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Homeowners MIAMI (CBSMiami.com)

Fed Up With

Rising

Insurance

Rates

Reporting Al Sunshine

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As we pass the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, more and more homeowners are finding it impossible to find affordable insurance for their homes or condos. And they’re getting increasingly angry with elected officials who may be unwilling or unable to do anything to stop the rising rates. Like so many other local residents, Larry Jones has seen his Citizens’ insurance bills climb dramatically. The South Miami Heights resident blames state lawmakers for allowing insurance lobbyists to convince state regulators that the industry needs to keep raising rates. “I guess before the insurance increased, our insurance was almost $400$500 a year. Now we’re paying five..some areas of $5000 in homeowners insurance. Our elected officials give them all the breaks, but when it’s on the back of the people, that’s an issue and this is what’s taking place in the State of Florida,” said Jones. “It’s on the backs of the people and that’s sad”. Local insurance insiders tell CBS4 Consumer Investigator Al Sunshine that Tallahassee lawmakers for several decades now have been either unwilling or unable to pass any meaningful insurance reforms aimed at increasing competition and lowering rates. “20 years later you’re definitely feeling the effects, definitely. because we have not been able to fix the problem,” said longtime insurance agent Dulce Suarez Resnick.

Some political analysts say homeowner demand for affordable insurance could soon become a major campaign issue in upcoming fall elections. It could turn into a major political liability for Governor Rick Scott who’s pushed for Citizens to cut policies and raise rates even higher than they are now. Miami Herald political writer Marc Caputo recently told CBS 4 News, “If their insurance rates go up and up and up as incomes remain the same or fall, that’s a perfect storm that’s going to be really difficult for the governor or anyone to survive.” And here’s something else state lawmakers and insurance lobbyists may not be publicizing: Some of the largest home insurers in the country just reported their latest earnings. Allstate, State Farm and Travelers reported about $3 billion-dollars in combined earnings for just second quarter alone. And despite having $6 billion dollars in surplus reserves, Citizens’ continues to insist it needs more money and is now seeking another rate hike from the state. So what can local homeowners do about it? For both state, local and national races, find out the candidates position on better regulating the homeowners’ insurance industry to stabilize rates. If you don’t like the answer you get, consider voting for someone else.

“20 years later

you’re definitely feeling the effects, definitely. because we

have not been able to fix the problem”

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Stocks

Soar Amidst Unemployment

Report Reporting Tim Kephart

The U.S. economy continued to trudge through a difficult fiscal quarter as the economy created 163,000 privatesector jobs in July. The number was the best since February, but the economy’s job creation pace is essentially flat since 2011.

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In addition to the jobs numbers, the Labor Department said the unemployment rate ticked up 0.1 percent to 8.3 percent in July. The jobs numbers are campaign fodder for both President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. For Obama, his campaign claims its proof of a steady, albeit slow, recovery from the Great Recession. For Romney, it allows him to pound the president that the unemployment rate continues to be over 8 percent, despite the stimulus and other jobs ideas. Still, investors were very pleased with the numbers as stocks on both the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ soared, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up more than 240 points and the NASDAQ was up more than 63 points. Additional information in the report found that wages over the last year have been matching the rate of inflation, which combined with the jobs numbers, prompted the Federal Reserve to hold off on taking any immediate action to stimulate the economy. But, things are nowhere near complete recovery. Europe’s financial crisis is hurting U.S. exports; the “fiscal cliff” that faces the United States at the end of the year is unsolved; Congress is hopelessly gridlocked at present; and the country is still teetering on the edge of a recession while trying to come out of the Great Recession. Consumers have taken heed of how businesses are hording cash and have begun doing the same, according to the latest Labor Department numbers. However, much like when businesses sit on trillions of dollars instead of investing in jobs; when consumers conserve money it cripples the U.S.’ economy.

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Social Network Helps You

Know Your Neighbors Reporting Vanessa Borge

Doors closed, windows shut and empty streets; neighborhoods are less neighborly. “When I was young, I grew up, everyone knew each other,” Davie resident Kathy Bienick said. “People are always working now.”

But at the community of Country Creek in Davie neighbors are meeting and mingling at National Night Out, an annual nationwide crime prevention event. To organize it and ensure all the neighbors were in the loop, Bienick used a new social networking tool called Nextdoor. Nextdoor is a way to communicate ‘neighbor-to-neighbor’. “It’s like Facebook for a neighborhood,” Bienick said. Nirav Tolia, Nextdoor’s founder, is hoping to connect communities just like Facebook has done for the world. “Why isn’t there a service that helps us connect with those right outside our front door. That was the inspiration for Nextdoor, to bring back that sense of community to your neighborhood,” Tolia said. Just get your community signed up to Nextdoor and begin connecting… Need to borrow a ladder? Or someone to mow your lawn? How about finding out when local construction is going to wrap up? It’s how Bienick got the Country Creek neighborhood networking… “You can put up your updates, having an event, if you want to sell something, if you’re having a garage sale, if you need a babysitter,” said Bienick. Plus, you can feel safe knowing who is signing up in your neighborhood. “Every single member on Nextdoor has to verify their address so you know every single person actually live right in your neighborhood,” Tolia said. With more than 300 homes in her Davie community, Bienick said it’s the way to know who’s living next door. “It does help us get to know one another. You can communicate directly with them,” said Bienick. For more information on Nextdoor, go to nextdoor.com.

