Have A 'Hoppy' Easter - Try A Classic Holiday Ham & Chocolate Easter Egg Cupcakes By Feature Impact Apr 2, 2026 When Your Kitchen Is Full Of Colorful Eggs, Candy Baskets, Tempting Sweets And All That Comes With Easter, Sometimes A Holiday Classic Is Just The Answer For Simplifying The Season. Perfect For Pairing With Deviled Eggs, Potato Salad And A Traditional Sunday Feast, This Maple-Glazed Easter Ham Provides A Hands-Off Approach To The Main Dish. With an easily prepared glaze and your oven doing most of the work, you can keep your attention on time spent with loved ones. Visit: Culinary.net to find more seasonal favorites, both classic and contemporary. Maple-Glazed Easter Ham Recipe adapted from Southern Living Total time: 3 hours Servings: 10 1 Bone-In Spiral-Cut Ham (8-9 pounds) 1 Cup of Pure Maple Syrup 1/2 Cup of packed Dark Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup or 4 Ounces of Bourbon 1/2 Teaspoon of Grated Fresh Ginger 1/4 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon Orange slices and wedges, for garnish Fresh Rosemary Sprigs, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the Ham in a large roasting pan and fill it with 1/2 inch of the Water. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for about 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with juices from the pan, until the meat registers 120° F at the thickest portion. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir the Maple Syrup, the Brown Sugar, the Bourbon, the Ginger and the Cinnamon; bring them to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover it to keep it warm and set it aside. Remove the Ham from the oven and discard the foil. Increase the oven’s temperature to 400° F. Using a pastry brush, glaze the Ham with 1/3 cup of the Maple-Bourbon mixture. Bake the ham for about 30 minutes until the top is lightly caramelized and meat registers 145° F at its thickest portion, brushing it with the remaining glaze for every 10 minutes. Remove it from the oven and transfer the Ham to a serving platter. Let it rest for 15 minutes and garnish it with the Orange Slices, the Orange Wedges and the Rosemary Sprigs. Chocolate Easter Egg Cupcakes Once the Easter baskets are put away and the main course is cleared from the kitchen, you can liven up the dessert table or send guests off with a thoughtful treat thanks to these Chocolate Easter Egg Cupcakes. Moist cake, creamy frosting and chocolate-coated candies combine for a seasonal sweet that's sure to impress. Chocolate Easter Egg Cupcakes Recipe adapted from A Classic Twist Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Cupcakes: 1 Cup of All-Purpose Flour 1 Cup of Sugar 1/3 Cup of Cocoa Powder 1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda 1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Powder 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt 1 Egg, at room temperature 1/2 Cup of Buttermilk, at room temperature 1/2 Cup of Hot Water 1/4 Cup of Vegetable Oil 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract Frosting: 3 Sticks of Unsalted Butter, softened and cubed 3 Cups of Powdered Sugar, sifted 2-3 Tablespoons of Milk 1 Teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract 1 Pinch of Salt 2-3 Drops of Brown Food Coloring Egg-shaped Chocolate-Coated Candies To make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl of an electric mixer, sift the Flour, the Sugar, the Cocoa Powder, the Baking Soda, the Baking Powder and the Salt. In a medium bowl, whisk the Egg, the Buttermilk, the Water, the Vegetable Oil and the Vanilla Extract. Mix the dry ingredients on low speed for 1 minute. Add the wet ingredients. Mix for 2 minutes on medium speed and scrape the sides and the bottom of the bowl. Mix for 1 minute on medium speed. Divide it evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack. To make the Frosting: Using a paddle attachment of an electric mixer, whip the Butter for 8 minutes on medium speed until it is pale and creamy. Add the Powdered Sugar, the Milk, the Vanilla Extract and the Salt; mix on low speed for 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium and mix for 6 minutes until the frosting is light, creamy and fluffy. Add the Food Coloring and whip it for 1 minute. Pipe the Frosting onto the Cupcakes and top them with the egg-shaped Chocolate-coated candies. To find more dessert ideas that satisfy chocolate lovers - and all your loved ones - visit: www.Culinary.net . Previous Next

