Top Choice Magazine - Vol. 04 No. 03 - Fall 2010

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ERASING DEBT &REBUILDING LIVES

Award winning bankruptcy trusteeDavid Sklar addresses rising

consumer debt

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Message from

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Hello everyone, once again I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my message and this magazine!

I always try to use this message as an inspirational tool to help you stay on your feet because to me inspiration is everything – I am also able to find it everywhere! Unfortunately it is not the same for everyone and sometimes even I need a re-boost.

Here is that time of the year where we look back at ourselves and find out what we did right and what we did wrong. The purpose of this retrospection is to see whether or not we learned from what we have done and from what we have failed to do; to make sure we correct ourselves, and avoid committing similar mistakes in the future.

I am a young entrepreneur and most of my friends are in their late forties and early fifties. The most common question I am asked is, “How have you become so successful at such a young age?” At the beginning I did not know what to say, but now I do. My response is that, “I edu-cated my mind to be self-motivated!”

Thanks to all the successful business owners that I have met and all the books that other experienced people have written, I created a self-motivated program that keeps me ‘rolling’ even on those days when I feel unmotivated. I have learned that you cannot wait for others or wait for the right moment to motivate you, and I believe this is a common flaw amongst business owners.

Inside this magazine, you will find many ‘Top’ business owners that are successful and they all have one thing in common: they associate with other successful people. My mother used to tell me, “My son, hang around with the good ones and you will be just like them, hang around with the bad ones and you will be worse than them.”

This magazine essentially offers you a guide to people that you can trust. It is up to you to choose with whom you hang out!

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12David Sklar (Thank You)David Sklar & Associates

Have you ever wondered what it is like to seriously consider Bankruptcy? Perhaps you know someone who is facing that situation - dealing with collection calls and overwhelming debt. Or perhaps, your thoughts are closer to home.

You are not alone, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB): between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 - 24,804 people in the Greater Toronto Area filed Bankruptcies and Consumer/Division I Proposals.

That is a 9.0% increase over the previ-ous 12 months, and a whopping 43.6% increase over the July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 period.

To understand these alarming numbers and what they mean to real people, we spoke with one of the leading Bankruptcy Trustees in the GTA - David Sklar, C.A. CIRP of David Sklar & Associates and two of his top Estate Administrators: Jason Sklar and Richard Sklar, B.A.

To better understand what the OSB numbers are about, we started by discussing Bankruptcies and Proposals.

Richard summed it up: “When a person is unable to repay their unsecured debts within a reasonable period of time, they have two options under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act - to file for Bankruptcy or to file a Proposal. Most people are familiar with the concept of Bankruptcy, but many are unfamiliar with Proposals. Those who qualify for a Proposal, work with a Trustee to make a legally binding offer to their unse-cured creditors to pay off a portion of their outstanding unsecured debt, over a period of up to 5 years.”

“The advantages of a Proposal”, explained Jason, “are that the person filing is normally able to keep their assets (as long as they make the required payments – such as a mort-gage) and unsecured creditors usually approve of the agreement as they often recover more money than they would in a Bankruptcy. At the successful completion of a Proposal, the individual is released from their unsecured debt – without the stigma of Bankruptcy. “

“Of course, there is a lot more to Bankruptcies and Proposals, and one must speak with a Licensed Trustee before a decision can be made.”, David added. He then went on to stress, “At David Sklar & Associates, we make certain that our clients understand that Bankruptcy is their last resort, and it is only recommended when there are no other viable choices.”

What do the OSB numbers tell us? Are the increases in Bankruptcies and Proposals due to the economy?

The award winning team at David Sklar & Associates Inc.

“While the economy definitely played a major part in the increase,” commented Jason, “we find that it is excessive consumer debt that hurts our clients the most. The people who come to us for help have often spent years in a ‘delicate balancing act’, living beyond their means – and when trouble (such as job loss or health issues) hits – it all comes crashing down. “

“That is why,” explained Richard, “we not only help our clients erase their debt and get a fresh start, we teach them how to live within their means, so they can stand up to future challenges without the burden of debt, and successfully rebuild their lives.”

Once the economy improves, do you foresee a drop in Toronto Bankruptcy and Proposal rates?

“Unfortunately, as part of that economic recovery,” David shared, “interest rates will start to increase. Given the extremely high levels of consumer debt that many Canadians

carry, once the interest rates go up significantly, we are anticipating higher levels of Bankruptcy and Proposals”.

What can people do to avoid Bankruptcy or the need to file a Proposal?

