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CBS4 Investigates: Jobless Need Not Apply come with the caveat that only employed workers should apply. Recruiting executive Tracy Cashman says some employers worry that “out-of-work people” won’t be up to speed technically. Others believe companies layoff their weakest workers first, which makes the unemployed less attractive.
Reporting Al Sunshine asunshine@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – At job fairs all over South Florida, candidates are brushing up on their interview skills and learning to network. But that still might not be enough to land a job. The long-term unemployed are learning a dirty little secret. Many employers don’t want to hire them, because, ironically, they are out of work. “It’s more of an attitude. You can see, you can feel, just body language, the entire attitude is rather negative,” said Christine Spacone. No one has come out and said it to Spacone, but she senses it.
“The majority of people that we are asked to find by our clients are passive job seekers, people who are employed who aren’t necessarily out there, not posted on any of the boards or sites out there,” said Cashman. That leaves 14 million unemployed people on the sidelines, unable to get a job because they don’t have one. In what is considered one of the worst job markets every, that might not sound right, but it is legal. “It would not be unlawful to discriminate against the long-term unemployed,” explained Boston College Law Professor Kent Greenfield. He said current law doesn’t treat employment status like gender or religion and that some unemployed workers do pay a higher price.
“It’s an instinct,” said Spacone.
“This tends to hurt people who are older, and it also hurts minorities,” said Greenfield.
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discrimination against the long-term unemployed illegal in larger companies. It’s part of his jobs bill. But older unemployed workers such as Lynn Garland worry that a law won’t change much. “They are going to dance around it just like they dance around the age,” said Garland. She now dyes her hair and has been looking for a full-time IT job for a yearand-a-half. “I don’t think it’s right, and point of fact, you re going to get people who want to work and want to do a good job,” said Garland. She meets weekly with a community counseling group for support. Group leader Lee Carvill has helped four dozen workers get back on track, despite this challenge. “There is the perception in the marketplace that the longer you are out of work, the further behind you are and therefore why take a chance,” Carvill explained. In Florida, there are no laws protecting unemployed workers from being discriminated against by help wanted ads aimed openly at currently employed workers. So far, there are more than 100,000 signatures on a nationwide petition aimed
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at preventing online job services from discriminating against unemployed workers.
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Will 2012’s Financial Forecast Have A Sunnier Outlook? line and should we expect this year to be much better than 2011?
the year. And heavy manufacturing’s at a six month high.
“I think it’s going to be better,” said local taxi driver Eilene Taylor
Still, some financial analysts warn 2012 may face some of the same old problems that held back the economy last year.
Taylor worked as a restaurant manager last year, but the hard economic times took their toll on her business. “The worst. 2011 was horrible. Tourists are coming back and spending again, so I think 2012’s going to be better,” Taylor added. Reporting Al Sunshine asunshine@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – Investors got a Years’ boost out of the latest economic indicators showing solid for construction spending manufacturing.
New U.S. gains and
And that’s all it took to trigger a solid rally on the opening day of Wall Street 2012 trading. But, what does it all mean to our bottom
Taylor is bullish on the New Year because of the continuing uptick she’s seeing out of local tourism. Occupancy and room rates here are seeing steady gains, according to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.
“I think financially, people should remain conservative…it’s a good time to check spending and investments and growing savings. It’s the time of the year for all the standard planning questions,” said Lane Jones of Coral Gables’ Evensky & Katz. That’s why Sweetwater resident Donnye Alvarez is still worried about needing to boost his bank account in case the economy slows down again. “I think 2012 is not looking good,” said Alvarez.
Improving consumer confidence and overall spending gains helped make this years’ holiday season better than 2010.
There are still several major issues clouding the forecast over where the local and national economy’s heading.
December auto sales were the 2nd best for
Some economists warn Europe could still
see a double dip recession, fueled by the continuing debt problems facing several major national economies. Mideast tensions are rising again, this time out of Iran, and that’s already raising gas prices here and around the world. And finally, there’s U.S. Politics, with nobody able to predict what’s going to happen in the fall elections.