Masters Of Variety: The World's Most Unique Two-Person Circus Show July 18, 2023 Share A fast-paced, high energy circus show for all ages is coming to Aventura...showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. Simply put...the most unique 2-person circus show you will ever see! Recently featured in Hugh Jackman’s hit movie, “The Greatest Showman,” The Great DuBois have amassed an impressive list of credits, including the Tony Award Winning “Pippin” on Broadway, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with David Letterman,” Britney Spears World Circus Tour, and the movie “Burlesque” to highlight just a few. Michael DuBois, a native of Horseheads, New York, was born and raised in this quaint town. From a young age, DuBois displayed a remarkable blend of curiosity, athleticism, and artistic talent, particularly in sports and music. One annual tradition that held special meaning for him was attending the circus with his grandparents. It was during a middle school gym class that he discovered his affinity for juggling, a skill he honed over time. DuBois's journey took him to Penn State University after completing high school. During his time there, he assumed leadership roles in both the Juggling Club and the Magic Club, working closely with his performing partner at the time, Chris Chelko. In due course, he graduated with a Degree in Business Management and Photography, armed with a solid foundation to pursue his dreams. Following his graduation, DuBois and Chelko made a decisive leap into the world of full-time performance, relocating to the bustling city of New York. They captivated audiences at countless private events and universities, leaving an indelible impression with their unique talents. However, in 2009, the duo decided to part ways professionally, propelling DuBois towards his solo career. Undeterred by the new path ahead, DuBois embraced the opportunity to craft his own destiny, debuting his solo show called "Solo Circus." Years of experience as a solo performer molded him into a seasoned entertainer, and he found great joy in his artistic independence. However, fate had something even more extraordinary in store for him. In an exhilarating twist of fate, Michael DuBois found a new partner in life and performance—his wife, Viktoria. With their shared passion for the circus arts, they embarked on an exciting new chapter together. This dynamic duo eagerly anticipated the opportunity to showcase their combined talents in their upcoming show, ushering in a fresh era of creativity and collaboration. Viktoria Grimmy hails from a remarkable lineage of circus performers, spanning five generations. Born into a family deeply entrenched in the circus arts, her roots trace back to the illustrious Soviet Circus. Following an impressive career in Russia, Grimmy's parents sought to broaden their horizons and seize new opportunities in the United States. They made the momentous decision to relocate to New York City. With their sights set on exploration, the Grimmy Family Circus commenced a journey that would take them to private events and, eventually, national tours alongside renowned institutions like The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. As an accomplished aerialist, Grimmy ventured onto the international stage, garnering acclaim with a Bronze Medal at the Monte Carlo Circus Festival and the World Circus Festival in Latina, Italy. In 2009, an extraordinary opportunity presented itself as Viktoria embarked on the Britney Spears World Circus Tour. Showcasing her exceptional talents, she enthralled audiences in the grandest arenas across the globe. Following the tour's conclusion, Grimmy spent two years in Los Angeles before returning to New York City to grace the Broadway stage in the Tony Award-Winning revival of "Pippin." In 2015, a new chapter unfolded as Grimmy joined forces with her husband Michael, creating a sensational two-person circus variety show. Together, they embarked on remarkable ventures, including their involvement in the production of "The Greatest Showman," a cinematic masterpiece starring Hugh Jackman. As Michael DuBois prepares to take the stage alongside his beloved wife, he reflects on his remarkable journey. From his humble beginnings in Horseheads, New York, to his time at Penn State University and his solo endeavors, each step has shaped him into the captivating performer he is today. With Viktoria by his side, their extraordinary bond promises to elevate their artistry to new heights, captivating audiences worldwide. The Award-Winning combination of Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy have five generations of circus performing between them, a spectacular theatrical set for proscenium stages, and have performed countless shows at theaters, universities, cruise ships, fairs and festivals all over the world. The Great DuBois will perform at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. Tickets Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. You can purchase tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. Parking Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura City of Excellence School. Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle. Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off area in front of the building. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. < Previous News Next News >

