gland, which, you know, And cranks. And cranks. And cranks. This evening, the hope is for another utilization of their attractive beaches and isn’t the part that bites. Now, we’re going After five minutes of reeling in, the cobia type, the sort Mr. Jorgensen believes has waters by both Florida residents and tour- into the mouth of a live shark.” — most of it, at least — lies on the beach, just evaded the hook. ists, especially surfers, and the rich nature No easy trick, that. minus a large fillet torn from its side. “That was a bull shark,” Mr. Jorgensen of Florida’s marine fauna,” according to Mr. Unger sought, and found, a promis- “Look at this tooth mark!” Mr. Jor- says with quiet certainty. Probably 300- the International Shark Attack File main- ing entry on the web site of Blacktip Chal- gensen says, fingering an inch-long slit plus pounds, probably 400 yards from tained by the Ichthyology department at lenge, an annual catch-tag-and-release near the cobia’s head. “Look at how big shore. He didn’t need to see it, he could the Florida Museum of Natural History. fishing tournament that combines sport it is!” feel it. “It was really head-shaking, all the In 2010, Dr. Borrego treated Anthony and research. Its founder, Mr. Jorgensen, Four-year-old Hayden Unger and his time. He could’ve shook the line right Segrich, who lost most of his calf — mus- was eager to join the effort. His first con- brother Lucas, 3, sidle up to have a look. out of his mouth. They cruise this stretch cle, nerves, tendons and flesh — to a shark tribution: demonstrating how to stand They clearly were hoping for a bigger, of the beach, looking for food. This is while spearfishing for cobia with friends, behind the shark, grab its blunt snout, meaner fish. Ask the boys what their dad their territory, this is where they live. off the coast of West Palm Beach. “He yank it back and behold a fish’s eye view does for a living and they’ll say, “catches Where there’s one bull shark, there’s five. had eight surgeries,” Dr. Borrego recalls, of its toothy smile. sharks.” They’re pack hunters.” “several for infection.” Infection can be Very impressive. Also very scary. “He “They think it’s super cool,” says their This stretch of the beach is shark Nirva- devastating. It can cause fever, inflamed says, ‘You try it,’ and I’m, like, ‘What?’” mother, Jessica. “We had to buy them na. Mr. Jorgensen knows what sharks like, skin, a rise in the body’s white count, tis- Mr. Unger recalls. “How am I going to get shark toys. They’ll pretend, when we’re and they like structure: underwater lines sue that discolors and refuses to heal and a swab from this shark that’s angry, that’s home, to swab the toys’ mouths.” of rock or coral that run parallel to the must be surgically removed. Dr. Borrego got teeth, that’s got bacteria in its mouth?” A year after his encounter with the real shore, the fish that shelter in their nooks treated Mr. Segrich, then 32, with wide- Once again, he found the answer online: thing, Nickolaus Bieber can finally feel and crannies. Hammerheads, especially, spectrum antibiotics that are effective Globe Pharmacy in New Jersey sold a comfortable talking about it, his mother like a full moon because, as he says, “It’s says. He even shows off his scar. For her, like daytime for them; they can hunt and the memory of that day — both the shark have good light.” bite and the treatment — remains ever Just now, all is calm, allowing time to vivid. Matthew Bieber has had allergic watch the waves spilling onto the beach, reactions to antibiotics and worried that their lacy white foam like the hems of his son might have inherited that. A sting- petticoats lying flat for the iron, time to ray’s barb caught Christina Beiber’s foot, consider the meandering pathways bare a few years ago, and caused a lingering feet have pressed into the sand. A pale infection. half-moon floats in the still-blue sky; from She and her husband feel invested in the east, a light wind strokes the beach. the ongoing research. “We hope that doc- This shark research is still new for tors can minimize the amount of medi- Mr. Unger, who spends more of his time cine that’s used (to treat shark bites) and teaching pharmacy students about medi- the side effects and the sick time,” she cines: when they’re taken by mouth, when says. As for Nickolaus, “He wanted to go by injection; dosages; side effects. The COURTESY PHOTO back in the water before he was healed. question asked last year by little Nicko- Paramedics rush shark bite victim Nickolaus Bieber to the hospital. He’s tough.” ■ FLORIDA WEEKLY www.FloridaWeekly.com WEEK OF JUNE 13-19, 2013 NEWS A11 HEALTHY LIVING Angelina deserves accolades for sharing that she