Volver FLORIDA By Karina Guzmán Christmas with Feng Shui, a practical guide for this holiday season How to create a home that exudes calm, beauty, and good energy There's something magical about Christmas that goes beyond lights and decorations. It's that time when the house becomes a refuge, a meeting place, a stage for new and old memories. And when the house takes center stage, it's worth asking ourselves: how can we make it feel lighter, more harmonious, more like our own? How can we make it more special for us and our guests during such important holidays? The first thing I always recommend, and which Feng Shui supports as one of its core principles, is to start with order. Not rigid, perfect order, but rather the kind that allows you to free up space and let energy flow freely. Sometimes simply clearing a table, putting away out-of-season items, or moving a piece of furniture a few inches is enough to make the space feel more open and the atmosphere more balanced. And of course, the Christmas tree deserves its own chapter. Beyond its decorative aspect, the tree is a powerful energy activator. It doesn't matter if it's big, small, real, or artificial: what matters is where you place it. If you put it in an area where energy flows, you feel it as something positive. The house lights up in a different way. The East, Southeast, and South areas are usually the most favorable: one promotes health and family, another prosperity, and the last recognition and personal brilliance. But beyond maps and directions, also trust your intuition: if a corner feels good, it probably is. Christmas colors also contribute to the fluidity and warm, festive atmosphere we seek at this time of year. Greens and wood tones bring calm and growth; reds and golds raise energy and symbolize celebration and protection; whites and metallics soften, organize, and brighten. You don't need to change all the decorations: sometimes a couple of cushions, a throw blanket, or some candles are enough to transform the atmosphere. The important thing is that the color palette feels coherent with you, with the overall style of your home, and with what you want to attract during the holidays and also for the coming year, 2026. And speaking of atmospheres, aromas and light are like the emotional backdrop of a home. Citrus scents lift the spirits, cinnamon and cloves inspire warmth, and pine and eucalyptus purify. Warm light invites you to linger, to converse, to unwind. Even unlit candles can transform the feeling of a space. All of this contributes to that feeling of home that we all crave at Christmas. Something we sometimes forget is the importance of the home's entrance. In Feng Shui, the entrance is the mouth of Chi, the place where energy enters. Keeping it clear, well-lit, and welcoming makes a huge difference. A simple decoration, a natural wreath, a clean doormat, or a touch of red can transform the welcome you give your guests, opening the door to the energy and prosperity you attract for yourself and the inhabitants of that home. And in the end, beyond techniques and principles, what truly matters is intention. Decorating with Feng Shui isn't just about applying energy maps and following rules; it's also a tool that helps us connect with our spaces. For example, ask yourself what you need during the holidays: more calm? more togetherness? more clarity? more prosperity? And then allow your home to support those desires, guided by your intuition and the Feng Shui and decorating principles I've shared with you throughout the year. Christmas is a bridge between our experiences in the year that's ending and what we dream of and long for in the new year that's beginning. When you decorate with intention, you're helping to create spaces that will invite reflection, joy, and gratitude during the holidays. This way, we'll be more connected to those dreams for the future, and our home, guided by Feng Shui, will accompany us with a promise of well-being and prosperity for everyone. May your home be the perfect reflection of all your dreams and aspirations fulfilled in 2026! Karina Guzmán Journalist and Feng Shui Consultant applied to Interior Design

