Glenn Fenster Epilepsy Awareness

Aventura, Florida Glenn Fenster sent us an email update. He's almost back home. It's hard to believe he traveled so far across America and he did it on a bicycle. Here's his message...

Happy July 4th here in America

Currently in Elizabeth City, NC.
I've surpassed 7000 miles today. Under 1000 to go.
I ache and Suffer from fatigue like never before.
The pain of Missing Nyle hurts the most.
I am also more determined then ever to not only finish
but to help educate, raise awareness, bring down the walls of Stigma,
raise money and most of all inspire those to help fund and find a cure for Epilepsy.
The question now is not if I will try to finish but if I can.
There's not much left except the will to get home.
Below is just one picture of over 2500.
www.destinymaker.org

Interior Designer Aventura Interview

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Leonardo Leib of Prima Cassa, Aventura's finest interior designer and home renovation specialist. Many of our readers might recall him from an earlier post this year - click here Prima Cassa. It's always great to speak with him and get updates regarding his latest creations. He is currently working on the renovations, remodeling, and interior design of a condo in Aventura, Florida. Leonardo Leib would like to share with us his background and influences that are responsible for his unique work.


Q: Leonardo, how did you get started in the interior design and home renovation business?
A: I have been in the hotel business for about twenty five years (25) as an owner/manager. I transitioned from that to focusing on single family homes and condos. I sold the hotels and wanted to continue my involvement with transforming space into an atmosphere that's relaxing and comfortable. Working with single family homes and condos was a perfect fit for my talents. I enjoy working on each new project and building a relationship with the owners.


Q: Interesting, the hotel business. Where were the hotels?
A: When I came to the United States in 1978 from Buenos Aires, Argentina I headed for Sunny Isles. The hotels were mostly in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. If you've been living in the area long enough you'd remember the Desert Inn, Magic Isle, and Sun Spa in Hollywood. I also had involvement with the Sahara and the Beach Club.


Q: How do you use your experience from the hotel business in your work today?
A: I still keep in contact with some of the subcontractors that worked for me back in the hotel days. These types of relationships are vital to my success in home renovations. I know how to get things done and who to call. Don't forget I was the owner/ manager of those hotels, so if something had to be fixed it was in my best interest to get it done fast and for the best price. My clients benefit from this type of experience. Most people wouldn't even know where to begin, I know how to get things started correctly and how to cross the finish line fast.


Q: Sounds good, what's the best way for people to get an idea of your work?
A: You can see my portfolio on my website - click link Aventura Interior Designer . The url is www.primacassa.com. I can always be reached by phone at 786.301.2576.


Thanks for the interview Leonardo! I'm confident that our readers in the community will enjoy reading about your beginnings and how they can benefit from your experience. It's great to follow up with you and I look forward to seeing the photos when you're finished with your current project in Aventura.

Fireworks Show Aventura

Are you wondering where to watch fireworks in Aventura, Florida? There will be fireworks to see in Aventura and they can be viewed at 9 p.m. from any location along the Country Club Drives (the circle). It will be an amazing show to celebrate July 4th. Click this link to check out the flyer - Fireworks show in Aventura.

Happy 4th of July!

GONZO JOURNALISM

Hunter S. Thompson forced journalism to take a sharp turn. He pushed it to the edge and fell off. He carved a new road and fell off again. Nobody could plot his writing in a straight line and predict his next adventure. He transformed his life travels and experiences into novels that shocked literature and demanded their own genre. Hunter Thompson, the mad scientist of words, created gonzo journalism.

His style is just as important and American as Jazz music. That's why it's appropriate the movie about Hunter's life will be released this coming July 4th. GONZO is the highly anticipated documentary film about the man and the legend - Hunter Thompson.