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A Slice of Little Italy in Hallandale Beach March 17, 2022 Share Gulfstream Park Village to Host San Gennaro Feast, March 17-20 The Annual San Gennaro Feast is back for another delicious year at Gulfstream Park Village. Taking place at Pegasus Park, the food and music festival will feature a variety of food vendors, amusement rides, arts and crafts and live entertainment. Italian food lovers can enjoy some of the best Italian sausage and peppers, linguini and clams, fried calamari, pizza, shrimp scampi, zeppoles, cannolis and plenty of pasta! Taking place March 17-20, the festival welcomes both locals and visitors alike to enjoy the best Italian eats in the open-air setting of Gulfstream’s Iconic Pegasus Park. On opening night only, the festival will be offering one free parent wristband with the purchase of a child’s unlimited ride wristband. Tickets will be available at the door or for advance purchase. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit: sangennarofeast.com. The ticket cost is $12 for adults and seniors, $5 for children 3 to 15 plus tax, free for children under 2. When: March 17-20, 2022 Thurs., March 17: 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm Fri., March 18: 11:00 am to midnight Sat., March 19: 11:00 am to midnight Sun., March 20: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Where: Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Park Village 901 South Federal Highway Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 History of San Gennaro Saint Gennaro was Bishop of Benevento, Italy and died a martyr in 305 AD during the persecution spearheaded by Emperor Diocletian. He signed his death warrant when he visited the deacons, Sosso and Proculo and the laymen, Eutichete and Acuzio, in jail. The Proconsul, Timothy, had Gennaro arrested. He underwent torture without wavering in his resolution to remain loyal to Christ. He was thrown headlong into a furnace, but by the grace of God, he came through unscathed. Furious, the agents beheaded him. His body and the severed head still dripping blood were gathered up by an old man who wrapped them reverently in a cloth. An old Neapolitan lady collected the blood with a sponge and filled a phial with the precious liquid. San Gennaro eventually became the patron saint of Naples, in whose cathedral two ampoules are preserved with a liquid in the solid state, which tradition says was the saint's blood and that melts three times a year. According to legend, the blood of San Gennaro liquefied for the first time in the fourth century A.D. during the transfer of the Saint's remains to Naples, but the first documented report of the ampoule containing the blood relic dates only from 1389. The Chronicon Siculum mentioned that during the celebrations for the feast of the Assumption, there was a public display of the phials containing the "blood of San Gennaro" and on the 17th of August, during the procession, the liquid in the ampoule melted. The body of Saint Gennaro is preserved in Naples, where he is honored as the city's principal patron. The Neapolitans pray to him for protection from fires, earthquakes, plagues, droughts and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. In every emergency Saint Gennaro is their powerful champion and universal helper. History of Feast of San Gennaro in the United States The Feast of San Gennaro is a fair held in mid-September in Little Italy, New York. The heart of the festival is on Mulberry Street and is characterized by parades, games and the typical sellers of sausages and donuts. The celebration begins with a religious procession that starts from the oldest church in the Italian neighborhood. At the same time, a similar festival begins in the Italian neighborhood of the Bronx. The festivities begin early in the morning and continue until late at night, ending 11 days later. If you would like to experience the San Gennaro Feast tradition for yourself, you will not have to travel to Little Italy or Naples. Fortunately, The San Gennaro Feast is coming to South Florida at Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Park Village. The Feast will be held March 17-20. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit: www.sangennarofeast.com About Gulfstream Park Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination, located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, anchored by the legendary Gulfstream Park Racetrack. Gulfstream Park not only offers world-class Tho-roughbred horse racing but is also home to a casino and family-friendly venues including over 15 restaurants, outdoor cafes, art galleries, fashion retailers, state-of-the-art bowling alley and a renowned selection of signature home stores. Gulfstream Park, voted a 2020 Top Travelers' Choice Winner by TripAdvisor, is located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, just two miles east of I-95. Valet service and complimentary self-parking are available. Gulfstream Park is open seven days a week. For hours, schedules, upcoming events and additional info, visit: www.gulfstreampark.com or call: 954-454-7000. < Previous News Next News >