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Back To School: When Does A Child Really

Need A Cell Phone?

Reporting Al Sunshine

These days, who doesn’t have a cell phone or even a smart phone and that includes many kids who aren’t even in junior high yet.

We’re talking about “tweens”, children between 8 and 12. That’s the fastest area of growth for the cell phone business but when does a child really need a cell phone? “Once they hit junior high, and they started doing things and going places and I needed to get a hold of them, that’s when we gave them their cell phones,” said mother Kristen Swanson. Kristen Swanson is not unusual. The National Consumers League found nearly 6 out of 10 parents of “tweens” have given

their children cells. The top reasons: • Safety • Tracking the child’s after-school activities • The child asked for one “It really depends on what the parent’s purpose is for allowing a child to have a cell phone,” explained neuropsychologist Dr. Pete Stavinoha who believes the ‘tween’ cell phone crash could

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Consider the positive benefits, and weighing those against the potential risks.” hurt many. “As a psychologist, I’m mostly concerned that it’s not simply a substitute for those face-to-face social skills that are really going to be invaluable as they grow into adolescence and adulthood.” Dr. Stavinoha believes parents should make this decision very carefully. “I think parents really need to give this more thought than simply giving in to what their child simply wants. Consider the positive benefits, and weighing those against the potential risks.” When trying to decide whether to give your child a cell phone, the National Consumers League suggests you ask these questions: • Does your child really need one? • Will it be used to stay in touch with parents, friends or for emergency use only? • How much do you want to spend? • And most importantly; are they mature enough? “Parents should be monitoring how that child is developing. If things aren’t going the right way that’s when the child is showing they’re not capable,” explained Dr. Stavinoha. The Swansons spend around $250 a month to keep their family connected. Mom and Dad pay for the basics but each child pays for the extras like apps or internet access. Kristen Swanson thinks she’s made the right call for her family. “It really gives me peace of mind knowing that when she comes home after school, she has a way to contact me,” said Kristen.

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Reporting Vanessa Borge What would you do if you received a phone call from someone who said, “We’ve kidnapped your brother, or your son or your wife and if you don’t come up with $5,000 in the next hour and deliver it to us – he’ll die?” It’s a frightening scam you need to know about the next time you answer the phone.

“He told me if I hang up the phone he was going to put a bullet in his leg, and he’ll call me back, if I don’t pick up he’ll kill him,” explained Michael Santiago who received a call and for 32 frightening minutes believed his brother Alex was being held hostage. “I was here at work and got a random call from a 305 number. He told me he has my brother. I asked him where he was, what happened to my brother.” The voice on the other end of the call said Alex hit a man on a motorcycle with his car and fled the scene. The caller tracked him down and beat Alex up. “They pulled him out of the car and hit him over the head with a bat. His head was split open and he needed stitches,” Michael said. “Basically all we are asking for are the damages to the motorcycle. It was two-grand,” said Michael. Finally, Michael was able to reach his brother. “My brother is my brother. He’s all I have so I was willing to do whatever I needed to do to get him back.” It turned out, Alex was safe and the entire ordeal was a scam. “It’s a scam that revisits itself every couple of years,” said Officer Kelly Denham from the Coral Gables Police Department. That’s where Michael filed his report and Denham said it’s nothing new to law enforcement. “This scam started in 1998 in Puerto Rico,” Denham said. In the first seven months of the year the Coral Gables PD has reported 44 similar cases to Michael’s. The victims are random; even police officers have gotten the call. “We even had our police officers targeted, but they are aware and when someone hasn’t heard of the scam it’s a very believable story,” Denham said. The FBI is called in on extortion and kidnapping cases. They’ve seen a surge as well, but more so online. “Over the last year or so we’re getting one or two a month however we’re getting one reported on the internet at least once a week,” FBI Special Agent Michael Leverock said. So what should you do in case you get the call? “Don’t provide them with personal information, and go ahead and call your relative, try and seek it out, but if something does seem amiss you can always call your local police department,” Denham said. The best thing you could do if you do receive a call and believe it’s a hoax, police say simply, hang up.