is taking charge of cancer Granted she has access to services not available to many, but in no way does that diminish the courage she has lindaLIPSHUTZ shown. Not all of us have the privileges and [email protected] medical options that were available to Ms. Jolie. Genetic testing is expensive, and far too many are not able to afford Confession: I was never much of an this opportunity. And, further, we are Angelina Jolie fan. well aware, that the preventative sur- It’s not that I held anything in par- geries and cosmetic reconstructive pro- ticular against her. It’s just I wasn’t one cedures may be out of reach for a cer- of those avid aficionados who tracked tain segment of the population. These every detail of her glamorous life and important social concerns of medical career. access must be addressed, but should However, I’ve recently come to regard not compromise the importance of dis- Ms. Jolie in a far different light. seminating preventative messages. I am writing now to applaud her While the medical decisions Ms. Jolie recent efforts to take proactive charge made were the right choice for her, it’s of her own medical challenges and to important to remember that everyone’s publicly share her story so others might medical situation is different. These are benefit from her experiences. very personal choices, and each woman In May, the actress wrote a moving must consider the options recommend- Op-Ed article in the New York Times. ed to her, with careful discussion with Ms. Jolie shared the pain of losing her her medical providers, before finalizing own mother at a young age to breast a treatment plan. If a person ultimately cancer. Aware that breast cancer is often elects to make a choice different than hereditary, she elected to go through that of Ms. Jolie, she should not second- genetic testing. When the tests con- guess herself. firmed Jolie carries a mutation of the By making public her story about BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases how she dealt with the high risk of get- her risk of developing breast cancer ting breast cancer, Angelina Jolie has and ovarian cancer, she elected to go provided a public service message to through a series of surgeries, including women around the world. She deserves a preventive double mastectomy and the highest accolades. reconstructive surgery. When confronted with the specter Many of us would have chosen to qui- of her own mortality, Ms. Jolie chose to etly endure the necessary medical pro- take proactive steps to afford herself the cedures, confiding in a handful of trust- best possible medical advantages. As ed family members and friends. And, a woman whose career is largely tied certainly, we could not have blamed the to her appearance and sex appeal, her actress had she chosen to protect her willingness to talk so openly provides privacy and do the same. support and guidance to those women However, aware that her celebrity and and their partners who may face similar stature affords her the opportunity to choices. serve as a vital role model to scores of As Jolie notes: “Life comes with many women and their loved ones, Ms. Jolie challenges. The ones that should not elected to come forward in a dignified, scare us are the ones we can take on and powerful way. take control of.” She wrote: “I am writing about it now our fears. But for so many women, the woman. I feel empowered that I made a because I hope that other women can threat of losing their breasts or ovaries strong choice that in no way diminishes — Linda Lipshutz, M.S., LCSW, is benefit from my experience. Cancer is cuts to the very core of their feminine my femininity.” a psychotherapist serving individuals, still a word that strikes fear into peo- identity. Ms. Jolie has bravely helped to inform couples and families. A Palm Beach Gar- ple’s hearts, producing a deep sense of For millions, Angelina Jolie has women with a history of breast cancer dens resident, she holds degrees from powerlessness. But today it is possible embodied the ideal of beauty and allure. in their families about the importance of Cornell and Columbia and trained at the to find out through a blood test whether When a star of her stature confides genetic testing and counseling and the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy you are highly susceptible to breast and that she feels every bit as feminine as many medical options that are available in Manhattan. She can be reached in her ovarian cancer, and then take action.” before, she has delivered a powerful, to them. Gardens office at 561-630-2827, online at As Jolie aptly points out, the threat of far-reaching message of courage: “On a Sadly, skeptics have been critical and