Friday, August 28, 2015

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Tuesday, September 1, 2015:Presentación de Libro "De Madres a Hijas" en el Wolfson Campus de Miami Dade College@ 10:30 am

Christina Balinotti

Martes 1ro. de septiembre, 2015, a las 10:30 a.m.

Balinotti, escritora, conferencista y reconocida periodista argentina, presentará su
libro De madres a hijas: el ABC de la familia. Este instructivo manual de educación para los padres sobre cómo liderar y fortalecer a sus familias,
acaba de ser traducido y publicado en inglés.

Balinotti reside en Miami, donde trabaja como analista internacional en
programas de radio y televisión, y como experta en temas de cultura y psicología. 

Campus Wolfson del Miami Dade College 
300 N.E. Segunda Avenida 
Edificio 6, Salón 6100 
Miami, FL 33132 

Habrá estacionamiento disponible en el parqueo del Campus Wolfson, 
Edificio 7, 500 N.E. Segunda Avenida, con entradas por N.E. Sexta y N.E. Quinta Calle. 
Solo tiene que mostrarle esta invitación al empleado para estacionar. 
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Juan A BlancoGil
Juan Antonio Blanco Gil (PhD)
Executive Director
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Initiatives
Miami Dade College / Wolfson Campus
300 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 1402, Miami, Florida, 33132-2297
Phone: 1-305-237-3944
Cell Phone: 1-305-975-3248

One of the Best Musicians in Latin History: Ernesto Lecuona

Ernesto Lecuona was a leading piano master player and an inspired author. A free  documentary is available to enjoy at:


Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Free Everything Business Expo @ Miami Free Zone, August 26, 2015 @ 1pm




         Will you join us at our next event?   (305) 283-9080   

You're invited to the

Alliance Business  Expo







XXII ALLIANCE BUSINESS EXPO:    FREE ENTRANCE, FREE PARKING, FREE SEMINARS

This is a great opportunity for your company to build new connections, reach out more customers and enrich your business network & Shop for goods & Services.
Bring plenty of business Cards.   Mark your Calendars!!! 


Enjoy Expo Seminars
  • Social Media for Business.
  • Innovation for development.
  • Funding for companies and advertisements.
  • Why your sales training is failing you?

               AUGUST 26th, 2015
Bring plenty of  business cards
     & Mark your Calendar!
BeautyMark by Blanche accepts VISA, MC,& AMEX  for your convenience.

Miami Free Zone (Doral, FL)
2335 NW 107 Avenue Doral, FL 33172. Directions

BeautyMark by Blanche Fashion Jewels








Florida Foreign Trade Association  
2335 NW 107th Avenue   Doral  FL |  
33172

Monday, August 17, 2015

FCBC: Wednesday, August 19th Luncheon




The Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc., 
General Membership Meeting
 

Wednesday, August 19th Luncheon
Sponsored by PortMiami




Featuring:

 PortMiami

&

Lee Sandler, founding member of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., resident in the Miami office.  will be giving an update on Perishables & presenting the Legal Report


PORTMIAMI IS COUNTING DOWN The opening of the expanded Panama Canal is fast approaching. The countdown is on, and PortMiami, the first port of call on the Asia-to-US route via the Canal, will be the ONLY Atlantic Seaboard port south of Norfolk, Virginia with a channel deep enough to accommodate the super-sized container cargo vessels that will begin passing through the expanded Canal in 2015. Already the Cargo Gateway to the Americas, PortMiami is ideally positioned to capture new East-West trade opportunities as shipping patterns shift to Atlantic ports. With more than $2 billion in major infrastructure investments now underway, PortMiami will not only be "big ship" ready in 2015, but one of the most ambitious capital programs in the Port's history will ensure that goods move quickly and efficiently from cargo yards to consumer markets.

NEW TRADE OPPORTUNITIES The opening of the expanded Panama Canal will bring new opportunities for the container cargo trade in this part of the world. South Florida's locale, at the nexus of the Americas, makes PortMiami an efficient entry point for goods flowing to and from U.S. markets, and a strategic transshipment hub for Asian goods destined for Latin America.