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Reporting Lisa Petrillo

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The kids are back in school and that means homework and big projects but how much work should you do to help your kids do well in class? According to the experts, it’s important for you not to do your kids big projects. “The problem is we are not letting our kids be independent and also the teachers end up not being able to tell what we did versus what our kids did,” explained Stacy DeBroff, CEO of MomCentral.com. DeBroff said this dilemma is a hot top on her website because many parents say they don’t want to see their kids stressing out and overwhelmed. “Often times the teachers say I want to see the struggle, I want to see the mistakes, otherwise I don’t know how to dive into the classroom and work on grammar or spelling or helping with a book report or poster.” DeBroff said for parents, it’s all in the pre-planning when it comes to projects. First step, create a timeline that eliminates leaving everything until the last minute. “The things that create so much anxiety are when we don’t know what our kid’s timeline is, so create one. This is an example where we are helping them, so we are saying okay what do you need; you need a box of balls? Some string? So that we don’t have the scramble the night before,” explained DeBroff. The next step is to have a box filled with supplies ahead of time. “This is an example of having cool crafts out like duct tape or magic markers or highlighters so that kids can feel even if they are not artsy, there’s a way to make those projects look terrific and it’s not a lot of work and you can help them set up for that.” Next, keep a basket handy that the kids put their nightly homework in. You’ll know what’s due but you won’t be doing the work.

“What you realize is that kids need to stand on their own and even though it’s so tempting for us to help them, really they learn to do their best when we’re cheering them on answering questions and brainstorming next steps but not being the doers.” Stressed DeBroff. You can get more back to school tips from DeBroff’s book called “The Mom Book Goes To School” or visit her website.

“What you realize is that kids need to stand on their own”

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Inability To Watch

3-D Movies May Indicate Bigger Problem

It’s the summer of 3-D movies but, some people can’t see 3-D at all. And if you have a severe headache after watching a 3-D movie it’s a sign of a bigger problem.

Reporting Cynthia Demos

The souped-up 3-D technology is a hit at the movies this summer but a super hero couldn’t even help some folks see the images properly. Ten percent of the population can’t see at all in 3-D and 30% say it’s actually too painful to watch. “It’s such a nuisance to my eyes,” 14-year-old Siara Biederman told CBS4’s Cynthia Demos. “I try to watch the movie but every couple of minutes it goes blurry so it’s kind of hard to watch.” Instead of the film looking three dimensional Siara said things look double. Her optometrist Dr. Barry Kay from Hollywood Eyes in Hollywood, explained that it is simply her vision that is off. “3-D vision requires two eyes that see equally well and they have to be aligned and pointed in the right spot. Siara does not have good visual function.” Kay said these movies can act as a real vision test if the 3D is blurry or

makes you see double or gives you a headache, it’s a sign you need to get your vision checked. According to Kay, the ultimate time to catch the problem is before your child turns seven. After that it just gets worse. As for Siara, a quick fix is to wear the 3-D glasses over her real glasses or get contacts. Now for those with only vision in one eye or a lazy eye the problem will likely never be able to be fixed. “It’s pretty common, more than people realize,” said Kay. A tangled web that can be helped if you are willing to take a leap into addressing the problem. Dr. Kay said if you catch the problem in time you can treat it with a patch, eye exercises, or possibly by having surgery.

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Rehab for ADD Medications

On the Rise Reporting Cynthia Demos

Annie Gendaszek was introduced to ADHD medications when she was just 13-years old, by a friend with a prescription. “I really liked the effect and how they made me feel, so I sought out my own prescriptions from doctors,” said Gendaszek. By the time she was in college, she was abusing the drugs daily, and she knew she needed help. “Significant weight loss, irritable moods. I started lying, being dishonest, stealing,” Gendaszek claimed. Dr. Timothy Wilens, Director for the Center of Addiction Medicine in Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital, said an estimated five to ten percent of young people are misusing or abusing ADD/ADHD medications. “If you’re just popping them willy nilly and you’re using them in context with other substances, which is frequently occurring, that could be potentially dangerous,” said Wilens. Rehab centers say they’re seeing an influx of patients addicted to the drugs. “It’s huge. I have probably a hundred clients and over 80 percent of them have been addicted to Adderall since they were in grade school. It’s an enormous rise from just ten years ago,” said Velvet Mangan CEO Safe Harbor Treatment Centers for Women. Experts blame the fact that the drugs are easy to obtain and socially acceptable.

“It’s just kind of the norm on college campuses, just like drinking is,” Mangan pointed out. Timothy Wilens, insisted, “It’s similar to misusing any kind of amphetamine or speed or cocaine. And it’s going to require abstinence from that. It’s going to require recovery management skills, how to fight urges, how to fight cravings.” Rehab centers also focus on the emotional problems behind the substance abuse. “It’s not what you use, it’s why you’re using,” Mangan pointed out. “So we focus on life skills, we focus on self-esteem.” Through rehab, Annie got the help she needed. And she’s about to celebrate four years of sobriety. “It’s a really sad and lonely place to be. But there is hope and there is a solution.” said Annie. Experts point out in addition to being harmful to your health and addictive, selling ADHD prescription or even just giving it away to your friends is actually a felony offense subject to serious penalties including fines and jail time if convicted.