“Although the solution is straight forward,” warned David, ”it canbe difficult to achieve without the rightattitude. For many of our clients – the‘right attitude’ has been forced on themby circumstance. For those who chooseto avoid financial strife on their own,they need to get serious and:

• Stop using credit.• Pay off all credit cards asap.• Pay off all loans asap.• Set up and stick to a budget.• Live within their means.”

“If someone is unable to fix their financial problems with these steps” advised David, “they may need our help. To make taking that first step

easier, at David Sklar & Associates, we offer a free initial consultation.”

There are no easy solutions in getting rid of debt, but after our interview with David, Jason and Richard, we are convinced that in the Greater Toronto Area, there are options and there is help.

For more information visit the David Sklar & Associates Inc. website at www.davidsklar.com

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to seriously consider Bankruptcy? Perhaps you know someone who is facing that situation - dealing with collection calls and overwhelming debt. Or perhaps, your thoughts are closer to home.

You are not alone, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB): between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 - 24,804 people in the Greater Toronto Area filed Bankruptcies and Consumer/Division I Proposals.

That is a 9.0% increase over the previ-ous 12 months, and a whopping 43.6% increase over the July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 period.

To understand these alarming numbers and what they mean to real people, we spoke with one of the leading Bankruptcy Trustees in the GTA - David Sklar, C.A. CIRP of David Sklar & Associates and two of his top Estate Administrators: Jason Sklar and Richard Sklar, B.A.

To better understand what the OSB numbers are about, we started by discussing Bankruptcies and Proposals.

Richard summed it up: “When a person is unable to repay their unsecured debts within a reasonable period of time, they have two options under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act - to file for Bankruptcy or to file a Proposal. Most people are familiar with the concept of Bankruptcy, but many are unfamiliar with Proposals. Those who qualify for a Proposal, work with a Trustee to make a legally binding offer to their unse-cured creditors to pay off a portion of their outstanding unsecured debt, over a period of up to 5 years.”

“The advantages of a Proposal”, explained Jason, “are that the person filing is normally able to keep their assets (as long as they make the required payments – such as a mort-gage) and unsecured creditors usually approve of the agreement as they often recover more money than they would in a Bankruptcy. At the successful completion of a Proposal, the individual is released from their unsecured debt – without the stigma of Bankruptcy. “

“Of course, there is a lot more to Bankruptcies and Proposals, and one must speak with a Licensed Trustee before a decision can be made.”, David added. He then went on to stress, “At David Sklar & Associates, we make certain that our clients understand that Bankruptcy is their last resort, and it is only recommended when there are no other viable choices.”

What do the OSB numbers tell us? Are the increases in Bankruptcies and Proposals due to the economy?

The award winning team at David Sklar & Associates Inc.

“While the economy definitely played a major part in the increase,” commented Jason, “we find that it is excessive consumer debt that hurts our clients the most. The people who come to us for help have often spent years in a ‘delicate balancing act’, living beyond their means – and when trouble (such as job loss or health issues) hits – it all comes crashing down. “

“That is why,” explained Richard, “we not only help our clients erase their debt and get a fresh start, we teach them how to live within their means, so they can stand up to future challenges without the burden of debt, and successfully rebuild their lives.”

Once the economy improves, do you foresee a drop in Toronto Bankruptcy and Proposal rates?

“Unfortunately, as part of that economic recovery,” David shared, “interest rates will start to increase. Given the extremely high levels of consumer debt that many Canadians

carry, once the interest rates go up significantly, we are anticipating higher levels of Bankruptcy and Proposals”.

What can people do to avoid Bankruptcy or the need to file a Proposal?

“Although the solution is straight forward,” warned David, ”it canbe difficult to achieve without the rightattitude. For many of our clients – the‘right attitude’ has been forced on themby circumstance. For those who chooseto avoid financial strife on their own,they need to get serious and:

• Stop using credit.• Pay off all credit cards asap.• Pay off all loans asap.• Set up and stick to a budget.• Live within their means.”

“If someone is unable to fix their financial problems with these steps” advised David, “they may need our help. To make taking that first step

easier, at David Sklar & Associates, we offer a free initial consultation.”

There are no easy solutions in getting rid of debt, but after our interview with David, Jason and Richard, we are convinced that in the Greater Toronto Area, there are options and there is help.

For more information visit the David Sklar & Associates Inc. website at www.davidsklar.com

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The Black Eyed Peas are renowned for their spectacular live performances and To-ronto was no exception. The group performed two sold out shows at the Air Canada Centre and we were able to catch up with them while they enjoyed some much deserved rest and relaxation at Luxy Entertainment Complex, Toronto’s new destination for high-profile ce-lebrity after parties.