Date: Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
Registration: 11:30am
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
FCBF Members: $40
Potential Members: $55
Location: Double Tree Miami Airport Convention Center
711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami



Please fill out the registration form and scan or fax to the FCBF Office at
events@fcbf.com or 305-499-9491


Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.
Ph: 305-499-9490 | www.fcbf.com

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Friday, August 14, 2015

EL 21 ANIVERSARIO DEL ÉXODO DE 1994: 22 de Agosto en Hialeah

SE LLEVARÁ ACABO LA CELEBRACIÓN POR EL 21 ANIVERSARIO DEL ÉXODO DE 1994
EN LA CIUDAD DE HIALEAH

MIAMI, FL Fundación Éxodo ‘94 participará junto a la oficina del Comisionado del Condado Esteban Bovo y la ciudad de Hialeah para celebrar el 20 aniversario del éxodo Cubano de 1994 
el 22 de agosto del 2015

El propósito de este evento es celebrar el 21 aniversario del Éxodo Cubano de 1994 con una proclamación del condado de MiamiDade marcando el dia 20 de agosto como el día oficial de todos los balseros que emigraron y perdieron la vida durante el Éxodo de 1994.

“Nos sentimos felices con ésta celebración que luego de 21 anos cobra voz en este gran exilio que nos abrazó como nuestra segunda patria pudiendo así dar a conocer nuestra historia una historia de valor y sufrimiento. ,” dice Alicia García, Directora y Fundadora de Fundación Éxodo ‘94. 

“Hemos trabajado arduamente con el condado MiamiDade y sus ciudades para que este
evento sea en beneplácito de la comunidad Cubana en el exilio.” Alicia García y su esposo José Manuel Llanes crearon la Fundación Éxodo ‘94 con la esperanza de organizar una celebración que se llevará acabo anualmente con el fin de recordar todos aquellos que se lanzaron al mar en aras de libertad.

Patrocinando el evento éste ano está la oficina del Comisionado de MiamiDade Esteban Bovo y el alcalde Tomas Regalado en el parque Jose Marti. La ceremonia se llevará acabo el 22 de agosto y comenzará a las 11:00am con la presentación de la proclamación del Condado. Un almuerzo abierto y celebración seguirá a las 12 del medio día.

La fundación éxodo 1994 tiene como meta principal cambiar la visión que existe en la
actualidad del balsero. El balsero no arriesgo su vida por un problema económico. La situación económica en Cuba está directamente vinculada a la situación política actual donde los derechos humanos y los sueños de libertad le son arrebatados al ser humano. El balsero sale de Cuba persiguiendo estos sueños y sobre todo la libertad a la libre expresión que le es negada.

Con fundación éxodo 1994 queremos ayudar a los que formaron parte de este momento
histórico y sus familias ya que muchos no han tenido la misma suerte y su situación es
desesperada. Pretendemos poder ofrecer becas estudiantiles a sus hijos y alguna carrera
vocacional a los adultos en caso de que carezcan de una profesión para poder incorporarlos en el ámbito laboral.

Ofrecer mediante la fundación asesoría legal a quien lo necesite ya que hemos visto casos que por falta de recursos no han podido establecer su estatus migratorio después de 21 anos aun cuando pueden acogerse a la ley de ajuste cubano.

Ayuda económica ya sea para cubrir gastos médicos o necesidades inmediatas como serian pagar la corriente, el agua o la renta y en algunos casos asistirlos con alimentos de
emergencia.

Queremos resaltar el valor de este momento histórico que a pesar de haber sido el último
ocurrido, de esta envergadura, en las últimas dos décadas a permanecido en el silencio.

Para preguntas o más información, por favor visíte nuestra página web http://www.exodo94.org
or contactar a Alicia Garcia al 305-354-0982
o correo electronico alicia@exodo94.org

Thursday, August 13, 2015

"Alegoria a la Feria de Malaga" -Agosto 20, 2015 @ 7 pm-Casa Bacardí



Alegoría a esta gran fiesta española, con la colaboración de la Oficina Comercial de la Embajada de España en Miami y Dña. Inmaculada Gutiérrez y la Oficina de Turismo de Màlaga en España.   Recepción de Vinos y Tapas. Video de la Feria de Màlaga traído directamente de España. Presentación Audio-Visual sobre Màlaga, su historia, bellezas naturales y personajes famosos por la  
Prof. Rhyna Moldes.