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Bryan Underwood

Ingrid Hoffmann

Bryan Underwood is a diet model turned chef. Instilled within his blood, Underwood was destined for the culinary scene. Rather than using processed foods, Underwood stresses “real food” with natural ingredients. His downtown Miami joint serves up everything from paninis to cupcakes, topped with a healthier, but just as tasty French buttercream. Or try a smoothie made with homemade Greek yogurt; flavors include mango, blueberry and acai. If looking to throw a healthy party, Bryan is available for catering as well.

This former Food Network star now has a Univision show called “Delicioso with Ingrid Hoffmann.” And with good reason, it is the first cooking show with a weekly U.S. broadcast on a national network. The Miami native has been in the cooking atmosphere for more than 13 years. And, just for good measure, Hoffmann co-owns the food truck Latin Burger and Taco. The Latin macho burger is to die for, no joke – chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, chuck, fresh-rolled sirloin and Ingrid’s special “avocadolicious” sauce, made with Chilean haas avocados.

Bryan In The Kitchen  bryaninthekitchen.com

Ralph Pagano

Ten Palms American Trackside Kitchen & Stone Crab Parlor gulfstreampark.com

Mr. Pagano “took his talents” to Broward’s Gulfstream Park in October after a stint at STK Miami. He even cooked up a storm with The Fountain Club Restaurant, a pop-up restaurant that offered up whole Florida red snapper and BBQ brisket through the end of June. The catch? The restaurant was set up along Gulfstream’s colorful fountains. There is no “horsing around” for Pagano even on Sundays, where he is the executive chef behind brunch. At $40, it’s worth it to try a slicing station, fresh fruits, cheeses and great desserts.

Latin Burger and Taco  latinburger.com

Michelle Bernstein Michy’s  michysmiami.com

“Top Chef” mentor and Delta Airlines first/business class meal designer, Michelle Bernstein does it all. The Miami native and Johnson & Wales graduate has four restaurants and a café, all of which have drawn great praise from Esquire and Gourmet Magazine. Now, for the food. Appropriately called “plates of resistance” because they are all dangerously good, highlights include squid ink handkerchief pasta and prawns as well as cioppino – a mix of fresh fish, clams, mussels, rock shrimp and calamari. And to avoid busting your wallet, all entrees are available in half portions.

Micah Edelstein

NeMesis Urban Bistro nemesisbistro.com

Another “Top Chef” contestant, Micah Edelstein has a “Ratatouille” type of setup. The main attraction includes roasted eggplant, tomato sauce and fried capers. The restaurant itself is designed in a vintage style with Middle-Eastern prints. You can’t get much more hip than Micah. “Sexy Nibbles” include leek and fig braised duck potstickers with a delightful guavacardamon sauce. Finish it off with the carrot ginger pecan cake pain perdue, which is topped with “rummed” up citrus syrup.

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High

Tech

Grilling Tools

Reporting Al Sunshine

It’s the time of year when cooks head outside and grill up a storm.

Now, they can do that on the go with Cuisinart’s Portable Roll-Away Gas Grill. According to Dan Ackerman at CNET, “It has a built in stand that folds down, and then you can just wheel the entire thing away. You can roll it down the street, or you can put it in the back of the car.” Keep the cook cool with the Sharper Image Barbecue Grill Light and Fan. Ackerman says, “The fans take the smoke and heat and move them away from you so that you can stand there right in front of the grill, and it’s a lot more comfortable.” For something simpler, the Luma Tongs on Amazon.com light the way so you can cook your patties to perfection with the help of Brookstone’s Talking Meat Thermometer. “You just plunge it right into whatever you’re cooking, and you have a little receiver you take with you,” says Ackerman. For drinks, Opena’s iPhone case doubles as a bottle opener, and the Cooper Cooler chills beverages in a snap. According to Ackerman, “You slip in a bottle of wine, or a bottle of beer, or a soda can, a little bit of water, a little bit of ice. Plug it in and hit start, and it will cool it down in three or four or five minutes.” For tunes, turn your grilling experience green with a solar powered Boombox by Eton Rukus or try Eco Terra’s Waterproof Player. Ackerman says, “You can even put your iPhone or your iPod inside in a waterproof case and just toss it in the pool. It will actually float.” These products cost anywhere from $20 to around $230.