Things were tense in Luxy as guests antic-ipated their arrival and as the limo pulls in the crowd exploded with excitement; it stayed that way the entire night! Security was pretty tight, even for the media, but we were able to present the award to the group. The award was re-

ceived by front man and co-founder Will.i.am, who had this to say “Wow this is great, all I can say is that we love our Canadian fans and we thank them for their support.”

It is nights like these that are true exam-ples of what the Black Eyed Peas are made of, they go from performing at the ACC to cel-ebrating at Luxy to receiving the Top Choice Award and will pack up and do it all again to-morrow in another city! That takes dedication and passion, which also happen to be merits for receiving the Top Choice Award.

We knew it was going to be a good night...and that’s exactly what it was!

Will.i.am : “...all I can say is

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When we first met Mr. Robert Lotocki and his team we instantly felt how deeply devoted they are to their craft. Their energy was flowing ev-erywhere, from the doors to the walls we could feel the perfectionism, and the details of their art made us realize that we were in a very special office.

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joying a glimpse into the mind of the founder himslef, Mr. Robert Lotocki, who adds his personal touch to all projects. As we continued the tour I was amazed about how clean and or-ganized the work areas were. “It looks like the place is brand new” I told Robert “It must be this way, we are

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all about perfection” he replied with a confident smile.

It comes from their ancestors. A long tradition of pride in their craft that is reflected in every piece of art they build today.

As Mr. Lotocki guides us to the very back of his shop, he looks at us and says, “Get ready, because now you will meet a very unique individual, Nicola.” As he finished his statement, the door swung open and there was Nicola. A man with a BIG smile sur-rounded with many hand tools. My eyes could not believe it when I saw a picture with so many details being carved by hand as he was in the pro-cess of turning it into a real peace of art. To this day, I still wonder how a human being can simply take a look at one image, or construct an image from a thought, and transform that into a tangible piece which will even-tually be a part of a home or office and change the way people feel when they visit. Unbelievable!

This experience has really changed the way we feel about the results of our surveys, we now know first hand that Robert Design Group truly deserves their second consecu-tive Top Choice Award. Robert De-sign Group is the proven leader in their field, trusted and recommended whenever you, or someone you know, need kitchen cabinets, bathroom van-ities, solid wood furniture, entertain-ment units, entire room makeovers, interior design and even custom-built homes. •

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Customized Financial Solutions

Proud to accept a Top Choice Award for being

the best financial security advisor within Toronto’s Portuguese community for the third year in a row Pedro Maia, founder of Maia & Associates Inc has expanded his business and the services that he brings to his clients. Maia is all about customer service. He believes each client is unique and each situation is different. He believes that each client deserves a

financial plan customized to meet his individual needs and requirements. He believes that “Knowledge is Power” and knowledgeable clients make better decisions. Joining him to make this happen is Sean Beneteau, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with many years spent in management positions in the financial and insurance industry. Margot Bourque an Elder Planning Counselor and debt management expert

with nine years experience in the insurance industry and with over twenty-five years experience in the financial services industry. Together with Barry Stewart, an associated financial security advisor and member of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, associated advisors Seanna Magee and Carlos Almeida and marketing associates Jennifer Fernandes and Emily Cassidy they bring a wealth of knowledge and

experience to Maia’s clients. In March of 2009 the team moved to their new premises at 255 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 512, North York Ontario.

Maia invites anyone interested in improving their financial situation or someone who just wants a no obligation, second opinion to give him or his associates a call at 416-916-7400.

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potential problems and achieve their dreams.

His firm provides full finan-cial services including insurance, financial and estate planning and conservation, mortgages and loans. Well connected both inside and outside the Portuguese com-munity, Maia helps his clients find many other services too.

In regards to insurance, he says, “The biggest misconcep-tion people have about insurance is that it’s expensive. It’s not. It’s expensive not to have it if some-thing happens.”

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12Top Choice Magazine Launch Party

In May, 2010 Top Choice Magazine launched its ‘Spring 2010’ is-sue at ‘Luxy Entertainment Complex’. Murtz Jaffer was there to celebrate before off heading to L.A. to shoot the fourth season of

his show ‘Reality Obsessed’. At these events people often ask, “Why does your company invest

so much time and effort to hold a free event every three months?” Our response is that since we love our busi-

ness and care deeply for our customers, we have learned that the best way to keep grow-ing is to relate directly with our customers by offering them a one-on-one experience. While we recognize that a phone call or an e-mail will keep us in touch, an event held every three months solidifies our relationship and affords them with a real and immediate opportunity to network. In addition, we strongly believe that a face to face inter-action will always beat any newspaper, TV or radio ad.

This event was no ex-ception – we witnessed numerous business cards being exchanged and smiles were every-where, especial ly after a couple of glasses of wine!