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We’re Living A Financial Nightmare: The U.S. Government Is Funding Its Existence With A Credit Card By John & Nisha Whitehead April 25, 2024 Share The government wants your money. It will beg, steal or borrow if necessary, but it wants your money any way it can get it. This is what comes of those $1.2 Trillion Spending Bills: someone’s got to foot the bill for the government’s fiscal insanity, and that “someone” is the U.S. Taxpayer. The government’s schemes to swindle, cheat, scam, and generally defraud Taxpayers of their hard-earned dollars have run the gamut from Wasteful Pork Barrel Legislation, cronyism and graft to asset forfeiture, costly stimulus packages, and a national security complex that continues to undermine our freedoms while failing to making us any safer. Americans have also been made to pay through the nose for the government’s endless wars, subsidization of foreign nations, military empire, welfare state, roads to nowhere, bloated workforce, secret agencies, fusion centers, private prisons, biometric databases, invasive technologies, arsenal of weapons, and every other budgetary line item that is contributing to the fast-growing wealth of the corporate elite at the expense of those who are barely making ends meet—that is, we the taxpayers. According to the number crunchers with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, in order to spend money it doesn’t have on programs it can’t afford, the government is borrowing roughly $6 Billion a day. Basically, the U.S. Government is funding its existence with a credit card. Let’s talk numbers, shall we? The National Debt (the amount the Federal Government has borrowed over the years and must pay back) is more than $34 Trillion and will grow another $19 Trillion by 2033. The bulk of that debt has been amassed over the past two decades, thanks in large part to the fiscal shenanigans of four presidents, 10 sessions of Congress and two wars. It’s estimated that the amount this country owes is now 130% greater than its gross domestic product (all the products and services produced in one year by labor and property supplied by the citizens). In other words, the government is spending more than it brings in. The U.S. ranks as the 12th most indebted nation in the world, with much of that debt owed to the Federal Reserve, large Investment Funds and Foreign Governments, namely, Japan and China. Interest payments on the National Debt are more than $395 Billion, which is significantly more than the government spends on Veterans’ Benefits and Services, and according to Pew Research Center, more than it will spend on Elementary and Secondary Education, Disaster Relief, Agriculture, Science and Space Programs, Foreign Aid, and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection combined. According to the Committee for a Reasonable Federal Budget, the interest we’ve paid on this borrowed money is “nearly twice what the Federal Government will spend on Transportation Infrastructure, over four times as much as it will spend on K-12 Education, almost four times what it will spend on housing, and over eight times what it will spend on Science, Space, and Technology.” In ten years, those interest payments will exceed our entire Military Budget. This is financial tyranny. We’ve been sold a bill of goods by politicians promising to pay down the National Debt, jumpstart the Economy, rebuild our Infrastructure, secure our borders, ensure our security, and make us all healthy, wealthy and happy. None of that has come to pass, and yet we’re still being loaded down with debt not of our own making while the government remains unrepentant, unfazed and undeterred in its wanton spending. Indeed, the National Deficit (the difference between what the government spends and the revenue it takes in) remains at more than $1.5 Trillion. If Americans managed their personal finances the way the government mismanages the nation’s finances, we’d all be in debtors’ prison by now. Despite the government propaganda being peddled by the Politicians and News Media, however, the government isn’t spending our Tax Dollars to make our lives better. We’re being robbed blind so the governmental elite can get richer. In the eyes of the government, “We The People, the voters, the consumers, and the taxpayers” are little more than pocketbooks waiting to be picked. “We The People” have become the new, permanent underclass in America. Consider: The government can seize your home and your car (which you’ve bought and paid for) over nonpayment of taxes. Government agents can freeze and seize your