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IKEA Plans To

Open Second

South Florida Store At Dolphin Mall IKEA lovers of Miami-Dade County could be in for a great surprise. IKEA, the popular Swedish-based home furnishings store, announced its plans for a Miami-Dade store in the City of Sweetwater, adjacent to the Dophin Mall. The up-and-coming store would be the second IKEA in South Florida; the first one is in Broward County. The IKEA Miami will reach up to 417,000-square-feet with about 1,500 spaces for parking. Located west of Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade IKEA customers will no longer have to travel to the IKEA Sunrise store. Pending approvals, construction of IKEA Miami could begin as early as spring 2013, with an opening as early as fall 2014. “We are thrilled with the reception afforded IKEA since entering the state nearly five years ago, so we are excited to submit plans for IKEA Miami where we can grow our Florida and southeastern U.S. reach” said Mike Ward, IKEA U.S. president. “This proposed store would complement our South Florida presence established in Sunrise and bring the unique family-friendly shopping experience closer to existing and new Miami-Dade customers.” IKEA Miami will feature nearly 10,000 exclusively designed items, 50 room-settings, three model home interiors, a supervised children’s play area and a 500-seat restaurant. A Children’s IKEA will also be included in the Showroom, providing baby care rooms, preferred parking and play areas throughout the store. Not only will IKEA be valuable for customers, but IKEA Miami expects to create more than 500 jobs during the construction phase and approximately 400 workers will be needed when the new store opens up. IKEA Miami aims to minimize impacts on the environment by including water-conserving restrooms, eliminating plastic bags from the check-out process and facilitating recycling of customers’ compact fluorescent bulbs.

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Infant

Mortality Rate

Drops To Record Low Florida’s infants are surviving life-threatening diseases at its highest rate on record. Florida’s infant mortality rate fell to 6.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, a record low and down 33 percent from 1990. The good news from the Florida Department of Health (DOH) was part of the Annual Bureau of Vital Statistics’ report. “Reducing infant mortality has been a priority in Florida for many years and remains a long term commitment,” said Division Director for Community Health Promotion Betsy Wood. “The success of decreasing the infant mortality rate is attributed to multiple factors like working with systems of care, quality providers and effective health messages.” County Health Departments and the DOH central office are responsible for implementing and continuing efforts to improve infant health. In Florida, these agencies’ efforts include: • State and federal Healthy Start programs, which provide universal risk screening of all Florida’s pregnant women and newborn infants • Money-saving waivers for Healthy Start Medicaid and Family Planning Medicaid • Multiple programs funded by Closing the Gap Grants, which reduce infant mortality and improve birth outcomes For further information on infant mortality, see the 2011 Florida Vital Statistics annual report. For a wealth of other health-related statistics, visit the Florida CHARTS website.

“Reducing infant mortality has been a priority in Florida for many years and remains a long term commitment,”

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The big game is on, you have your favorite tasty beverage, but you need the best pie to fully enjoy your night. Whatever you like on your pizza, these places will have your taste buds happy and your belt tightening.

Mario the Baker 6 locations. mariothebakerpizza.com

Mario’s been locally owned and in business since 1969, surviving several recessions and Dominos, Pizza Hut, and Papa John’s. It’s a South Florida staple where you can get hand-tossed pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and more. The restaurants have their own Italian-feel where you can also check out a game on the flat-screen televisions.

Pieducks www.pieducks.com

If you blink while you’re driving past the One Broadway building, you’ll miss Pieducks. It’s traditional, brick-oven pizza, but you can also get gourmet salads and desserts. If you have a tomato fetish, check out the “Major Tom Pie,” which has tomatoes, tomatoes, and more tomatoes on a three cheese pizza. They deliver in downtown and Brickell or you can eat at the restaurant.

John the Baker www.johnthebaker.net

Another hand-tossed pizza place that’s been in business since 1960 and owned by the Scinicariello family. It’s another favorite of the newsroom and we’re always glad to see the pizza’s coming. If pizza’s not your thing, check out the homemade pasta or some baked ziti. And make sure, if you make it to John’s, eat several of John’s world famous garlic rolls.

Rey’s Pizza www.reypizza.com

If you’re looking for something that is truly a South Florida experience, you can always hit up Rey’s Pizza for some good ol’ homemade Cuban pizza. Rey started out in a flea market before he began opening restaurants across Miami and Hialeah. You can grab your favorite Cuban-flavored pie while also chugging a little shot of Cuban coffee to truly get your taste buds happy and your heart beat racing.

Steve’s Pizza www.stevespizzas.net

This is New York-style pizza at its finest in South Florida. If you’re really ready to aim for the sky, you can reach for a full 23-inch jumbo size pizza. You can also hit up Steve’s for a nice lamb gyro. But, if you are going to get some pies from Steve’s, don’t get it delivered, head to the restaurant for a fun dining experience.