We k icked the night off by welcoming Murtz Jaffer in a black SUV from ‘Erin Mills Limou-sine’ along with his gorgeous guests - and as one may say ‘the ice was broken’. Everyone could an-ticipate that fun times were ahead. The photographers went wild on the sushi table and with all the attractions that you may no-tice on the photographs surrounding this article!

The Editors, Monica and David, went on stage to introduce the person on the cover, since some may have wondered just who was Murtz Jaffer. Soon after Murtz’s speech everyone realized that he was serious about being ‘not serious’, and we learned that he Another remarkable

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Every moment of every day, and even in their nightmares, they are confronted

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Your child is going to die, And there’s nothing you can do to stop it.

Sadly, that is the reality faced by so many families in the third world.

Every moment of every day, and even in their nightmares, they are confronted with that horrible reality. Imagine their anger, apathy and frustration at not being able to change that tragic circumstance.

The Herbie Fund and its partnership with Toronto’s Hospi-tal for Sick Children aims to prevent these needless tragedies

The Herbie story began in Brooklyn, New York in 1979 when an eight month old baby named Herbie Quinones was on the verge of dying. He was born with a defect which meant that he could not swallow without experiencing what medical authorities called “dying episodes.” It was a situation similar to drowning. His distraught family sought help from the local hospital but was informed that without hundreds of thousands of dollars (which they did not possess) his fate was sealed.

As fate would have it, Dale Brazao, a reporter with the Toronto Star, was in New York at the time and heard the story from a nurse. Dale approached Paul Godfrey, the then Chairman of Metro Toronto. Brazao suggested that perhaps


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Mr. Godfrey do something. He did. Paul and Gina Godfrey asked for public donations. School kids were giving up their lunch money...people were walking from place to place rather than taking cabs or the TTC...and the money required to save Herbie’s life was collected.

Only one problem stood in the way of Herbie’s life. Who would do the highly complicated and very risky surgery? At the time, there were perhaps two doctors in the world with the skills to do it. One of them was Dr. Robert Filler at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. He stepped forward and asked that Herbie be brought to him, and he would do the surgery without charging a penny.

Bob Filler saved Herbie’s life. Herbie is now a healthy 31 year old New Yorker. Since then, over 625 children from almost 100 countries have had life-saving and life altering surgeries at Sickkids through the kindness of ordinary people like you and me.

The Herbie Fund receives no government support. Every penny raised comes from public donations. And every penny goes directly towards saving the lives of children. There is no overhead; Herbie Fund people are all volunteers.

I have been documenting the success stories of the Herbie fund for several years now. The project has been remarkable. The continuing generosity of Torontonians and the amazing skills of the world’s best pediatric surgeons at Sickkids are a powerful life-saving combination.

In 2006, cameraman Steve Boorne and I travelled to Kosovo to meet two children and their families. Both children suffered from life threatening heart conditions. Eldon was seven years old and lived on the outskirts of Pristina. To look at him, you’d think to yourself (as i did), what’s wrong with this kid? He looked fine. He wasn’t. He didn’t have the energy to play with other kids, required expensive medication, and slept a great deal.

Jasmina lived in a small village on the Kosovo & Albanian border. She was ten and without surgery, she wouldn’t live another two years. Her quality of life was bad and in a constant downward spiral.

It is important to understand the damage these life threat-ening conditions do to the family unit. Mom and Dad are per-petually preoccupied. The child’s siblings get very little atten-tion.resentment sets in. The strain on the family’s very limited finances means that all family members must go without. The parents are under tremendous stress and wonder what will hap-pen to their dying child.

We met the kids and their families And tried to convey that the best surgeons in the world would do their utmost for them. We also tried to tell them (through a translator) what

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it would be like to go for a plane ride to a country like Canada. These people had never been outside their villages, let alone on a plane. The families look at you with mistrust and disbelief that their medical nightmare will soon be over.

As long as I live, I will never forget Jasmina’s father’s speech to us. He’s the local Imam in a tiny village and said to us, as tears rolled down his face... “You don’t know me or my Daugh-ter, yet you wonderful people from Canada have given money to save her life. Thank you people of Toronto... I will never forget your kindness.”

The families arrived in Toronto about a month later. They, along with their translator, stayed with a host family; a lovely and generous family that opened their home and their hearts to the culture shocked folks from Kosovo.

Then came the highly emotional situation in the surgery waiting area. Both Moms had to kiss their kids goodbye and pray the respective surgeries went well. Post surgery, the doc-tors informed the parents of the procedures success. There were many tears and still a bit of disbelief.

