Diana Perez, B.S., Realtor®

In the early 1980's, cell phones were used in analog and big enough to install in a vehicle. In the 1990's, technology advanced cellular phone use into digital mode, allowing users the advantage of text messaging.

As we entered the millennium, we now have the advantage of emails, web browsing, camera and video phones, allowing communications at speeds of velocity beyond our imaginations from just a decade ago. As new inventions of technology in our present communications era emerges, a health concern has been brought to light in lieu of the appealing cell phones that allow us to communicate on a constant basis.

Cell phones emit electrical magnetic fields at a minute frequency much lower than a microwave oven, but even at these small amounts, there is talk that cell phones may impose a health risk to the link between the brain and tumors. In a recent analysis conducted at The University of Utah, "studies showed that...there was no increased risk of tumors among high use of cell phone users" (Kohn, 2008).

According to infoplease.com, there are approximately over 2.1 billion cell phone users worldwide. From a list of 227 regions worldwide, in 2005, the European Union ranked number one at 466 million cell phone users followed by China at 437,480,000 in 2006, the United States ranked third at 219,400,000 in 2005, followed by Russia at 120 million and Japan at 94,745,000.

Cell phones are also becoming very popular and affordable with pre-paid cards and low monthly fees allowing the number of users grow at rapid rates expected to triple in the next few years. In the meantime, epidemiologists, scientists, researchers, and cell phone companies suggest that cell phone use be used to its minimum such as emergencies and only when specifically needed. Limit chatting from a couple to a few minutes; use the headphones or a Bluetooth.

But even the Bluetooth does not guarantee lowering the health risks associated to brain tumors and cell phone use. It is difficult to define the link between cell phone usage and brain tumors. More studies are being conducted on the subject, most particularly in the European region. The Food and Drug Administration and The Federal Communications Commission are related to these delicate health concerns for the public. For more information please visit http://fda.gov/cellphones/

Sources: David Kohn, Caution on Cell Phone Use, McClatchy, Tribune Business News, Washington: July 24, 2008, Retrieved August 24, 2008, ProQuest.

©2008 Diana Perez

South Florida is known for its pristine beaches that lie between the tri counties of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beaches. It is the lifestyle of beach goers that embrace the beauty and weather of South Florida and truly appreciate Luxury Lifestyle Living on the beaches of South Florida's East Coast.

South Florida is an epitome of the Atlantic Ocean where charming beaches are coalescent between South Beach and Palm Beach. As a proud property owner, you will appreciate the culmination of elegance while captivating luxurious living in any of the skyline towers that mark an opulence row of Luxury Lifestyle Living with amenities that suit you from the daintiest to the most demanding personal needs and treats.

The beach of Hollywood is among the pristine beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and it is just minutes from the Aventura Mall and Bal Harbour Shops. Hollywood is also intricately located and surrounded by crème de la crème restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries, amongst other inviting pleasures to suit your variable needs.

The city of Hollywood is located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale giving you a close commute to the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Airports. While you are here, don't forget to visit The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for gaming fun, nightlife clubbing, restaurant delights, and shopping sprees or just try your luck with one of the newest games offered at the Hard Rock - Black Jack.

Just south of Hollywood is the city of Hallandale which is best known for its Gulfstream Park Casino. Gulfstream Park is also known for its world class thoroughbred racing and the Mardi Gras Gaming.

Come visit and experience Hollywood by exploring local areas of interest such as The Boardwalk on Hollywood Boulevard and A1A and Downtown Hollywood for its nightlife. Stroll among the shops, restaurants, clothing boutiques and businesses of an area that is full of action. Discover a beachside hidden oasis in North Hollywood too.

Please contact me for more information regarding real estate sales and rentals at the Majestic Properties office in Hollywood. I am only a phone call or email away.

© 2008 Diana Perez

South Florida is known for its pristine beaches and among them is the beach of Hollywood, where 55 acres of natural beach and park areas offer natural parks, recreation, mangrove trees, wild and sea life, and activities for the entire family.

You can start your day by experiencing Hollywood's eco friendly paradise, which offers a natural wonder and metropolis that is rich in nature. The Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, (Johnson Street east till the end of the road), offers you to experience a led-hike nature walk through the mangroves among other varieties of activities; a beautiful, fun and relaxing way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon with the family.