Here are the list of links from Wikipedia about Hunter S. Thompson and Gonzo Journalism

Chat with Director Alex Gibney about his documentary "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson."
"Shotgun Golf With Bill Murray," Thompson's final column for ESPN.com's Page 2.
"Audio interview with Thompson's former assistant," Interview for Men's Vogue
"Fear and Earning," a remembrance by screenwriter and novelist Lucian K. Truscott IV, published in The New York Times, 25 February 2005.
"Bedtime For Gonzo," A Review of Thompson's 2003 Autobiography Kingdom Of Fear, by Jack Schafer in The New York Times Book Review, 23 February 2003.
The Doctor Hunter S. Thompson Bulletin Board & All-Nite Shooting Range - The Doctor Hunter S. Thompson Bulletin Board & All-Nite Shooting Range"
"All Aboard The Hell-Bound Train: An Interview With Hunter S. Thompson Claimed as Thompson's Final Interview. By Jess Hopsicker, from The College Crier.
Hunter S. Thompson at the Internet Movie Database
A collection of articles on Thompson from The Guardian
Excerpt from "Hunter: The Strange and Savage Live Of Hunter S. Thompson, by E. Jean Carroll, first published in Esquire Magazine, February, 1993
Article about the funeral with photo of memorial tower
Promo site for Starz Documentary Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride - Hunter S. Thompson on Film
Hunter S. Thompson: The Crazy Never Die, 1988 documentary by the Mitchell brothers
'"Blasted!!! The Gonzo Patriots of Hunter S. Thompson", 2006 documentary
'"Totally Gonzo - Your Daily Dose of Gonzo News"', 2008 fansite
Hunter S. Thompson Shrine on Snowmass Mountain in Colorado


HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE JULY 4TH.

GO WATCH SOME COOL FIREWORKS OR EXPLODE YOUR OWN!

Self Storage Center Aventura

VISIT BUDGET MINI-STORAGE IN OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Do you need to find storage for furniture, inventory, collectibles, supplies, or other items? I'm pleased to announce the opening of a fantastic self storage center near Aventura, Florida. This is an air conditioned storage center that is exactly what you've been waiting to use. The most important feature is the convenience of the storage and the price. If you have never used a storage unit before, this is the perfect temporary location for your belongings. I found what I was looking for at Budget Mini-Storage in Aventura.

19500 West Dixie Highway
Aventura, FL. 33180
budgetmini@sentry-selfstorage.com
http://www.budgetmini.com/
305-931-6031

OFFICE HOURS
MON - FRI:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SATURDAY:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

This storage center is a step above the competition by offering many helpful features. Here's a list of those features that make this self storage a no-brainer.

Covered truck level height loading docks

Drive through covered loading area

Truck rentals available

Business center with Internet access

Conference room available

Climate Controlled units

Month-to-Month leases

Computerized security

Packing materials available

Individually alarmed units

These are only a few of the great things about Budget Mini-Storage in Aventura. I'm confident that this storage center will have the right size storage unit you are looking to find. They have a variety of sizes to choose from, so you'll get the perfect fit.

5x5 Storage Unit

5x10 Storage Unit

5x15 Storage Unit

10x10 Storage Unit

10x15 Storage Unit

10x20 Storage Unit

If you need larger, just call and ask. The friendly staff will be glad to help you every step of the way. This storage center even offers U-HAUL trucks. Basically, it's a one stop shop for all your storage needs. Visit today and mention this blog post, you won't be disappointed.


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Summer and Education

What does summer have that the rest of the year is missing? Right, summer in America is a “vacation time”. Families go away, kids go to camp, people just stop what they do during the rest of the year, and for those two to three months, June, July and August, people just do different things. Now, while we all know that vacations are important and getting away from the “every day routine” is important, that doesn’t mean that our minds must stagnate and do nothing that has anything to do with education. So, what I am suggesting is abhorrent, beyond the imagination, “real way out” but, what we should consider is READING! Reading a book can be fun, especially if it is a book that we enjoy and without a deadline. Reading can put us in different places, whether real or imaginary. We might want to read the books scheduled for the next school year or read just for reading’s sake.

One of the things that I enjoyed doing when I was a kid was reading comic books. They were fun, exciting and put me in a different quadrant. Nowadays, those same comic books that cost ten cents, in good condition, cost hundreds of dollars!. In fact, I recently met someone who enjoyed comic books so much, and his mother didn’t throw them out, that he now has a career selling and trading vintage comic books.

How about writing? We can write a story, write in our diary, write a synopsis of the book we are reading or write just to write. In the past, I might have suggested summer school, in which we could have taken courses earlier and could have graduated sooner, but unfortunately, in Florida that is no longer an option.