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Reporting Al Sunshine

The last thing on most parents’ mind this time of year is worrying about having identity thieves steal their children’s personal data to take out credit cards, loans, and even renting homes in their kids’ names. But it’s something that is a growing problem that parents should pay attention to. “It hasn’t really been a thought actually,” said Monica Nares, a mother of two in Kendall. “I remember their pediatricians office putting it on their initial papers and probably in their schools registration. But I haven’t really put their information out there other than those two times I can think of.” Recent studies by Carnegie Mellon University found children may be 50 times more likely to have their identities stolen than adults. The Federal Trade Commission also said it had more than 22,000 juvenile ID theft complaints in 2011. And parents should know, the problem is getting worse. “Generally, it tends to come to light once the children do turn 18 and get into the college years and obtain financial aid for the federal program. It

comes to light they may have mortgages out in their names and defaults or judgments that they’ve never had any knowledge of prior to that,” said James Porter of the Miami field office for the Secret Service. Mother of three Janelle Merritt said the identity theft problem is why she is so careful with her children’s identities. She said she asks how their records are being kept and makes sure they’re locked up, whether at her doctor’s office or at school. “When I look in their office it looks pretty concealed and it looks like it goes into a cabinet that’s locked, so I feel a little secure in that,” said Merritt. Merritt is doing just what’s the Federal Trade Commission said parents should be doing to protect their kids’ identities. Among the recommendations from the FTC are: • Ask schools and daycare centers how personal records are stored • Review school records for accuracy to see what personal information they may contain • Opt-out of school phone directories, so identity thieves won’t have your children’s home telephone numbers • Be careful what personal information you release to after-school activities. “Anyplace that you have to give the child’s information, the social security number, date of birth, first name, last name, address, that type of thing become ways that criminals might obtain it; whether it’s a medical facility or any other type of location facility that may use that information,” said Porter. “I’m still nervous, we always have fear,” Janelle said. “But I try not to live in fear; bad things can happen anytime.” Cyberscam experts said computers remain a popular way of getting kids to sign-up for free games or discounts in return for their names and other personal data; and it’s still a very common way for identity thieves to target young children.”

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Inspiring Moms Take Challenging Situation

Reporting Shannon Hori

To Help Others

Two South Florida mothers have taken a challenging situation and used it to refocus their own lives and in the process, impact others. Michelle Coffey-Garcia and Claudia Orrett met in the waiting room of a therapy office several years ago, where they both took their daughters who had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Both women delivered their children prematurely and said early on they knew their girls had the motor condition. Michelle told CBS4’s Shannon Hori when a doctor finally confirmed Sami had cerebral palsy; she felt relief because she finally had a diagnosis. Claudia had delivered twin girls. She said she knew Chloe had cerebral palsy because she could compare the development to her twin sister. She got the diagnosis when Chloe was 8-months old. “You’re happy in a sense you know what your child has. But on the flip side, you’re filled with so many emotions. ‘OK, what do you do next? What’s the next step?’” Both mothers started reading everything they could about cerebral palsy. At the therapy office they would share everything, specialists, treatments, and shoulders to lean on. Claudia and her husband decided to offer a specialized therapy at the Coral Gables children’s school they already ran, Blossom’s. That’s where Michelle’s daughter also gets therapy. Then, the women who had been soaking up information for years, asked this question. “We said to each other how could we share this information, it would be great,” Claudia said. “Oh, let’s start a magazine.” So they did and called it “Unique Me Magazine.” It’s for families with children with special needs. Unique Me is now in its second issue. The women explained when it becomes profitable they plan to provide scholarships for therapy for families in need. “We ourselves are accomplishing something we never imagined. I mean, a magazine, you know,” said Claudia proudly. Michelle agreed. “You look at the magazine. You look at it and say, ‘Now I understand why we have our daughters. Now it’s all coming together.’”

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Do you love to dance? Does your child? Miami is home to some of the most respected dance studios in the country. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering where to start looking for the right studio at which you and your child can take dance classes, look no further.

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Arthur Murray Dance Studio  www.arthur-murray.com

Open since 1955, Arthur Murray Dance Studio has been running longer than any other dance studio in the world. Throughout that time, they have produced some nationally ranked professional and amateur competitive dancers. Today, they teach social dancing, especially for weddings and parties. Lessons in dances such as tango, bolero, cha cha, fox trot, hustle, mambo, merengue, rumba, salsa, samba, swing, Viennese waltz, waltz and West Coast swing are all offered. Pick a couple to try and find what makes you move.

In Motion Performing Arts Center  www.inmotionmiami.com

Catering to both children and adults, In Motion Performing Arts Center provides dance lessons in styles of ballet, tap, jazz, modern and contemporary. However they also go beyond these classical forms, offering lessons in hip-hop, pilates, jazz funk, ballroom and vocal/musical theater. Preparatory classes are available to those auditioning for the New World School of the Arts. Voted Miami’s Best Dance Center by “The New Times,” they instruct dancers at every level.

Miami Dance & Music Academy  www.mdmacademy.com

At Miami Dance & Music Academy, you can take dance classes with your child. For children ages 6 and under, they offer smaller class sizes and a teaching assistant. The Academy has a 6,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility complete with one way observation windows and TVs in the lobby to watch your child at all times. They also offer one on one private music lessons. Adults can take some private lessons with their child for free. They teach ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, pointe, modern, belly dancing, flamenco, kindergarten dance, acrobatics, piano, guitar and voice.