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Is Credit Reporting Going Too Far? Not easy now, for her or anyone else. As CBS4’s Chief Consumer Investigator Al Sunshine found out, credit ratings are evolving into “Core Scores”… including information that digs deeper than ever into our payment history. It follows years of banks losing billions in loans during the recession and needing to dig a little deeper into our credit, including how we’re spending our money.
Reporting Al Sunshine asunshine@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – As a recent college graduate, Courtney Hall is worried about building up her credit history. “It’s very important to keep up with my credit cards, monthly payments and college loans and with all the bills…trying to make sure they’re all paid…it’s not easy,” said Hall.
“Utility bills, rental payments, parking tickets, these are all things they are looking at now in addition to the regular credit rating data. They are very nervous researching borrowers backgrounds now, before actually lending money,” Howard Dworkin of Consolidated Credit told Sunshine. Consumers are split on whether it’s a good thing or not. “I don’t think they need more information about us,” said one consumer.
“It’s not really fair,” said another. “I guess if they had more information… in a way it would benefit me,” said a third. Core Logic, the financial data cruncher that is expanding its background checks acknowledges the extra information could hurt some people, while helping others. The company would not agree to go on camera, but in a written statement pointed out that “borrowers who would typically have insufficient credit history in traditional credit reports, could now have new opportunities.” Credit expert John Ulzheimer agrees. ”The addition of this type of non-traditional information is going to help some people have a credit report who have never had a credit report before.” But attorney Chi Chi Wu with the National Consumer Law Center sees it a little differently. She’s concerned that people
who had legitimate reasons for not paying certain bills will be penalized, making it even harder for consumers. “If there are mice running around, if you don’t have any hot water, you’re allowed to not pay your rent,” explained Wu. And borrowers won’t even know what lenders are using the new core score. So what can we do about it? “Consumers need to take responsibility for making their payments in a timely fashion. Otherwise it’s possible Big Brother could be watching. You could be turned down for a loan and you may not even know,” Dworkin told Sunshine. The data for the new Core-Score comes from public records. That’s why it’s more critical than ever to double-check your credit report, try to fix any errors and work with your lenders or creditors if you have any problems keeping your bills as current as possible.
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Auto Repairs Top Dade’s Top 10 Complaint List The consumer affairs department said in 2011 they saw a significant decrease in consumer complaints in most categories when compared to previous years, including for-hire transportation, towing, and cable television.
MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – For the fifth year in a row, auto repairs topped MiamiDade’s list of consumer complaints. According to the county’s Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Division, in 2011 the received a total of 974 complaints dealing with auto repairs. For-hire transportation came in second place with 482 complaints, of which 113 were related to passengers seeking to locate lost items. Towing was the third most-cited problem.
Top Ten Complaints 1. Vehicle Repair 2. For-Hire Transportation 3. Towing 4. Housing-Service 5. Mail Order 6. Utilities 7. Auto Sales 8. Credit Related 9. Furniture 10. Cable Television For the fifth consecutive year, the department hit the million-dollar mark for recoveries. Through its free mediation services designed to settle disputes between consumers and businesses, the department was able to attain the sum of $1,247,170 in reimbursements for consumers.
“Both consumers as well as businesses should know that we are here to help, provide information and advice. Contacting us is as simple as making a phone call or website visit,” said Mario Goderich, Assistant Director of the Miami-Dade County Sustainability, Planning, and Economic Enhancement Department (SPEED).
To register a complaint or receive general information on consumer issues, log on to the Miami-Dade County Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Broward residents can also contact their county offices if they feel like they’ve been taken advantage of by an unscrupulous business.
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Gas Prices Post Double Digit Increase in the state is $3.46 a gallon compared to $3.29 a month ago, according to the American Automobile Association. In Miami-Dade, drivers have seen the price at the pump jump 16 cents in the last month to an average of $3.51 for a gallon of unleaded regular. In Ft. Lauderdale drivers are paying about $3.50 on average for a gallon of regular unleaded compared to $3.35 a month ago. Last year at this time regular unleaded averaged $3.18 a gallon in both Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Jacksonville, where unleaded regular is averaging $3.39 a gallon, is the cheapest places in the state to fill up. West Palm Beach is the most expensive place to top off the tank; regular unleaded is averaging $3.54 a gallon.