The summer months are important since they give us time to think, recollect and gather our resources together for what comes for the next school year. Let’s not waste the time; let’s do things that have meaning. Remember the commercial that said “a brain is a terrible thing to waste”, so let’s give summer some meaning. Let’s do things that motivate us, enhance us, and will teach us. Good luck and have a good summer!

Howard Chusid, M.S. Ed. is an experienced Career Counselor. He has the training and experience to give Career Assessments such as the Strong, MBTI, SDS and others. He is also a Registered Mental Health Intern and a member of the National Career Development Association, American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association. Visit the website at www.professionalcareerstrategiesfl.com

Golf Course in Aventura

Get in shape and back on track. The golf course in Aventura is surrounded by a path used by runners, walkers, dogs, baby strollers, cyclists, roller bladers, and even the archaic roller skaters. This is the most popular exercise destination in Aventura. I'm an advocate for getting out in the fresh air and taking in the rays. It's the best way to exercise in Aventura.


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Everyone who lives in Aventura is likely aware of this location, it's referred to as "the circle." I haven't measured the distance of one full go around, but I've been told it's three (3) miles. That's a perfect distance to get a nice workout. If you're not familiar with this track, drive to Country Club Drive and you'll see all shapes and sizes enjoying the circle. Some go with a group and others go alone. I've been told it's a great place to meet singles.

The summer is a perfect time to get in shape and hit the track. If you thought about joining a gym, spa, or elite fitness club in Aventura then the circle is for you. Keep it simple and save your cash.

Let's take advantage of the few amenities the City of Aventura provides us, especially the space that's set aside for outdoor recreation. Where there's empty land there's always some developer that has a vision of transforming it into a shopping center, gas station, condo, or some other type of commercial structure, with no regard for the importance of empty space inside a city. That's why it's vital that we use this space and voice its value to our friends.

I know you've been thinking about taking that stroll or jog around the golf course. Hope to see you there.

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Atlantic One at The Point Aventura Florida

Condos for Sale and for Rent in Atlantic One at The Point

There are many luxury condos in Aventura, Florida 33180. One of the most exclusive and luxurious buildings is Atlantic One at The Point. It's a privilege to be able to live in an apartment at Atlantic One. This building is located near the Waterways shops and restaurants. The address is 21200 Point Place Aventura, Fl. 33180. Atlantic One at the Point is a perfect condo community for anyone seeking a lifestyle above the rest.

The best way to decide if this is the place for you is to search the condos for sale at Atlantic One at The Point. You will get an idea of prices and views - the views are amazing. There are rentals in Atlantic One at The Point and many rent at Atlantic One to make sure the condo community is perfect for them.

The residents selling a condo in Atlantic One at The Point usually are selling their condo to downsize or they're moving from Aventura, Florida. Rarely does anyone put their condos for sale at Atlantic One because they don't like living there anymore. That's what makes Atlantic One a condo with stable residents that form a community, because people love living at Atlantic One The Point. Ask any realtor or real estate broker working with the buyers, sellers, and renters in Atlantic One and they tell you that this is a great place to call home.

George Carlin Remembered

This morning I woke up to sadly discover that the great comedian George Carlin passed away last night, he was 71. He was one of the most influential comics and a genius with words. Carlin had a perfect delivery that was able to take his audience on a roller coaster ride of laughter.

George Carlin was not only carving new joke premises and original structure, but he was also responsible for challenging America's concept of what is considered obscene. He was the topic of a Supreme Court case - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION v. PACIFICA FOUNDATION, 438 U.S. 726, 98 S.Ct. 3026 (1978). He has an act known in short as "Seven Words," a brilliant word play.

I found this YouTube video of George Carlin performing his historic act. I believe this is the piece that George would like all of us to remember.




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Another update from Glenn Fenster

Glenn A. Fenster of DestinyMaker has reentered Canada for the final leg of his journey. Yesterday without a support vehicle Glenn left Marquette, Michigan at 8 am and arrived in Sault Saint Marie, Canada at 9 pm, 175 miles in total beating his previous high of 168.He is now closing in on 6000 miles traveled. Please visit www.destinymaker.org for the latest pictures. Over 2000.