Volver IN OUR OWN BACKYARD By En USA news EVENTS: Holiday Parade in Fort Lauderdale (Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade) Annual event in Fort Lauderdale held on December 13, 2025, known for its parade of decorated boats along a 12-mile route. The parade travels along the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway, starting in downtown Fort Lauderdale and ending near Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. Saturday, December 13, 2025. 6:00 pm. ----- New Year's Eve Celebrations in and around Fort Lauderdale. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 4:30 pm - 11:59 pm Esplanade Park 400 SW Second St, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312 ----- Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars. Timeless. Majestic. Unforgettable. Step into the world of Swan Lake: a story of love, magic, and triumph, brought to life by the powerful choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, with Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Tuesday, December 30, 2025. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Suburb 1, FL33025. ----- Santa's Enchanted Motor Fest: For the Kids Community Giveaway / Car Show. Merry Christmas to all! Free toys, food, Santa photos, and games as local teams come together to contribute to our community Christmas gathering. Sunday, December 21, 2025 3pm to 8pm Pine Island Park 320 South Pine Island Road Plantation, FL 33324 ------ Christmas Pop-up shop. Our Christmas pop-up shop on December 20, 2025 will feature a variety of seasonal items, handmade products, and last-minute holiday gifts. Saturday, December 20, 2025. 9 am to 5 pm 10534 Wiles Road Coral Springs, FL 33076. Halloween Party at the Law Firm's Office Reinfeld, Cabrera, Tison In a family atmosphere, the law firm Reinfeld-Cabrera-Tison celebrated its traditional Halloween Party with fun for children, including face painting, refreshments, food, music, and games in a very family-friendly environment. This is the third year that the law firm has held its Halloween celebration for its clients, business neighbors and the community. There was also a silent auction of several decorative baskets offered by the Hispanic Business Network group, whose meetings are held on Fridays at 8:00 am in the firm's conference room, led by attorney Michael Cabrera. NORTH BROWARD COUNTY CALENDARS: LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS TRI-RAIL SETS NEW ANNUAL RIDE RECORD Despite its recent ridership success, Tri-Rail faces future funding challenges as Florida's recent state budget included cuts to the system's funding. Current financial projections indicate that, without additional support, Tri-Rail will only have operating funds until July 2027. The South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA) announced today that Tri-Rail has reached a new all-time fiscal year ridership record, with 4,578,680 trips between July 2024 and June 2025. This milestone surpasses the system's previous record of 4,465,750 trips, set in fiscal year 2019. “We are extremely proud of this ridership milestone,” said David Dech, SFRTA Executive Director. “This demonstrates the essential role Tri-Rail plays in meeting the transportation needs of our growing region.” Tri-Rail is also leading the nation's ridership recovery among commuter rail systems. According to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which analyzed 31 commuter rail systems nationwide, Tri-Rail ranked fourth overall and is one of the few to have fully recovered to pre-pandemic ridership. Tri-Rail regained its record of 15,000 weekday and 7,000 weekend rides in February 2024 and has continued its growth since, surpassing its previous record to set a new all-time high. Often described by transportation officials as the equivalent of a single lane on I-95, Tri-Rail has become a mainstay of mobility in South Florida, helping to alleviate congestion, connect communities, and drive regional economic growth. The system serves as the region's multimodal backbone, connecting passengers to a network of transit systems across three counties and dozens of municipalities, helping to solidify South Florida's transportation infrastructure. Despite its recent ridership success, Tri-Rail faces future funding challenges as Florida’s recent state budget included cuts to system funding. SFRTA’s Board of Directors and executive team are actively collaborating with the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Transportation, and county leaders in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties to secure a long-term, sustainable funding solution. Current financial projections indicate that without additional support, Tri-Rail will only have sufficient funding to operate through July 2027.