Peaches School of Dance and Music  www.peachesdanceandmusic.com

Coconut Grove Ballet Dance Center  www.coconutgroveballet.com

Peaches School of Dance and Music is a studio that offers classes to children ages 3 into adulthood, no matter their level of dance or music experience. They provide lessons in hip-hop, ballet, baby dance, jazz, acrobatics, contemporary, modern, musical theater, Latin ballroom, tap, voice, piano and guitar. Peaches even teaches drama and improvisational theater. They provide performance opportunities through recitals, offer workshops taught by guest faculty and their elite and senior dance teams have the chance to attend Broadway Dance Center classes in New York City.

At the Coconut Grove Ballet Dance Center, the main focus is ballet training. Classes begin for children between the ages of 5 and 7. However, they do offer adult classes as well. Students can climb the ladder from beginner to advanced levels. Ballet classes follow a strict syllabus, which focuses on proper technique and alignment with influences from the Vaganova, Abt and Finis Jhung methods of teaching. They do offer other forms of dance classes in addition to ballet including tap, hip-hop, modern, jazz, acrobatics and flamenco.

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Low-Income Ninth Graders To

Get New PCs For $25 MIAMI (CBSMiami.COM) — Low-income Miami-Dade students entering ninth grade have an opportunity to start school armed with a brand new computer. For just $25, the students can purchase the new tool for high school. A federally-funded grant for the LINK (Learn Ideas, Navigate Knowledge) computer literacy program makes it all possible. According to a news release, over one million dollars was set aside for the program, which the district says will enhance students’ Internet access from home. Students will be selected to participate in the LINK program through a random lottery. To qualify for a new netbook: • Incoming ninth grade students must be enrolled in

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For more information, please visit the LINK program’s website at link.dadeschools.net

the free or reduced-price lunch program • Parents must apply to the LINK program online through the Parent Portal before September 21* • Parents must also attend The Parent Academy’s free but mandatory training course * If parents do not have a Parent Portal account, they must visit their child’s school to receive a PIN number and to register. The Parent Academy course will educate parents on computer basics, provide tips on how the Internet can help in daily life and inform parents how to keep their kids safe online. Computer training and distribution events will be held at various locations throughout the fall. For more information, please visit the LINK program’s website at link.dadeschools.net or call 305-9953276.

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Commuter Marriages MIAMI (CBSMiami.com)

Grow As Economy Slows

Reporting Cynthia Demos

Every night, Nancy Fagen comes home to an empty house and it’s not because she’s single. Her husband is three thousand miles away, at work. It’s yet another side effect of the economy forcing some committed couples into “commuter marriages.” “The first time we were apart, it was for about a month, and it was hard,” Fagen said. “It’s so lonely and I know he was lonely.” Many people are being kept apart because of the shaky job market. Some are relocating to retain a job and the numbers are showing that it’s an upward trend. About 3 ½ million couples are living in commuter marriages, which is up 30 percent since 1990. Those numbers continue to rise. “The real estate market is really depressed, so the other partner ends up staying behind until the house sells,” said Karla Bergen, a Ph.D. and assistant professor and communications program coordinator of Women’s

Studies at the College of Saint Mary. “People get married to be together and when you’re in a commuter marriage, you don’t see each other as you would normally.” It can also be an expensive proposition. A recent survey found that only a quarter of businesses offer assistance to commuting employees. But the author of “The Commuter Marriage” says cheap technology via Skype, cellphones and texting helps bridge the long distance. “It’s really good for the person far away to feel more connected and it’s also good for the person at home to feel like the person who’s away understands what’s going on,” said Tina Tessina, PhD., psychotherapist, and author of The Commuter Marriage.

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For Information Call: 305.477.1699 She said there can even be surprising benefits to a commuter arrangement. “It can refresh a marriage that’s stale because people have been together all the time and there’s nothing new happening and suddenly you get that rush of ‘Wow I’ve missed you!’” Tessina said. Nancy Fagen agrees saying absence has really made her heart grow fonder. “It’s a honeymoon! We don’t focus on the negative because we don’t have time to,” she said. The economy isn’t the only thing to blame for an increase in commuter marriages. Experts say an increase of people meeting online and a more global economy are also factoring into such arrangements.

“It’s really good for the person far away to feel more connected and it’s also good for the person at home to feel like the person who’s away understands what’s going on,”

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Best Spray Tan Salons Keep Your Glow:

In Miami

Sure Miami is filled with sun but that isn’t the safe way to get a good glow. Tanning beds are dangerous as well so the best option to get golden are spray tan services. These Miami spray tan salons offer the latest technologies for fast, natural, great-looking tans. From one minute sessions to group tanning parties, these salons have it covered.

Aventura Spray Tan www.aventuraspraytan.com

Aventura Spray Tan has quick-drying (less than 10 minutes) airbrush tanning services. The finished look is bronze and natural-looking with no streaks and no odors. The prices are very reasonable for these organic spray tan services and they also specialize in eyelash extensions. This salon is by appointment only so there’s no line and no wait.