Show de Música Flamenca por Celia Fonta (bailaora) y Paco Fonta (cantaor y guitarrista)

Agosto 20, 2015      -       7:00 pm.    $25.00             
ICCAS (Casa Bacardí) 1531 Brescia Ave. Coral Gables 33146  
  INFORMACIÓN Y TICKETS:    305)667-6467

With the support of Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Dept. the Miami-Dade Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners   

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Your Company, Mobility and the Customer: August 20, 2015


Personal and Profitable:
Your Company, Mobility and the Customer

Are you providing optimal user experience for your customers on their favorite mobile device? Mobile device technology plays an integral role in all of our lives - at work, at play and at home. And it is a key part of the profitability picture for businesses. Hear from C-level leaders about important trends today, including personalization, beacons, mobile payments, and the future of the mobile industry. This is a discussion you don't want to miss!

MODERATOR: Alex Barenboim, VP Enterprise & Mobility, AAJ Technologies 

PANELISTS:
  • Arnold Bramnick, Chief Technology Officer, Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Gary Guenard, Sales Director, IBM Customer Engagement Solutions Digital Analytics and Tealeaf
  • Maurice Jenkins, Vice President of IT, Miami International Airport
  • Lorenzo Vallone, SVP & CTO, Mirum
DATE: Thursday, August 20, 2015

Douglas Saenz | South Florida Technology Alliance
954-239-9739 | Email | www.southfloridatech.org

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Back to School Tips: American Academy of Pediatrics

The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Feel free to excerpt these tips or use them in their entirety in any print or broadcast story, with acknowledgment of source.

MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER 

Remind your child that there are probably a lot of students who are uneasy about the first day of school. This may be at any age. Teachers know that students are nervous and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.

Point out the positive aspects of starting school. She'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh her positive memories about previous years, when she may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because she had a good time.

Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your student can walk to school or ride on the bus.

If it is a new school for your child, attend any available orientations and take an opportunity to tour the school before the first day.

If you feel it is needed, drive your child (or walk with her) to school and pick her up on the first day.

BACKPACK SAFETY

Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.

Pack light. Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child's body weight.

Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles.

If your school allows, consider a rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling backpacks still must be carried up stairs, they may be difficult to roll in snow, and they may not fit in some lockers.

TRAVELING TO AND FROM SCHOOL 

Review the basic rules with your student:

School Bus 
Children should always board and exit the bus at locations that provide safe access to the bus or to the school building.
Remind your child to wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb.
Make sure your child walks where she can see the bus driver (which means the driver will be able to see her, too).
Remind your student to look both ways to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing the street, just in case traffic does not stop as required.
Your child should not move around on the bus.
If your child's school bus has lap/shoulder seat belts, make sure your child uses one at all times when in the bus. (If your child's school bus does not have lap/shoulder belts, encourage the school system to buy or lease buses with lap/shoulder belts.}

Car
All passengers should wear a seat belt or use an age- and size-appropriate car safety seat or booster seat.
Your child should ride in a car safety seat with a harness as long as possible and then ride in a belt-positioning booster seat. Your child is ready for a booster seat when she has reached the top weight or height allowed for her seat, her shoulders are above the top harness slots, or her ears have reached the top of the seat.
Your child should ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle's seat belt fits properly (usually when the child reaches about 4' 9" in height and is between 8 to 12 years of age). This means that the child is tall enough to sit against the vehicle seat back with her legs bent at the knees and feet hanging down and the shoulder belt lies across the middle of the chest and shoulder, not the neck or throat; the lap belt is low and snug across the thighs, not the stomach.
All children younger than 13 years of age should ride in the rear seat of vehicles. If you must drive more children than can fit in the rear seat (when carpooling, for example), move the front-seat passenger's seat as far back as possible and have the child ride in a booster seat if the seat belts do not fit properly without it.
Remember that many crashes occur while novice teen drivers are going to and from school. You should require seat belt use, limit the number of teen passengers, and do not allow eating, drinking, cell phone conversations,  texting or other mobile device use to prevent driver distraction. Limit nighttime driving and driving in inclement weather. Familiarize yourself with your state's graduated driver's license law and consider the use of a parent-teen driver agreement to facilitate the early driving learning process. For a sample parent-teen driver agreement, see www.healthychildren.org/teendriver

Bike 
Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride.
Ride on the right, in the same direction as auto traffic.
Use appropriate hand signals.
Respect traffic lights and stop signs.
Wear bright-colored clothing to increase visibility. White or light-colored clothing and reflective gear is especially important after dark.
Know the "rules of the road."