Steve and I brought toys for the kids about a week after their operations. They were both doing extremely well. A couple of weeks later we saw them at a celebratory dinner. What an incredible difference! Not only were the kids bouncing around like pinballs, but their mothers, who had nothing to feel happy about for several years, could not stop smiling or saying thank you. Steve and I have experienced this same situation over and over again. 2006... we brought three kids back from the Philippines: Xander, Marianne, and a four year old we bonded with right away, John Phillips Salvador. This poor little guy had severe facial deformities, and because of that, he was also non-verbal. The only person who ever interacted with him was his mother. Neither of his two siblings, nor any of the other kids in his neighbourhood, would go near them. They called him a ghost. Steve and I brought him picture books and toys; he was our buddy. I still think about him and what his life would be like. All three kids had successful surgeries.

Steve and I, along with Kamla Sharma, International Patient Director for SickKids, and Helene Korn of the Herbie

Fund, have made trips to Botswana, Trinidad, Cambodia, Ma-laysia and other countries. Still, the story is the same.

Through your generosity, we are able to deliver the news that so many desperate families have been praying for: life-saving surgeries for their children and an end to the nightmares that have been threatening to destroy their families. On behalf of the Herbie Fund and these families, a very sincere thank you. Because of you, our work will continue.

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Top Choice AwardCongratulations, you have won the Top Choice Award! You have attended the gala or had a presentation in your office. You have been featured in the magazine, seen on the TV, posted on the internet, released to the newspapers, heard on the radio and been recognized by your peers. Now you can sit back, relax, and wait for next year’s results...WRONG! It’s not enough to just win the award and go back to your regular business routine, you need to use the Top Choice Award for the reason it was created: to increase your business!

Your websiteIt’s your 24 hour business information centre, do your website visitors know you have won the Top Choice Award?

Your vehiclesYou already know that vehicles are a great way to increase the visibility of your com-pany around the city, but do your vehicles have the Top Choice Award logo on them?

Your storefront or officeIt is your job to let your clients know that you are the best! Make sure they know that they are making the right choice by choosing your products or services. Are your stickers on the door or window? Are your pop-up displays in the reception area, waiting area or point of sale areas? Is your trophy (or trophies for all the multi-award winners) on display where everyone can notice?

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Posing with your award is almost as important as winning it! You gotta’ work it!Crazy, adventurous, playful; the more memorable the pose, the better.

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The “One-hander”By Danny Fernandes

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Posing with your award is almost as important as winning it! You gotta’ work it!Crazy, adventurous, playful; the more memorable the pose, the better.

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We are a custom kitchen and design company located in Toronto, Ontar-io that has an enduring reputation for outstanding service and integrity. At Belmonte Kitchens we promise to blend form and function in a custom design that reBects your style and budget, to provide quality custom kitchens and custom products at competitive prices, and to generate a sense of fun and creativity while working together on your project.

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Prestige Duct Cleaning is a local, family business owned by Ted and Nancy Helps. Together with our many long term, dedicated employees we work hard to deliver the highest quality service to our thousands of loyal clients.

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After winning numerous Readers’ Choice and Peoples’ Choice Awards, we are extremely proud and congratulate our entire staff for expressing a genuine attitude of care and concern for our clients and for now being selected as the winner of our first Top Choice Award for Duct Cleaning in the GTA.

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A very humble Adam continues, “My business philosophy remains the same as my parents taught me, but with a twist of today’s technologies!”

At the end of September, 2010, ‘Big Al’s’ Aquarium brand-new online shopping website will be launched and it will be ready to change the world of those looking, not only for ex-otic fish, but also for pets. Yes, you read it right. ‘Pets’ is the newest and most exciting selling point for ‘Big Al’s.’

With his talent, passion, and intelligence we feel that Adam will be able to continue the legacy and, of course, be-come a successful businessman, just like his father.

Special Note: If you enjoyed the environment surrounding the fifth Multicultural Top Choice Awards Gala, you can thank ‘Big Al’s.’ They were responsible for most of the props that made us all feel as if we were in the ‘Ocean.’

In business for over thirty years, ‘Big Al’s Aquarium Ser-vices Ltd.’ has grown from a small home-based business to a chain of twenty stores across US and Canada.‘Big Al’s’ is Canada’s leading aquarium retail chain. In

1999, ‘Big Al’s’ recognized that the e-commerce division had a vast buying power and that a huge inventory, over five-thousand products, could be offered to their customers, not only at great savings and great selections, but also the con-venience of round-the-clock shopping, 24/7 via Internet at www.BigAlsonline.ca

‘The Aquatic Mail Order Specialist’ is an idea reinvented by twenty-four-year-old Adam, which gave a new life to the company. He had privilege of observing since he was a child, and witnessed most of the steps his parents took to improve the company. “Everything started in a small basement,” re-calls Adam during our interview.