bank accounts and other valuables if they merely “suspect” wrongdoing. And the IRS insists on getting the first cut of your salary to pay for government programs over which you have no say. We have no real say in how the government runs, or how our taxpayer funds are used, but we’re being forced to pay through the nose, anyhow. We have no real say, but that doesn’t prevent the government from fleecing us at every turn and forcing us to pay for endless wars that do more to fund the Military Industrial Complex than protect us, Pork Barrel Projects that produce little to nothing, and a Police State that serves only to imprison us within its walls. If you have no choice, no voice, and no real options when it comes to the government’s claims on your property and your money, you’re not free. It wasn’t always this way, of course. Early Americans went to war over the inalienable rights described by philosopher John Locke as the natural rights of life, liberty and property. It didn’t take long, however—a hundred years, in fact—before the American government was laying claim to the citizenry’s property by levying taxes to pay for the Civil War. As the New York Times reports, “Widespread resistance led to its repeal in 1872.” Determined to claim some of the citizenry’s wealth for its own uses, the government reinstituted the Income Tax in 1894. Charles Pollock challenged the tax as unconstitutional, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in his favor. Pollock’s victory was relatively short-lived. Members of Congress—united in their determination to tax the American people’s income—worked together to adopt a constitutional amendment to overrule the Pollock decision. On the eve of World War I, in 1913, Congress instituted a Permanent Income Tax by way of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution and the Revenue Act of 1913. Under the Revenue Act, individuals with income exceeding $3,000 could be taxed starting at 1% up to 7% for incomes exceeding $500,000. It’s all gone downhill from there. Unsurprisingly, the government has used its Tax Powers to advance its own imperialistic agendas and the courts have repeatedly upheld the government’s power to penalize or jail those who refused to pay their taxes. While we’re struggling to get by, and making tough decisions about how to spend what little money actually makes it into our pockets after the Federal, State and Local Governments take their share (this doesn’t include the Stealth Taxes imposed through: Tolls, Fines and other Fiscal Penalties), the government continues to do whatever it likes—levy taxes, rack up debt, spend outrageously and irresponsibly—with little thought for the plight of its citizens. To top it all off, all of those wars the U.S. is so eager to fight abroad are being waged with borrowed funds. As The Atlantic reports, “U.S. leaders are essentially bankrolling the wars with debt, in the form of purchases of U.S. Treasury Bonds by U.S.-Based Entities like Pension Funds and State and Local Governments, and by countries like China and Japan.” Of course, we’re the ones who have to repay that borrowed debt. For instance, American Taxpayers have been forced to shell out more than $5.6 Trillion since 9/11 for the Military Industrial Complex’s costly, endless so-called “War On Terrorism.” That translates to roughly $23,000 per taxpayer to wage wars abroad, occupy foreign countries, provide financial aid to foreign allies, and fill the pockets of defense contractors and grease the hands of corrupt foreign dignitaries. Mind you, that’s only a portion of what the Pentagon spends on America’s Military Empire. The United States also spends more on Foreign Aid than any other nation, with nearly $300 Billion disbursed over a five-year period. More than 150 countries around the world receive U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Assistance, with most of the funds going to the Middle East, Africa and Asia. That price tag keeps growing, too. As Forbes reports, “U.S. Foreign Aid dwarfs the Federal Funds spent by 48 out of 50 state governments annually. Only the State Governments of California and New York spent more Federal Funds than what the U.S. sent abroad each year to foreign countries.” Most recently, the U.S. has allocated nearly $115 Billion in Emergency Military and Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine since the start of the Russia Invasion. As Dwight D. Eisenhower warned in a 1953 speech, this is how the Military Industrial Complex continues to get richer, while the American Taxpayer is forced to pay for programs that do little to enhance our lives, ensure our happiness and Well-Being, or secure our freedoms. This is no way of life. Yet it’s not just the government’s endless wars that are bleeding us dry. We’re also being forced to shell out money for surveillance systems to track our movements, money to further militarize our already militarized