Walking to School 
Make sure your child's walk to school is a safe route with well-trained adult crossing guards at every intersection.
Identify other children in the neighborhood with whom your child can walk to school.  In neighborhoods with higher levels of traffic, consider organizing a "walking school bus," in which an adult accompanies a group of neighborhood children walking to school.
Be realistic about your child's pedestrian skills. Because small children are impulsive and less cautious around traffic, carefully consider whether or not your child is ready to walk to school without adult supervision.
If your children are young or are walking to a new school, walk with them the first week or until you are sure they know the route and can do it safely.
Bright-colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers.

EATING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast function better. They do better in school, and have better concentration and more energy.
Most schools regularly send schedules of cafeteria menus home and/or have them posted on the school's website. With this advance information, you can plan on packing lunch on the days when the main course is one your child prefers not to eat.
Look into what is offered in school vending machines. Vending machines should stock healthy choices such as fresh fruit, low-fat dairy products, water and 100 percent fruit juice.  Learn about your child's school wellness policy and get involved in school groups to put it into effect.
Each 12-ounce soft drink contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. Drinking just one can of soda a day increases a child's risk of obesity by 60%. Choose healthier options to send in your child's lunch.

BULLYING 

Bullying or cyberbullying is when one child picks on another child repeatedly. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or social. It can happen at school, on the playground, on the school bus, in the neighborhood, over the Internet, or through mobile devices like cell phones. 

When Your Child Is Bullied 
Help your child learn how to respond by teaching your child how to:
1. Look the bully in the eye.
2. Stand tall and stay calm in a difficult situation.
3. Walk away.
Teach your child how to say in a firm voice. 
1. "I don't like what you are doing."
2. "Please do NOT talk to me like that."
3. "Why would you say that?"
Teach your child when and how to ask a trusted adult for help.
Encourage your child to make friends with other children.
Support activities that interest your child.
Alert school officials to the problems and work with them on solutions.
Make sure an adult who knows about the bullying can watch out for your child's safety and well-being when you cannot be there.
Monitor your child's social media or texting interactions so you can identify problems before they get out of hand.
When Your Child Is the Bully 
Be sure your child knows that bullying is never OK.
Set firm and consistent limits on your child's aggressive behavior.
Be a positive role mode. Show children they can get what they want without teasing, threatening or hurting someone.
Use effective, non-physical discipline, such as loss of privileges.
Develop practical solutions with the school principal, teachers, counselors, and parents of the children your child has bullied.
When Your Child Is a Bystander
Encourage your child to join with others in telling bullies to stop.
Encourage your child to tell a trusted adult about the bullying.
Help your child support other children who may be bullied. Encourage your child to include these children in activities.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE 
During early and middle childhood, youngsters need supervision. A responsible adult should be available to get them ready and off to school in the morning and supervise them after school until you return home from work.
If a family member will care for your child, communicate the need to follow consistent rules set by the parent regarding discipline and homework.
Children approaching adolescence (11- and 12-year-olds) should not come home to an empty house in the afternoon unless they show unusual maturity for their age.
If alternate adult supervision is not available, parents should make special efforts to supervise their children from a distance. Children should have a set time when they are expected to arrive at home and should check in with a neighbor or with a parent by telephone.
If you choose a commercial after-school program, inquire about the training of the staff. There should be a high staff-to-child ratio, and the rooms and the playground should be safe.

DEVELOPING GOOD HOMEWORK AND STUDY HABITS
Create an environment that is conducive to doing homework. Children need a consistent work space in their bedroom or another part of the home that is quiet, without distractions, and promotes study.
Schedule ample time for homework.
Establish a household rule that the TV and other electronic distractions stay off during homework time.
Supervise computer and Internet use.
Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do a child's homework for her.
Take steps to help alleviate eye fatigue, neck fatigue and brain fatigue while studying. It may be helpful to close the books for a few minutes, stretch, and take a break periodically when it will not be too disruptive.
If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren't able to help her yourself, a tutor can be a good solution. Talk it over with your child's teacher first.
Some children need help organizing their homework. Checklists, timers, and parental supervision can help overcome homework problems.
If your child is having difficulty focusing on or completing homework, discuss this with your child's teacher, school counselor, or health care provider. 
Establish a good sleep routine. Insufficient sleep is associated with lower academic achievement in middle school, high school and college, as well as higher rates of absenteeism and tardiness. The optimal amount of sleep for most adolescents is in the range of 8.5 to 9.5 hours per night.