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – South Florida drivers are not getting a break when it comes to filling up their vehicles. In the last month the price at the pump jumped nationwide about a dime to $3.36 a gallon on average, according to GasBuddy.com. In Florida, prices have jumped nearly double that (17 cents) in the last month. The average price for a regular unleaded
Check out the cheapest gas prices in your neighborhood at FloridaGasPrices.com. 2011 saw the highest yearly price per gallon average ever but 2012 could be even higher. Florida finished 2011 with prices averaging a $3.25 a gallon, up 20 cents from a year earlier and a year-end record. They rose to an average $3.33 a gallon Wednesday. Prices usually rise at least 90 cents by summer, so that means gas topping $4 a gallon in July, analysts say.
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Tattletale Smartphones Track Your Every Move Birds. They know that you drove by Sears. They know you drove by Domino’s pizza, so they can take that and take a very unique algorithm that can focus on your behavior. It’s very impactful,” said marketing insider Mark Johnson.
Reporting Jorge Estevez jestevez@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – Every time you download an App, search for a website, send a test, take a picture of a Q-R code, or drive past a store with your GPS on your every move may be tracked. By whom? Your cell phone company, that’s who. “They know you were playing Angry
He confirms that your data trail is worth big bucks to cell phone companies. Many people have no idea this information is being collected and packaged with details about your age and gender, then aggregated and sometimes sold to third parties. “It does seem creepy that companies are collecting all this information about consumers,” said smart phone user Harrine Freeman. She is so creeped out, she turns off her GPS when she drives and shops. She also clears her browser history. “I think it’s an invasion of privacy. I don’t think cell phone companies should sell your information.”
All the major cell phone carriers admit to collecting your information. Verizon acknowledges it aggregates the information and sells it to businesses without personally identifying users. The cell phone trade association would not agree to be interviewed on camera, but some cellular companies say there’s an advantage here: you get ads that are relevant and can save you money. “This is something that consumers are automatically opted into.” Critics say cell phone companies tell customers what data they’re collecting by sending them privacy notices like these that may be difficult to understand and written in fine print. And they don’t like that consumers who don’t wan to be tracked have to make the extra effort to “opt out.” “I don’t really think that most people are
going to review every email they get from their cell phone company and then go through the extra step of opting out of this targeted advertisement.” To see what your cell phone carrier is monitoring… log onto its website and read its privacy policy. Be sure to also read any updates your carrier sends too. Because this tracking technology keeps changing. “The amount of data these cell phone companies have has grown tremendously over the last three to four years. With the rapid rise and proliferation of cell phones it will only continue to grow.” Privacy experts say also be careful of third-party Apps you download that request to “use your location.” If you don’t want to be tracked, always press “NO.”
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Auction Value Claims Raise Complaints From Buyers agreed to come along. “I said sure, I’m up for it,” she remembered Haven won seven items she bid for at the auction run by Aucor, also known as”Auction Liquidators.” She spent $4,000, but that was nothing compared to what Egnatuk dropped. It was his first auction, he said, and he got caught up in the moment. Egnatuk plunked down $40,000 on artwork and jewelry. Reporting Joan Murray jmurray@wfor.cbs.com WESTON (CBSMiami.com) – A company which stages liquidation auctions around the state, including South Florida, is coming under fire from some people who bid to win, but now claim they were really losers after claiming items they won turned out to worth less than the auctioneers claimed. Dave Egnatuk, visiting South Florida from Michigan, thought it would be fun to attend a ‘drug seizure auction’ he spotted in a newspaper ad. His friend, Sue Haven,
After getting the goods, he checked out how well he did, and was not happy with what he learned. Egnatuk said he paid $6,000 for a ruby necklace. But when he had a jeweler appraised the necklace; he was told it was valued at only $1800. “I feel duped. The auctioneer said it was worth $24 thousand,” he claimed. Havens was also unhappy, claiming she paid $125 for a globe she later saw on eBay for about $35 less.