police, money to allow the government to raid our homes and bank accounts, money to fund schools where our kids learn nothing about freedom and everything about how to comply, and on and on. There was a time in our history when our forebears said “enough is enough” and stopped paying their taxes to what they considered an illegitimate government. They stood their ground and refused to support a system that was slowly choking out any attempts at self-governance, and which refused to be held accountable for its crimes against the people. Their resistance sowed the seeds for the revolution that would follow. Unfortunately, in the 200-plus years since we established our own government, we’ve let bankers, corporate turncoats and number-crunching bureaucrats muddy the waters and pilfer the accounts to such an extent that we’re back where we started. Once again, we’ve got a despotic regime with an imperial ruler doing as they please. Once again, we’ve got a judicial system insisting we have no rights under a government which demands that the people march in lockstep with its dictates. And once again, we’ve got to decide whether we’ll keep marching or break stride and make a turn toward freedom. But what if we didn’t just pull out our pocketbooks and pony up to the Federal Government’s outrageous demands for more money? What if we didn’t just dutifully line up to drop our hard-earned dollars into the collection bucket, no questions asked about how it will be spent? What if, instead of quietly sending in our tax checks, hoping vainly for some meager return, we did a little calculation of our own and started deducting from our taxes those programs that we refuse to support? As I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, we’re no longer living the American dream. We’re living a financial nightmare. Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an Attorney and Author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Popular Culture. John Whitehead's Commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org . Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org < Previous News Next News >

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Be a Savvier Shopper: A Buying Strategy Can Reduce Prices Dramatically July 28, 2022 Share Whether you're shopping online or in-store, you can ensure you're getting the most for your money with a little extra planning. These savvy shopping tips can help you score the most savings and added benefits while you're at it. Time Your Purchase Before any big purchase, spend time researching the product and retailers to find potential upcoming sales or promotions. Also be conscious of the calendar and holidays or gift-giving events that might prompt special offers on an item you're looking to buy. Another smart strategy: shopping end-of-season sales when items are marked down to make way for new inventory. Use Digital Shopping Tools You may be leery of signing up for promotional emails but remember - it's only junk mail if it isn't useful. Putting your name on mailing lists of your favorite retailers and brands is a good way to get early or exclusive access to special offers and coupons. Downloadable browser extensions and plug-ins are other cost-saving tools that are increasingly popular. When you're shopping with one or more of these tools installed, your browser automatically checks for coupons or price comparisons that allow you to get the best available deal. This browser extension will automatically apply coupon codes for free: https://capitaloneshopping.com Shop Refurbished Whether it be for savings or sustainability (or both) refurbished products are a top choice among savvy shoppers. An option like eBay Refurbished delivers quality, like-new products at deep discounts from premium brands that are thoroughly vetted to meet high performance standards. You can shop across multiple condition grades and a wide range of price points within categories like tablets, smartwatches, laptops, desktops and smartphones - giving you more choice and the reassurance of buying a product that fits your specific needs and budget. Score big savings on trusted refurbished products at https://www.ebay.com/b/eBay-Refurbished/bn_7040708936 Save on Shipping When you're researching an online purchase and comparing prices, be sure to factor shipping into your total cost. Many retailers offer free shipping once you spend a certain amount, extend free shipping to preferred shoppers or offer periodic shipping promotions, so it's worth exploring the options. Also beware that buying items on sale can drop you below free shipping minimums, so ultimately you pay more than you would have by paying full price. In some cases, you can also save money by having an item shipped to the local brick-and-mortar store and picking it up there. Take Advantage of Benefits Understanding the terms of your purchase can help protect you if there's a