www.palmbeachfamilytherapy.com, or cancer, itself, can bring out the worst of personal note, I do not feel any less of a have questioned Ms. Jolie’s motives. on Twitter @LindaLipshutz. A12 WEEK OF JUNE 13-19, 2013 FLORIDA WEEKLY Experience Life at Think of an orthopedics team as a human body shop ddone annually in the United States. Joint replacement surgery involves rreplacing a damaged joint with a new one larryCOOMES kknown as prosthesis. These new joints CEO/Gardens Medical Center uusually are made of special metals, such aas stainless steel or titanium, and durable, wwear-resistance plastic. Prostheses are Much as a mechanic can repair a flat designed to be accepted by the body and tire, broken axle or even the effects of resist corrosion, degradation and wear so regular wear and tear, orthopedic physi- they can last at least 10 to 15 years. Hips and cians can fix the human body’s joints and knees are the joints replaced most often, broken bones. The human body shop in but shoulders, fingers, ankles and elbows northern Palm Beach County is led by the can be replaced as well. orthopedic team at Palm Beach Gardens With hip replacement surgery, most Medical Center. Daily bone and joint pain patients are able to resume activities like can ruin an individual’s ability to be physi- swimming, playing a round of golf or even cally active, perform at work and perform riding a bike comfortably. Surgery for hip daily functions. With the advancements in replacement patients can help lessen prob- modern medicine more than 90 percent of lems walking up and down stairs or make it joint replacement surgeries are success- easier to stand from a seated position. ful. Joint replacement surgery is becoming Hip fractures send more than 320,000 more common in the United States, with Americans to the hospital each year. While more than 773,000 Americans having a hip hip fractures can be treated, the injury can or knee replaced annually. lead to severe health problems and reduced Joint damage is caused by osteoarthritis, quality of life. Approximately 20 percent of Only the best will do for your loved one. injuries and other diseases. Joint wear is hip fracture patients die within one year of caused by years of use, bone tumor or blood their injury. loss because of insufficient blood supply. Most hip and knee replacement patients Symptoms of joint problems include pain, are discharged from the hospital three to stiffness and swelling. five days after surgery. Patients will be During surgery by an orthopedic spe- encouraged to stand and start walking soon cialist, new joints can be cemented into after surgery with a walker or crutches. place to hold the new joint to the bone, Pain from sore muscles or surgery can be or the prosthesis can be placed without helped with medication and usually disap- cement so bone can grow and attach to it. pears in a few weeks or months. Physical A prosthesis is designed to duplicate the therapy exercises will help regain motion mechanical properties of the joint being in the joint. replaced. A prosthetic knee, for example, For more information on Palm Beach will be flexible enough to bend without Gardens Medical Center’s orthopedic breaking and strong enough to bear weight. team, visit: www.pbgmc.com or call 622- The Longest Day More than 580,000 knee replacements are 1411. ■ Jammin’ Away Alzheimer’s Schedule of Events
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The morning of Saturday, July 20 will see hundreds of anglers test their luck and skill for $25,000 in cash and prizes — whether it’s rain or shine. The 14th Annual Horizons Fishing Tournament benefits Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and is pre- sented by United Healthcare. Festivities will kick off at Riviera Beach Marina on Thursday, July 18, PGA COMMONS with a Park Avenue BBQ Grill Captain’s Meeting, featuring dinner, drinks, enter- tainment and raffle prizes. Funds raised will support the chil- Participants can leave from any mari- dren’s bereavement services provided na at 6:30 a.m. and weigh in at the Riv- by Hospice of Palm Beach County. RESTAURANT ROW iera Beach Marina. Sponsorships are available. The Awards Ceremony Dinner will For more information, or to become follow with cash and prizes for the a tournament sponsor, please contact heaviest Kingfish, Dolphin and Wahoo. Lauryn Barry at 494-6884 or email lbar- Prizes are also awarded in the ladies and [email protected]. junior divisions. Hospice of Palm Beach County Foun- “We are excited to have United dation is the philanthropic arm of Spec- Healthcare as the presenting sponsor trum Health Inc. and its subsidiaries. SUNDAY for the Horizons Fishing Tournament,” The Foundation is