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The Future Golf Stars Academy (FGS) kicked off its annual mixed golf tourna-ment without a hitch this past weekend

at Rattlesnake Golf & Country Club. Both junior boys and girls fought hard and played their best throughout the day, but the winner of the over-all FGS tournament was Kulbir Gill. He played exceptionally well by pushing himself, maintain-

ing focus and adhering to the standard behavioral expectations of golf.

Founder of Future Golf Stars, Avtar Brar, has worked very hard to instill personal skills such as hon-esty, integrity, courtesy, and re-spect in all of his Future Golf Star members and regular tournament participants. He works along side parents, who he also encouraged to become officials on the day of the tournament, to guide the FGS juniors in hopes to develop re-sponsible adults and future com-munity leaders.

Why is golf a great game for junior to learn?

1. A sense of community: The Future Golf Stars Academy teaches juniors good judgment

and encourages the highest level of sportsmanship. It also creates an environment where juniors are able to develop long lasting re-lationships with other FGS members. Playing in a foursome, and learning at the range provides an excellent opportunity for juniors to interact with each other by telling jokes or stories. This Academy

creates an atmosphere of fun and excitement and in turn a positive attitude towards the game of golf.

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games. FGS encourages this form of bonding by ensuring that parents are aware of their children’s progress in the academy and getting them involved in tournaments. FGS also encourages stu-dents to take their parents to a golf range to practice and teach/show their parents what they have learned.

3. Regular Exercise:A great benefit of playing golf is the physical component of

the game. Young golfers are encouraged to walk the golf course and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of it. Not only are these golf-ers walking, they are also swinging the golf club and carrying their golf bags from hole to hole. Making this form of exercise relaxing yet enjoyable.

To enroll your junior golfer in the academy you can contact Avtar Brar at 416-710-7309. Thanks to all the volunteers and par-ticipants for supporting the FGS tournament for 2010. We hope to see our current golf stars as well as new participants for the 2011 golf season.

David Costa’s devotion to advance the community’s best interests in court has made him a repeat winner as our fa-vourite lawyer.

His humble father Avelino, from mainland Portugal, in-stilled a strong work ethic. David’s mother Armelina, from the Azorean island of Teixeira, introduced social awareness and practical sensibility.

With degrees in music and education from the University of Toronto, and further accolades from the Royal Conser-

vatory of Music, David’s diverse background groomed him to teach World Issues and both American and Canadian history.

This led to his interest in law, resulting with David acquiring law degrees from BOTH countries!

David has developed a full-service law practice in the heart of our Portuguese community, on Toronto’s main Bloor Street West artery. His team of skilled and experienced lawyers and staff address all legal areas ranging from corporate and immigration to estates, per-sonal injury and family.

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Fluss Partners LLP, Chartered Ac-

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are part of the FLUSS GROUP of

companies which also includes

FSI Consulting Group Inc. and

Strategic Forensic Solutions Inc.

Fluss Partners LLP, Chartered Accountants and Business Advi-sors is a full professional services

group that deals with small to mid-

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merce for the Business Achieve-

ment Award for professional ser-

vices. In 2009 the firm won the

auspicious Top Choice award by

being voted the top Chartered Ac-

countants of the year by the Jewish

Community in the Greater Toronto

Area. (GTA). As well, Fluss Part-

ners won the celebrated 2010 Top

Choice Award being voted the Top

Chartered Accountants of the year

in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Of note, Fluss Partners was instru-

mental in bringing the Business Advantage Group Inc. to the Small

Mid-sized Enterprise Community,

whereby it assembled a compel-

ling mix of talents offering a “One-

Stop” Solution” for small and mid-

sized businesses to stabilize and

grow their operations to the next

level, providing progressive, cre-

ative and practical alternatives and

solutions for issues faced by busi-

ness owners. Business Advantage

Group shares its wealth of knowl-

edge and talents through semi-

nars and conferences at a fraction

of the price of in-house executive

specialists or outside consultants.

Professionals within our organiza-

tion have spearheaded and chaired

various mastermind groups and

lectured on many topics over the

years. David serves on several

boards of Charitable Organiza-

tions in his capacity as strategic

advisor for organizational devel-

opment and spearheaded cre-

ative fundraising strategies. •

WHAT oUr ClIENTS HAvE SAId:

“Their expertise is invaluable”

”The Fluss Group’s business knowledge, acumen, insights and keen instincts are amazing.”

“Their finance, tax and monetary expertise are second to none.”