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As long as there is curiosity, need for contact and community Share Nothing will replace libraries nor will they be obsolete Our people in Broward are passionate about their library system because we give them what they need and want Our newspaper interviewed the director of the Broward Public Library System, Allison Grubbs, to learn more about this institution and review all the programs and services they offer in the community through all their branches. In the United States, unlike other countries, there has always been strong public support for public libraries, especially here in Broward. Why is this, and is there any concern that it may one day subside? The love for libraries will never fade, at least as long as there is curiosity, the need for contact and community, the desire to excel or the desire to explore and understand the world. Libraries are the only institution that responds to all human needs, so they will never become obsolete. The people of Broward are passionate about their library system. I attribute much of that to a wonderful staff that adapts to the public. We provide what people need and want, and it's all free. In the past, the Broward County Library System has received accolades as the best in the country. Can you explain the elements that help your well-regarded national reputation? This institution was named the 2015 and 2020 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association and has earned many other top honors. We build our reputation on service, excellence and innovation. We are leaders in bringing technology to libraries and to people. To give you just one example, one part of our award-winning Welcome Home program for non-English speakers used cloud-based voice-activated technology for multilingual translation. Is there a plan to return to pre-pandemic days and hours of library operation or can we expect “temporary” hours to continue for some time into the future? Starting April 24, the Broward County Library increased hours at 17 locations to expand our weekend service. Four more libraries will be open on Sundays and about 13 branches will be open on Saturdays, for a total of 25 libraries that now offer Saturday hours. The increase in weekend hours is a response to requests from the public. We want people to use their neighborhood libraries with maximum ease and enjoyment. Can you provide a step-by-step tutorial that explains the process of how interested people can access all the various materials and services that the online library offers? What are the various resources that can be used? (Note: I would like this information so I can include it in future editions of our publication.) Our staff is a walking tutorial, they are friendly and happy to help. To learn, just ask. BCL also has many videos youtube.com/broward countylibrary that are available 24/7. We also have face-to-face and online classes. More information is available at Broward.org/Library/Events There are thousands of public libraries, K-12 school libraries, and college libraries scattered throughout the county. What percentage of publishers' income comes from sales to these entities? Among US publishers, revenue was approximately $26 billion in 2021. Libraries, in my estimation, accounted for 7% of total revenue, based on the following sources: Libraries are the only institution that responds to all human needs How and When Do Libraries Buy | Savvy Writers & e-Books online AAP StatShot Annual Report: Book Publishing Revenues Up Slightly to $25.93 Billion in 2019 - AAP (publishers.org) I understand that publishers try to impose some kind of limitation on how much a particular title can be accessed online. What are these limitations, if any, and how do you control the use of such materials? The limitations of e-books are determined by the publishers and providers. We work with multiple providers and each one has its own system. These are the types of limitations found on digital content: One-Copy/One-User: 24-month expiration; Single Copy/Single User: 26 circulations and Single Copy/Single User: 52 circulations or 24 months, whichever comes first. We do not control the time limit or payment limitations; the seller does. The most recent US Census data indicates that 31 percent of Broward's population is Hispanic or Latino, the vast majority of whom speak Spanish at home. One of the things we try to accomplish with our publication is to preserve the heritage of our beautiful Spanish language, the first European language spoken in Florida, with roots dating back to the 16th century. What are some of the efforts made by the library system to provide material in Spanish to interested users? BCL has countless resources in Spanish and the amount of material is HUGE. We are always adding to our general and Spanish collections. New additions can be viewed in the free weekly Wowbrary email on the BCL website or found under "New and Popular Titles" in the Quick Links section. We recently added 41 new titles in Spanish for children and adults. In addition to a vast collection of printed and audio material in Spanish, BCL offers free 1:1 tutoring in Spanish through our Brainfuse online resource for children and adults. There are many programs, classes, and events for babies, children, teens, and adults in the Spanish language. Are there ways to use libraries that most people don't know about? The public does not know how much awaits them here, and everything is free. People are amazed when they learn what we review in addition to books, CDs, and DVDs. They don't know we have video games or about our Gear to Go program, found on the library's website, which includes fitness equipment, robotic devices, Snap Circuits, LEGO Mindstorms, digital tablets, Playaway Launchpad learning tablets, reading, musical instruments, MERGE cubes... and much more. Our next service enhancement, starting shortly, is checking hotspots for free home Wi-Fi

Luis Flores, an impressionist painter, stylist and musician who knows how to combine his art with passion Share Talking with an artist like Luis Flores is like opening a range of talent under a common denominator: passion. And it is that in each activity that he develops he injects the love and dedication that gives life and shape to his work, either as a painter, stylist, or as a musician. And although his career for many years focused as a stylist to be able to support his family, and still does, painting always motivated and passionate him. “I remember as a child when I went to school, I hardly paid attention to the teacher and I spent all my time drawing,” he highlights. "Art is a color palette where many things are mixed - music, cooking, design - everything." When the artist arrived in Sunrise, Broward, from Valera, State of Trujillo - Venezuela, his goal was to project his work. "I would like people to really know my painting," he expresses with that desire that every artist feels for his work. You know that contacts and recommendations can help you along the way. His interest in approaching our environment to make his painting known was well received as he is a talent with a thirst for support and that is why our pages dedicate a space to his work this month. Luis Flores defines his painting as impressionist. He is attracted to the style of many artists but develops his own technique. He sees painting as art, not as a business, and he paints out of motivation. He likes to be figurative and mix nature. It also reflects music in art, and presents it with people playing an instrument. The presence of this artist is pleasant, he radiates friendliness, charisma, and above all a talent capable of developing three genres in art with passion and dedication. It is worth knowing his work and giving him the opportunity to achieve his projection. Judith Crocker See painting as art, not as a business, and paint for motivation