dedicated to rais- said Greg Leach, president of Hospice ing funds to support the unfunded Kabuki of Palm Beach County Foundation, in patient programs and services offered 1/2 price sushi from 7 - 10 p.m. a prepared statement. “It’s this kind of by Hospice of Palm Beach County, support that ensures that Hospice can which are not covered by Medicare, continue to provide the amazing grief Medicaid or private insurance. services for the children in our commu- As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organi- MONDAY nity who need it the most.” zation, Hospice of Palm Beach County Prices for registration will be going Foundation relies on the support of Spoto’s Oyster Bar up. On June 16, registration is $250. Reg- individuals and corporate partners who istration on the day of the tournament generously support the mission of Hos- 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. is $300. pice of Palm Beach County. $1 Oyster shooters To register for the 14th Annual Hori- To contact Hospice of Palm Beach $1 per piece Shrimp cocktail zons Fishing Tournament, call 494-6884 County Foundation, call 494-6888 or or visit www.hpbcf.org. visit www.hpbcf.org. ■ TUESDAY Rocco’s Tacos Considering All you can eat tacos - $14.99 Drink specials start at 7 p.m. Cremation? $5 Tequila drinks/shots $15 Margarita pitchers Come join the Neptune Society for a $3 Mexican beer specials $6 Ultimat vodka drinks
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Pgacommons.com A14 WEEK OF JUNE 13-19, 2013 FLORIDA WEEKLY You’re Invited UF study finds DDs don’t always abstain UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Special to Florida Weekly Survivors A new University of Florida study found that 35 percent of designated driv- ers had quaffed alcohol, and most had blood-alcohol levels high enough to impair their driving. Luncheon Adam Barry, a UF assistant professor of health education and behavior and his team interviewed and breath-tested more than 1,000 bar patrons in a downtown restaurant and bar district of a major Southeastern university town. Of the des- drivers tested had blood-alcohol levels Thursday, June 20 ignated drivers who had consumed alco- between .02 and .049 percent, while 18 hol, half recorded a blood-alcohol level percent were at .05 percent or higher. higher than .05 percent, a recently rec- The National Transportation Safety ommended new threshold for drunken Board last month recommended all 50 Please join us for a luncheon and driving. states adopt a blood-alcohol content cut- Often, people choose designated driv- off of 0.05 compared with the 0.08 stan- ers by “who is least drunk or who has dard used today to prosecute drunken balloon release ceremony in honor successfully driven intoxicated in the driving. The American Medical Associa- past,” Mr. Barry said. “That’s disconcert- tion made the same recommendation in of National Cancer Survivors Month. ing.” the 1980s, Barry said. The results are published in the July Some field-based research suggests issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol designated drivers might drink because and Drugs. the group did not consider who would SFRO Survivorship Clinic Researchers recruited patrons as they drive before drinking commenced. Mr. left bars between 10 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. Barry also suggested that it’s tricky for 3355 Burns Road, Suite 105 on six Friday nights before home football anyone to accurately evaluate his or her games in the fall of 2011. The mean age own sobriety. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 those tested was 28. Most were white Research indicates no universally male college students, while 10 percent accepted definition of a designated driv- were Hispanic, 6 percent were Asian and er. But most U.S. researchers say drivers 4 percent were African-American. should completely abstain, and interna- After completing a 3-5 minute inter- tional researchers believe the blood-alco- view, participants had their blood-alcohol hol level of DDs should remain below the content tested with a hand-held breath- legal limit. testing instrument. At .08 percent, the U.S. has one of The non-driving participants had sig- the highest allowable legal limits of any nificantly higher levels than the designat- developed country. Countries such as ed drivers, but 35 percent of the 165 self- Denmark, Finland and Greece use the .05 identified designated drivers had been level; Russia and Sweden are at .02; and 11 a.m. - noon drinking. Seventeen percent of all those Japan has a zero percent tolerance. ■ Cooking Demonstrations, Nutrition Talk and Massage Therapy Need New
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