“Fluss Group is really your ‘partner’ throughout the resolution of challenges in a practical, resourceful and solutions oriented manner”

“No wonder they are ‘the top choice’”

Two-time recipient of the Top Choice Award

Sanjay Arora & David Fluss

7626 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ontario,Canada l4J 1v9905-889-5420 • www.FlussGroup.com

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WARM, INVITING & PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTTwo offices for your convenience with an ambiance of the utmost quality.

Our offices have been ergonomically designed to provide the ultimate comfort.

Our distinctive surroundings are personalized with artwork and accessories to reflect our personal styles.

Clinical rooms are designed to facilitate our practice philosophy of treatment planning.

Multi-media presentation tools are utilized to fully inform the patients of the latest in treatment options.

We host an in-house laboratory at our downtown office that provides the highest level of

workmanship, while allowing for a quicker turn around time.

Call us today to book a consultation

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Max A. Mirhosseini DD, DT (Dip), H.I.P.Denturist and Hearing Instrument Practitioner

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Immediate Dentures

Dentures on Implants

Repairs and Relines (usually same day)

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We accept: WSIB, ODSP, OW, VAT and Insurance

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CANADIAN & US IMMIGRATION SERVICESImmigration and Visa Services

What can we do for you?Our role as your immigration lawyer and your representative.

As your immigration lawyers, Niren and Associates has made it our primary goal to assist you in persuading the authorities to grant you a Visa. Our job is to help open to the door so that you, your relative, friend or employee can live, work or study in Canada or live, work or study in the USA.

We know that these days, the government has created complicated barriers to entry. Immigration rules and regulations are becoming more and more complex. In order to qualify to relocate to Canada or the US, you must present your case properly to an immigration officer who has to authority to grant or deny your admission.

At Niren and Associates we specialize in preparing applications for Canada and US permanent residence, work permits, study permits and visitation. The applications we prepare for you involve more than just completing forms and collecting supporting documents. Our applications are designed to persuade and to convince immigration officers to grant you the visa and to say “Yes” to your application for admission.

Michael NirenImmigration Lawyer, Niren and Associates

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TORONTO OFFICENiren & Associates,An Immigration Law FirmThe Yonge Eglinton Centre20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 2202Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4R 1K8Phone 1-416-410-7484Fax 1-416-222-3757

HAMILTON OFFICENiren & Associates,An Immigration Law Firm25 Main Street West, Suite 1210Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 1H1Phone 1-905-662-6000

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www.ibx.ca 120 Woodstream Blvd, Woodbridge416-252-5959 • 1-800-962-7814

IBX Services is ranked as one of the best residential, commercial and industrial cleaning and disaster restoration companies

in the GTA and the surrounding areas for 2010.We answer your call and most importantly

your need in an emergency situation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In today’s society, damages from unexpected accidents and mother nature are an unfortunate part of the harsh reality. In difficult times, we are the right solution to your adversity.

We understand these losses come unplanned and usually at the wrong time. That is the reason why we are prepared to deal with them right away to mitigate their size and restore your property & contents to their previous conditions in a virtually record

BX Services is ranked as one of the best residential, commercial and industrial cleaning and disaster restoration companies

in the GTA and the surrounding areas for 2010.We answer your call and most importantly

your need in an emergency situation 24 hours a

the wrong time. That is the reason why we are prepared to deal with them right away to mitigate their size and restore your property & contents to their previous conditions in a virtually record

braking time.Experience, equipment, training and dedication to

our customers have driven us to the Top.We believe our honesty and commitment to our

customers are the secrets of our success. This has made us the preferred choice for property owners,

managers, insurance companies and independent adjusters.

Knowing IBX is on top of your project, gives you a much needed peace of mind in these very complicated times.

Our experience, research and innovation combined with state of the art technology and training in every

field of the industry, sets us apart from competition. It is this level of professionalism that allows us to guarantee that all our services meet or exceed the highest standards of quality that you expect to be delivered.

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Top EnvironTmEnTal rEsToraTion Company • 2007-2010“We are honoured to accept the Top Choice Award™ for the fourth consecutive year.”

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Authentic Portuguese cuisine from an authentic Portuguese family, that’s why diners choose Bairrada Churrasqueira.

Upon entering Bairrada Churrasqueira one finds an ambiance of casual family dining where authentic Portuguese cuisine can be savored in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The food is anything but casual! Bairrada has an adventurous menu that presents Portuguese classics with a flavourful flare that will leav-er your appetite satisfied and make you come back for more! In the summer months, the true feeling of Portugal’s culture can be experienced on the spacious outdoor patios, where you can savor delicious specialties right off the charcoal grill. You can choose the perfect companion for your meal from Bairrada’s fine selection of full-bodied Portuguese wines and cocktails and be sure to leave room for one of the tantilizing desserts or mouth watering Port wines!