problem and may even allow you to take advantage of special rewards. Before finalizing a transaction, check into the warranty options. Even refurbished products can come with warranties for a specified time. For example, all eBay Refurbished products are backed by one- or two-year warranties. For new items, some retailers offer the option to extend your warranty beyond what the manufacturer provides. In addition, some retailers offer money back incentives on certain purchases or allow you to accumulate rewards for discounts on future purchases. With inflation and scarcity issues remaining top of mind for consumers, shopping refurbished provides another option to buy in-demand products. In addition to value and availability, sustainability is another motivator for purchasing like-new. Shopping for refurbished goods, extends the life of the product and reduces harmful waste. < Previous News Next News >

It's Time To Register Sunny Isles Beach: There Are New Rules To Scoot Safe Throughout The City March 21, 2024 Share Do you ride a motorized scooter in Sunny Isles Beach? If so, there’s a new requirement. The city has a new Motorized Scooter Registration Program to enhance your Safety and Security in Sunny Isles Beach. The new City Ordinance requires that all motorized scooters be registered with the City of Sunny Isles Beach. In addition, this Ordinance requires that all scooter riders follow traffic safety rules, including no tandem riding and wearing a helmet if under 16 years of age. If you plan to operate your motorized scooter within city limits, it is now required to complete the Registration Process under Ordinance 2023-609. But here’s the good news – this registration is not just about following the rules; it’s about safeguarding your scooter. In the unfortunate event of theft and other security concerns, having your scooter registered can make all the difference. Registering your scooter is easy as 1-2-3. Your can register your scooter in person March 23 at the Egg Scramble at Pelican Community Park - 18115 North Bay Road in Sunny Isles Beach. If you prefer to register online visit: https://www.sibfl.net/scootsafe/ - After completing the Online Registration Form, applicants will be mailed a Registration Decal. The Decal must be affixed to the scooter in a visible location. This Decal is like your scooter’s very own badge – simply pop it on the front of your scooter (we recommend within 12 inches from the top), and you’re ready to hit the road! Decals are NOT transferable from one scooter to another. However, a Decal is transferable from one person to another when there has been a change in ownership of the scooter and in accordance with a change in the registration of the motorized scooter. In addition to registration, this ordinance outlines some important rules for safe scooter operation. Here’s the scoop: Follow Traffic Signals: Just like any other vehicle, riders must obey official traffic-control signals and signs. It’s all about keeping everyone safe and sound. Speed Limit: Motorized scooters should not exceed 15 miles per hour on sidewalks and should not exceed 20 miles per hour on the roadway. It’s a fun ride, but let’s keep it safe. Safety First: If you’re under 16, don’t forget to wear your helmet. We’ve got your noggin covered! Solo Ride: Scooters are meant for one person at a time, so it’s all about your solo adventure. Ride With Traffic: Scooters must ride with the flow of traffic and follow traffic signals, using extra caution around intersections and driveways. Stay in Line: If you are riding alongside another scooter rider, you must ride in a single file line. Ears Open: While cruising, ditch the cell phone, headset, headphone, or listening device, except for a hearing aid. We need you to stay aware of your surroundings. Be Visible: Your scooter should sport a reflective front white light, visible from 500 feet away, and a reflective rear red light, visible from 600 feet away. Safety first, even in the dark! In addition to registration, all who operate a motorized scooter within the City of Sunny Isles Beach must adhere to the rules set forth in Ordinance 2023-609. Failure to do so may result in a citation. For the first violation you will receive a written warning, for the second violation you will receive a minimum fine of $25. For the third and Subsequent Violations there will be a minimum fine of $50, with a maximum penalty of $500 for a single violation. Violators may face non-criminal traffic or pedestrian infractions and officers have the authority to confiscate the scooter. For more information about Ordinance 2023-609, please call Code: Compliance at: (305) 792-1760. Or visit: www.sibfl.net/scootsafe < Previous News Next News >

Aventura Celebrates 28 Years of Incorporation: City of Aventura Commemorates Its Annual Founders Day at Gulfstream Park Fri Nov 10 2023 17:16:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)