“None of us need to be the victim of people that engage and perpetrate in activity like this,” Egnatuk said. CBS4 could not verify the claims allegedly made by the auctioneers. Repeated attempts to reach the company, with offices in Florida and Georgia, did not get a response. A check with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation found the auctioneer is licensed, but said it had
investigated four complaints against them. Coral Springs attorney Adam Altman took matters into his own hands after winning a bid at a different auction for a necklace he claims he was told was appraised at $32,000. When he claimed a later appraisal showed the necklace was worth much less; he said he confronted the company at a subsequent auction and was able to get a refund.
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Supplement Safety For New Year’s Weight Loss Plans supplements daily. In fact, sales of supplements totaled $28 billion dollars in 2010. “Consumers really start to make New Year’s resolutions centering around a healthy lifestyle,” Kaufman said. Which supplements are right for you and which ones are safe? Registered dietitian Erin Palinski explains dietary supplements are regulated by the Federal Government as a category of food, not as a drug. Reporting Marybel Rodriguez marybel.rodriguez@wfor.cbs.com IAMI (CBS4) – To help jump start his day, Ronald Kaufman blends up a special potion of yogurt and nutritional supplements. “It’s 20 different things that I put into the drink,” said Kaufman. Ronald is one of the 150 million Americans who take nutritional
“Medications are tested potency and purity. supplements, there is no and that’s where we can Palinski pointed out.
and verified for With dietary testing standard, run into issues,”
She says if you want to use supplements you need to be a savvy shopper, including reading labels and the list of ingredients. Those who are looking to build muscle and improve performance often tout the benefits of protein, creatine and C-L-A. Though studies on creative and C-L-A are
mixed, all three are generally considered safe if taken at recommended levels. “Even generally safe supplement ingredients, if you’re taking them in too high a dose, can be potentially dangerous,” explained Palinski. That could lead to things such as dehydration, increase risk for kidney stones and gastrointestinal issues. One of the most popular supplements for athletes looking to boost their energy is caffeine. “In up to about 300 mg per day, it may help increase athletic performance, but above that amount we can run a risk, since it’s a stimulant, of increasing blood pressure. In very high amounts, it can actually lead to seizures,” Palinski stated. Some fat burning supplements which contain a mix of herbal ingredients can also act as a stimulant. Are they effective? Our experts say there’s no clear-cut answer yet.
In the meantime, the Council for Responsible Nutrition says it is smart to always consult your doctor first. “Long-term use of certain fat burners can have some very adverse events in the liver.” Also, keep an eye out for ephedrine, which has been banned by the FDA. You should also check labels for bitter orange, also referred to as synephrine. It is similar to the main chemical in ephedrine and the government says there’s little evidence that it is any safer. “This has been linked with many serious side effects, including stroke and heart attack.” If you choose to use athletic or weight loss supplements, everyone agrees… watch where you buy. Stick with reputable brands and retailers. “If a claim for a dietary supplement is too good to be true, then it probably is,” said Palinski.
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High-Tech House Calls Gaining Popularity that it was in,” said Hoffman.
a stroke during childbirth.
In this case, Hoffman was 5,000 miles away from his doctor. They could have corresponded through email, but the specialist felt this was a better option.
“We were told to fly across the country to be able to have simple questions answered that we didn’t even know the doctors had the answers to,” Phillips explained.
“There are some things that just don’t translate well through email,” Hoffman said.
Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – When Rodger Hoffman wanted a second opinion about surgery he was told he needed, he went to the Web. “The doctor was able to ask me specific questions about my history of the injury and look at my hand and the condition
The two men connected through a service known as 2ND-M-D. It’s one of a growing number of online services, such as American Well, Teladoc and Consult A Doc, which all match patients with doctors. “Most of the people who come to our site have a diagnosis so they are trying to find out what are the next steps. Where should I go for surgery? Do I need the surgery? Do I go to a different type of doctor?” explained Clint Phillips, who founded 2ND-M-D after his daughter had
The American Academy of Family Physicians sees more and more of its members going high-tech with care. But it feels it is important to point out that you can only get so much help from a physician you never physically meet. “It really is more of a conversation and information sharing. They make a clear and I believe appropriate distinction that it is not the delivery of medical care and they describe that specifically that it’s not diagnosing and not prescribing treatment,” said Phillips. The AAFP thinks that is an important distinction when people are paying an
average of $170, which insurance often doesn’t cover, to see the doctor online. Hoffman says it was worth every penny.”I spent more time with Dr. Eaton over the Internet than I do in a standard office and face to face with my physicians.” Hoffman even chose to fly across the country to have his specialist handle his operation. “I can’t imagine a better technology,” Hoffman said. The AAFP did note that there is definitely something for all physicians to learn from the fact that patients are seeking out specialized care online, and that it shows where the weaknesses are in the current healthcare system, including the notion of getting a certain amount of time with the doctor the patient scheduled an appointment to see.
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Apps To Help You Stick To Your New Year’s Resolution down at my phone, it’s got a chime when I need to look.
said Currao.
Kromrey recently downloaded an app that gives her a customized workout for cycling.
So whether your New Year’s resolution was to quit smoking, or spend more time at the gym, an app may be just what you need to reach that goal.
I liked this one because I didn’t have to pay extra for music. It would go in and sync with playlists that I had already created. Whether it’s hopping on the stair-stepper or the stationary bike, there’s an app to help you along the way. “This app sort of tracks the positives like this is what you’re getting back,” app user Stephanie Currao said. “This is what you’re gaining.” Currao also found a wellness app to help her quit smoking. Reporting Kelly Sedano MIAMI (CBS4) – Headphones and a good playlist are just about a must at the gym these days, but now smartphone apps are also helping to shed the pounds. “I don’t have to do any of the thinking,” said Mary Kromrey, who is a fan of the apps. “I can just glance
“It will track how many cigarettes you would have smoked since you stopped smoking,” said Currao. It’s called “My Last Cigarette” and it also tracks how much money she’s saving, even internal health stats. “My cravings are down my nicotine levels are down but lung health still isn’t good. I mean it’s slowly improving,”
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Davie Mom Leads Way In Stomach Cancer Prevention, Awareness Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com
became a single parent” Andy Guttman, Zelman’s husband said.
DAVIE (CBS4)- Stomach cancer is one of the least federally funded and least familiar cancers in the country, but one South Florida woman is out to change that.
While fighting the cancer Zelman realized there was little in the way of support and federal dollars for research were slim.
Debbie Zelman said she has been living with stomach cancer for almost four years, and was diagnosed when she was only 40-yearsold. The doctors gave her a five percent chance of survival and her biggest concern was her family, she said. Zelman said, “Not knowing if I’d be her for my kids” was the worse part, which includes 13-year-old twins Rachel and Zachary and 6-year-old Sarah. But the biggest burden she feared was falling on her husband Andy. “We went through a lot of discussions that most people don’t have to have, you know, about me being a single and what if I
So she got together with her friends and made a worldwide difference. She started a non-profit foundation, specifically Can’t Stomach Cancer. In three years the organization spread across the globe. Debbie’s friend Robin Sobo Moselle helps run the nonprofit. “It’s amazing what this organization has been able to do in a short time of its existence,” Moselle said. The organization raised $450,000, held events all over the country, started a hotline, website and organizing a second symposium for doctors. They’re also getting ready to expand to Japan where stomach cancer is prevalent.
Zelman said it inspires here everyday. Zelman said that by helping others she helps herself. Her kids even started a stomach cancer awareness club at school, a family and friends effort making a difference across the world while Zelman continues to beat the odds while still fighting the disease. “I’m still here,” she said.
Twenty two thousand people a year in the U.S. is diagnosed with stomach cancer, one million worldwide. Zelman is slowly bringing those people together by spreading awareness and prevention. For more on Can’t Stomach Cancer, visit www.cantstomachcancer.org.