Family values are a strong part of Portuguese culture and at Bairrada it is no different. Bairrada is the top choice of families for Portuguese take-out in the GTA, so when you can’t get the family to Bairrada you can bring Bairrada to your family.

Bairrada is a family owned and operated restaurant that was established in 1989 by Senhor Carlos Pires. Over the past 20 years, Carlos has developed the Bairrada Churrasquera lega-cy, working closely with his sons who will proudly continue its success and growth. Bairrada now has 3 locations in the GTA which have strengthened the upward momentum of the restau-rant and have people of all backgrounds raising an eyebrow with genuine interest towards Portuguese cuisine and culture.

When dining at Bairrada Churrasqueira, a delicious meal and a great time is guaranteed.

A Legacy ofExcellence

1000 College StToronto

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5-time recipient of the Top Choice Award

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Rui Gomes Butcher ShopTalhoRuiGomes.com

Portugal’s BestFor over 17 years, Rui Gomes has been bringing the finest Portuguese meats and products to the Greater Toronto Area. When you crave fresh authentic cuts of meat that taste as good as

they look, drop by and our friendly staff will take care of you.

Rui Gomes

Rui Gomes was born and raised in Portugal’s Capital City Lisbon, in 1987 he immigrated to Canada. In 1993, 6 years after working as a butcher in Toronto, he opened his own butcher shop. Today, Rui Gomes has been in the meat and supermarket business for over 17 years. His two stores bring the best quality meats and Portuguese products to the Greater Toronto Area.

2 Locations to serve you:

874 Bloor St W • (416) 535-28861300 St Clair Ave W • (416) 656-3590

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ABCO Group has g rown to become the LARGEST new and used o f f i ce fu r n i tu re showroom in Onta r io . We ca te r to c l i en ts o f any s i ze f rom an ind iv idua l home o f f i ce to the la rges t o f corpora t ions . ABCO Group i s an o f f i ce fu r n i tu re WAREHOUSE OUTLET in Toronto & Miss issauga o f fe r ing fan tas t ic p r ic ing to any budget , and we w i l l no t be underso ld by any compet i to rs everyday p r ices .

Our dedication to customer service has earned us many accolades, including 4 consecutive Top Choice Awards

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Effective October 1, 2003 legislation was proclaimed in Ontario dramatically changing the insurance act and making the path to be fairly compensated more difficult than ever. At my office we work as a team to maximize the money you are awarded.

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Trish Stratus Voted Top BusinesswomanUnstoppable Trish Stratus wins again...this time the title of TopBusiness Woman 2010.Press Release

Trish Stratus has done it again! By winning the trust and loyalty of other business women and the general public; they have voted her Top Choice for Business Woman of the year in the GTA!

“I was not surprised, when the survey results revealed that Trish Stratus was a nominee for Top Business Woman of the year, because “ as a snow ball rolls on snow and gets bigger”, Trish Stratus rolls, on experience and gets better. She is the perfect example that women can do anything they put in their mind” say’s Monica Couto President of Top Choice Awards Inc.

Trish Stratus is arguably the most successful woman to ever step into the world of sports entertainment, and she has been just as successful since she stepped out in 2006. After conquering the world of WWE, Stratus has managed to take her passions and her dedi-cation to health and fitness and transformed her name into a recognized brand. She officially launched Stratusphere with the opening of her yoga studio - Canada’s largest, and with the creation of a travel-adventure TV show that she produced which currently airs nationally. Most recently Stratus has developed a line of yoga and fitness products that will be available at retailers across Canada in 2011.

“I feel very blessed to be able to do for a living something that I am passionate about. To me, my business is a reflection of who I am so to be recognized is a very special personal achievement that hopefully shows other women you can do what you love – and be successful at it!” said multimedia entrepreneur Trish Stratus.

Top Choice Awards would like to Congratulate Trish Stratus for allowing hard work and determination to shine through, as she receives the Top Choice Award for Top Business Woman of 2010.

ABOUT TRISH STRATUS Trish Stratus became an international television and magazine ce-

lebrity through her fitness modeling career - to date she has graced the cover of over 75 magazines, including the Winter 2010 issue of Top Choice Magazine. She is best known for her achievements with WWE, winning the Women’s Championship an unprecedented 7-times. Stratus has dedicated her life to and has been considered an authority on health and fitness for the last decade. All her ongoing endeavours reflect her brand Stratusphere’s core philosophy of achieving wellness through bal-anced living. Stratus makes her feature film debut Fall 2010. For more information visit www.trishstratus.com

“She is the perfect example that women can

do anything they put in their mind”

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ILAC won the Top Choice Award for the 4th year in a row,because of our high quality standards in educationand giving our students the best experience ever.

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