BROWARD ENTREPRENEURS By En USA news Latino Entrepreneurs of Broward promote institutions that help small businesses and guide the community If you own or represent small businesses in the community, I recommend attending the Broward Latin Entrepreneurs events and being part of that business group that meets every month (last Thursdays at 6:00 pm). They bring together and present exhibitors with various topics of interest to businessmen and the community in general. Last Thursday, January 25, they had as guests the Broward Office of Economic and Small Business Development, as well as the Office of the Supervisor of Elections in our county. Both institutions, each in their respective roles, talked about establishing more direct contact with people in the community. The small business office, represented by Maribel Feliciano, focused on the importance and advantages of registering your business with the county and the benefits you receive by doing so. He mentioned the programs and initiatives of his office aimed at guiding those who already had their business or were planning to open one. For its part, the Office of the Supervisor of Elections spoke about the need to register to vote and the changes that have been made in this election year so that there is no confusion and Your vote counts. It should be noted that your business firm can sponsor these events and thus help Latín Entrepreneurs of Broward, directed by Liza Erazo and her husband Raúl, grow and stay in our community.

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Volver ABOUT US In June 2002, our monthly publication En USA was created due to the need, at that time, to have a newspaper that would broadcast, in our own language, the programs, events, and activities developed in Broward County. So we decided to dust off all that useful information generated in the county cities, translate them into Spanish and publish them in a language that is simple and easy to digest by our readers. MISSION Provide a deep understanding of the American lifestyle, its regulations and laws, to help our people adapt, integrate and love this great country. DISTRIBUTION En USA focuses on what is happening here, in our own backyard. It is a one-stop newspaper that informs and educates the Hispanic community about programs, events, activities of local government offices, non-profit institutions, and the private sector, so that Hispanics can participate and integrate into the affairs of the cities where they live, work, and take care of their families. Generally, En USA focuses on the economic, political, social, and cultural aspects of the United States. OUR STORY Aimed at the Hispanic community of South Florida.

The following Broward County officials have been reelected without opposition because they were the only ones to run for office before the filing deadline of June, 2020 Share Desde hace más de 30 años, el Directorio Hispano, la guía profesional de diversos negocios, ha sido uno de los pilares fundamentales de orientación e información para el lector de habla hispana, tanto para el recién llegado como para quienes ya se han establecido en este gran país. Ahora, el tradicional Directorio Hispano, funciona con una nueva y dinámica administración que ya comenzó a generar cambios en su contenido, distribución y promoción dentro de la comunidad Hispana. Ya vemos a un directorio participando en ferias de negocios, festivales comunitarios y eventos que promueven la diversidad cultural en nuestras ciudades de Broward, Palm Beach y Collier/Lee. Los anunciantes en el Directorio Hispano han renovado sus pautas publicitarias por muchos años dando muestra de la respuesta que sus clientes han dado a sus productos y servicios promovidos. Broward, Palm Beach y Collier/Lee tienen su propio Directorio Hispano que cubre las ciudades integradas a esos condados para que los negocios se proyecten en el área donde tienen sus productos y servicios. Además de la versión impresa, puede ver el Directorio Hispano en digital visitando www.eldirectoriousa.com o llamar al 954-394-6230 para sus anuncios. Este libro comercial e institucional trae dentro de sus páginas el completo cuestionario para tomar el exámen de la ciudadanía en este país.

Share BAILA - Pompano Beach Cultural Center Latin dance returned to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center presented by instructor and dancer Alex Bezianis of Poppins Events. BAILA Pompano includes Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and other Latin rhythms, in a program that includes one hour of dance classes, live band, DJ, and the presentation of professional dance partners. The purpose of this activity is for beginners to mingle with the more advanced and learn from their skills. The next BAILA Pompano meetings will be held on February 17, May 19, and September 15, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. The cost of admission is $20

Volver LINKS By En USA news Over the past few years, in our "In Our Own Backyard" section, we have been dedicated to showcasing some of the many daily, weekly, and monthly events offered throughout Broward County. We've now expanded this information on our website to include links to dozens of events happening throughout the county. This includes links to daily events available at all local branches of the renowned Broward County Library System, especially those geared toward young children and seniors, as well as most, if not all, events sponsored by the county's cities. You'll also find links to the county's performing arts center schedules. For additional information, we've also included links to various venues in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. The idea is to offer you a centralized place where you can find all the information you need without having to perform numerous individual searches across multiple locations. We've done this because we know it's easy to forget to search through all the available options.