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Top Tips To Shed Weight According to Harvard Health Blog, by eating slower your body will have more time to let you know when it’ full. By chewing slower and taking time to enjoy your meal, you give your brain time to process a series of signals which indicate you’re when you are satisfied. This small step can go a long way. You might be surprised to see how much less food you need to feel full. H2O Never Tasted Better
It’s a New Year; a new chance to actually complete your new resolutions and give yourself a little more love! While there are many resolutions each New Year, the most popular one seems to be “lose weight!” For those who have made this resolution countless times with no follow through, here are some tips that can help you work your way to a healthier, sexier you! Enjoy The Meal The more you see the more you eat!
According to Reader’s Digest, treat yourself to some orange juice in the morning, but after that stick to water. Soft drink lovers consume an extra 245 calories a day. That’s almost an extra 90,000 calories a year, just on soft drinks. By switching to water you can save yourself money and about 25 pounds worth of calories a year. Doesn’t that taste better? Work It Yes I said it! Exercise. While this may be hardest part of losing weight for many
people, there are many ways to do exercise. You just have to find what you like. Look into what classes your local gym has to offer. According to WebMD, you can even start with something small like walking or working out on an elliptical machine. Move around! The more exercise you do, the faster you will see results and feel better. Remember exercise and a healthy diet go hand in hand for weight loss. Lighten The Load One of the biggest secrets to cutting calories is smaller portions. According to WebMD by just reducing your portions by 10 to 20 percent, you can lose weight. Don’t panic! You do not have to cut your portions all at once. You can work your way towards smaller portions by cutting a bit each day until you have reached a portion that leaves you satisfied. According to Brian Wansink, PHD, author of Mindless Eating, use smaller bowls, plates and cups so food will look more plentiful, making you feel less deprived.
Buddy up Don’t go at this alone. If you know a friend who has a similar resolution then buddy up! Feeling a major craving for junk food? Call your buddy for support. With this system, you will be less likely to cheat. You can even invite him or her over and cook some healthy meals together!
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S. Fla. Teacher Fundraising In The Name Of Teaching Technology Sardo has spent weeks asking for donations from anyone and everyone she knows. “You realize you have such a chance to make a different and that is why I do what I do,” she said. “I love it.” Sardo is an activities director at Henry H. Filer Middle School. As an aspiring administrator, she knows the significance of technology in the class room. Reporting Jorge Estevez jestevez@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – A South Florida teacher wants to raise $70 million for her students, and she’s going door to door in the name of teaching technology. Desiree Sardo is helping raise millions of dollars to bring technology into the classroom, and it’s more than a lesson in giving. It’s a lesson is investing.
“You have students in China who have iPads and are working all day on iPads and we barely have enough computers for each student in the school,” she said. That’s why she is going from business to business asking for money to bring schools wireless technology. “They want the kids to be able to use wireless devices to access podcasts, webinars… things that are available to us,
but we just can’t give it to them,” she said. But she is hoping with the E-rate Program it will be possible. The goal is to raise $70 million by January 31st, and the government is matching funds 10 to 1, CBS4’s Jorge Estevez said. That means that the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. aims to raise $7 million. It’s a much needed boost to help our children’s compete globally. “That’s a great concept and definitely for what we need in terms of financing our technology we need in our schools,” said Jesus Aviles, assistant principal of Henry H. Filer Elementary. And it’s something Sardo said she needs and is trying her best to obtain and pass along a very important lesson. “At the end of the day my students see
what I am doing and I do that for them and that is all that matters,” she said. It is great to have all the gadgets, but it is proven that technology will lead a student to want to learn more. For more information, www.giveourstudentstheworld.org.
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South Miami Church Gears Up For A “Sexperiment” church pastors based in Dallas.
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The book tells couples to have sex at least seven nights straight. The book just came out Friday, but this challenge has been presented to the congregation before.
In this case it’s a challenging thing that couples, like the Legra’s, say they will conquer this time. “I gotta make it this time!” Rick Legra said.
“We were not as successful as some have bragged. We didn’t make it seven days last time!” Rick Legra begrudgingly added.
Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com SOUTH MIAMI (CBS4) – It’s a beautifully lit setting. Red lighting is paired with romantic music. There are cocktail tables with candles billowing in the slight breeze. The biggest focus in the room is an all white bed with red rose petals draped across the bedspread. It sounds like the latest South Beach nightclub but you may be shocked to find out this is the setting at church. The Fellowship Church on Sunset Drive in South Miami is setting the mood for the “Sexperiment”. “I think we both are just as excited as the other,” said Congregation members Viviant and Rick Legra. ”This church is really bold to bring that into the church!” They’re just one couple at the Fellowship Church in South Miami ready to take the challenge spelled out in the just released book, ‘Sexperiment’ written by the head
Life just got in the way for the Legras, but for Orlando and Annie Borges they heard about the challenge last year participated. “Quite successfully,” they said as they chuckled. The Borges say their seven straight nights of love making made their 20 year marriage even stronger. South Miami Pastor Chris King said with the book out. He is issuing the challenge again. “The last time you did this was there a babyboom?” CBS4’s Cynthia Demos asked King. “You better believe it,” he replied, “there was a real rush at Babies ‘R’ Us.” The authors from the Fellowship Church in Dallas, Pastors Ed and Lisa Young say the real goal though is to promote intimacy and communication. “We’ve looked at sex too casually it’s not a casual thing. It’s a profound thing. And it’s definitely not a profane thing,” Ed Young
On the Friday evening of the book release, the church opened to babysit. People at the church were taking care of congregation member’s children so the husbands and wives could have a date night.
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Horoscopes provided by www.starlightastrology.com
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Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Real estate ventures will be to your ad vantage. Avoid any hassles. Be prepared to have relatives or close friends introduce you to new and exciting individuals. Time spent with family, children, or good friends will be regenerating and positive. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.
You can get the attention of important individuals but it might not be the time to get them to help or to back your ideas. Don’t sign up for too many extra activities or you’ll have trouble fulfilling your obligations. Don’t allow your lover to take advantage of your good nature. You will be too quick to point your finger at your mate. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.
Travel or short trips will probably be your best outlet. You must be careful not to reveal secrets or get involved in gossip. If you can mix business with pleasure much can be accomplished. You can spend a passionate evening with someone you cherish if you make your plans early. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Your energy will be high; however, if not channeled suitably, temper tantrums may erupt. Focus your efforts on details, and keep to yourself in order to finish your work. Take care of any pressing health problems. Family may not want to get involved but an entrepreneur will. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
Better still, take your mate and let them foot the bill. Help if you can, but more than likely it will be sufficient just to listen. Reevaluate your position and make decisions about your future goals. Put your efforts into moneymaking ventures. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.
You will be able to make favorable changes in your living quarters. Your need to use emotional blackmail will only cause more conflict. Friends or groups that you’re affiliated with may want you to contribute more cash than you can really afford. Your trendy style and unique way of doing things will entice new acquaintances. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Added knowledge will give you the edge when dealing with peers. You can make reasonable bids on real estate or large items for your home. Try to be honest when dealing with your mate. Your stability will aid you in getting support from your fellow workers. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.
Family outings that aren’t expensive will be enjoyable and help strengthen ties. Those you work with may have little consideration for the underdog. You might be overly emotional when dealing with your partner. Go out with friends who are positive and supportive. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.
Sagitarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
You are best not to discuss your personal life with others. Visit friends or relatives you rarely see. Don’t push your luck with your boss. Travel will be favorable. You can gain knowledge from dealing with foreigners. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
You can be sure that any dealing with large institutions should go well. Your ability to stand out in a crowd will bring you the recognition you desire. Sudden changes regarding friendships are likely to occur if you have tried to change others. You can stabilize your financial situation if you make property investments. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.
Take a look at your legal position. Don’t let your emotions interfere with your professional integrity. Things will be emotional with your mate. Changes to your self image will be to your benefit as long as you don’t over pay. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.
Try not to make waves. A long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your thoughts. Make some notes regarding the changes that you should make. This may not be the day to get involved in risky joint financial ventures. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
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