Also at the Anne Kolb Nature Center, you can enjoy kayaking, canoe rides, snorkeling; take your kids on a boat ride through the mangrove trees through the protective natural beach areas.

Bring your boat and go through the canal channels and head to Hollywood's Dockside Dining on the Intracoastal Waterways.

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Mark your calendars for September 26^th through the 28^th for Hollywood's 7^th Annual Hollywood Beach Clambake on The Boardwalk.

Also, the Hollywood Beach Latin Festival is having their 15^th Celebration on September 21^st, on Hollywood Boulevard and A1A.

The Seaside Crafts Affair which is being held till May 2^nd and 3^rd 2009. Bring your artistic talents or come to enjoy a great way to meet friends, local artists, or bring your family.

The city of Hollywood boasts of international dining so bring your appetite with you!

Click here to view visithollywood.org's streamline video.

For Visitors:

Get your free vacation planner by visiting http://visithollywood.org/contactus.aspx

My friend calls me in the middle of the day asking me if I can take her to the ‘English' store to buy her boyfriend something British. I didn't budge since I was thinking of grabbing a bite to eat so I picked her up and took her to British Marketplace located in Davie, Florida.

The place looked like it was a normal marketplace but then I started asking the owner questions such as, "What makes your marketplace so unique"? David, the owner, takes me to the back of the store and through a kitchenette area where there was another room...

I was amazed to find that British Marketplace had an English Tea Room in the back. David's ecclectic expertise is felt in the cozy, intimate setting. Each table is set with a tier centerpiece that serves scones, devon cream, jam, fruits, assorted cakes, tea biscuits, and sandwiches. The tea pots and tea cups are made of English bone china and you get to use a bell for your party to call for service.

The room is filled with a variety of antique tea pots along each of the walls. There is a sense of English elegance in the ambiance with soft lighting and a feeling that you are in a huge living room with the kitchen just next door with privacy for you and your guests.

Let's Have Tea-English Tea Room is ideal for birthday parties, baby showers, etiquette (mother and daughter) parties, wedding showers, red hats, and meetings. AAA had just booked a high tea party for one of their million-dollar clients for a presentation.

Reservations are welcomed and you may block the room for 3 hours.

Afternoon Tea per person $9.95

High Tea per person $19.95

The History of Tea

The history of tea goes back to China with influences from the Orient. Today, more Americans are opting for tea instead of coffee, however, many herbal teas are becoming very popular. Tea parties include a variety of different themes such as Victorian, British, American, Country, and even Asian.

About the owner:

David Williams is a British Airways retiree in the marketing and sales department after 31 years. David was born in Cardiff, Wales, Britain and brought his family from New York. His wife Paula is from Oklahoma and they have three boys with two being a pair of identical twins. David has been at the British Marketplace in Davie for the past six years and plans to expand his business including the Let's Have Tea: English Tea Room.

Florida Tea Rooms

Address: 6923 Stirling Road, Davie (West Ft. Lauderdale), Florida - Just west of 441 (954) 584-8888

Books, tapes, soccer shirts, kettles, fine china, pataks, walkers, hob nobb, branston, kippers, bacon, pastries, pies, irn bur, pg tips, cadburry's, frys, nestles, bangers.

© 2008 Diana Perez

Real estate woes may be offsetting the negativity around the real estate market slowdown in Florida, but ask a proud property owner and they will tell you that nothing beats its residents with a sense of community, a sense of belonging, hence, they will tell you a different story.

The most emblematic buildings from South Beach to Palm Beach give each building a geometrical silhouette from horizontal lines to curves and undulations with a grade of velocity and movement.

South Florida's society gives you class options when shopping, not to mention the nightlife with some of the most beautiful people to meet and socialize with. You cannot miss the irrefutable lifestyle of South Florida with its world class dining in crème de la crème restaurants.

There are innumerous things to do in the state of Florida, and taking a drive around town (especially if you own a convertible vehicle) to view the beautiful skyline's that each architect build with pride will be one of them.

There is a sense of hope and optimism in South Florida and the future of real estate as we are a privileged generation that is seeing tri-counties grow in front of us.

According to Wikipedia, Miami ranks the third largest skyline in the United States

©2008 Diana Perez