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Forever Tan

www.forevertanmiami.com

Streak-free, and realistic-looking tans are the results at Forever Tan. Their organic airbrush tan system is available for four tan looks: light tropical, medium tropical, dark tropical, and clear (shows more color gradually over the hours and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rub off). Exfoliating services are also offered with their great European Body Brushing. Forever Tan will also happily help clients organize tanning parties to make it a day with friends.

TanSoBe

www.tansobe.com

TanSoBe was voted Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Sunless Tanning Salon by Citysearch. They have the latest in tanning technology as well as great pricing including convenient monthly plans. TanSoBe offers Infinity Sun custom airbrushing (a personalized service performed by attendants). They also have the VersaSpa voiceactivated, fully-automated spray tanning system. They claim to be the only tanning salon in Miami to have one with the Mystic Tan formula and the tanning is done in less than a minute!

Sobe Tan by Fabiola www.sobetan.com

Sobe Tan by Fabiola is a spray tanning service by a top aesthetician. Fabiola uses her own formula for her turbo airbrush tanning services. The results are streakless, odorless, and not sticky. She also sells great products to continue the glow in between services including her Tan in a Can and Airbrush Tan Extender Lotion.

Tan V

www.tan-v.com

Tan V is one of the most popular tanning salons in South Beach. No appointment is necessary for this busy hub but the wait is never usually long. Their UV-Free Versa Spa spray tanning system gives a great glow to skin as well as moisturizing and rejuvenating benefits. There is a second location in Coral Gables for tanners on the mainland.

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Research:

Telling

Lies

Can Make You Physically Sick Reporting Cynthia Demos

As children we learn honesty is the best policy– but as adults–not everyone adheres to it. “I did not have sexual relations with that woman,” declared former President Bill Clinton. “I know that it’s not possible that this child could be mine,” insisted former Presidential candidate John Edwards. “I shall resign the presidency effective tomorrow,” said President Richard Nixon in 1974. Studies estimate Americans lie eleven times a week, on average. “There are lot’s of reasons people lie, personal gain, avoiding some untoward consequence, sometimes we lie to boost our self-esteem,” said Psychiatrist Dr. Robin Kerner. But whatever the reason, a new study–conducted by the University of Notre Dame suggests it’s bad for your health. “One group was specifically told to try not to lie and the other, the control group, was not given any such instructions,” said Dr. Kerner. Researchers say the group of participants who reduced lying for ten weeks– experienced significantly fewer headaches–sore throats–tenseness–anxiety–and other health problems–than those who continued to lie regularly.

“I think anything that is going to affect our stress, affects our health,” Kerner declared. Kerner says it makes perfect sense because lying is stressful. ”If I’m telling lies, especially major lies, that’s going to create a lot of internal stress which can manifest itself in a whole host of medical problems.” But it’s not just major lies that can make you sick. “Sometimes we do this to help other people, ‘Gee, I love your hair cut,’ when I don’t like it very much,” said Kerner. Researchers found even little white lies–like exaggerations–and making false excuses–can be harmful to your health. “I don’t know, I’ll have to see if it impacts my life, they say you know what happened to her, she told too many lies,” one woman told us. While some people say they don’t see the harm in telling little white lies–especially if it makes friends and family feel better–others say lying–big or small– just isn’t worth it. Dr. Kerner said it’s important to get to the root of why you’re lying–which can help you curb it. “For some people lying can become a sort of a coping strategy. So instead of dealing with the problem, they create this world of lies.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS / SEPTEMBER 2012

September 2012

Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival (from 9/29/2012 to 9/30/2012) http://coconutgrovepumpkinpatch.com A variety of fun activities for the whole family, including a true pumpkin patch in the center of all the action with more than 2,000 pumpkins! Plus, kids will enjoy the hay maze, kids fun zone with rides & inflatable attractions, a dress-your-own scarecrow village, food booths, and on-going shows on the main stage. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Design for a Living World

Flamenco Puro and Tango Argentina (9/29/2012) - www.claritafilgueiras.com Spain and Argentina’s hearts beat together as one in this passionate evening of the hottest art forms: Flamenco and Tango Argentino. The most exciting show in Miami, exploring connections between two elegant genres. With Master Artists: Tango dancers Eddy Hernandez, Veronica Trill, and Bandoneon player David Alsina, Flamenco guitarist/singer Cristian Puig, percussionist Romulo Bernal, and award winner-choreographer Clarita Filgueiras.

Miami Spice Restaurant Program (from 8/1/2012 to 9/30/2012) www.iLoveMiamiSpice.com If you’re visiting during August or September, don’t miss a chance to savor some of our area’s most spectacular cuisine. Greater Miami and the Beaches’ top restaurants offer mouthwatering meals at incredible savings.

(from 7/26/2012 to 10/26/2012) www.coralgablesmuseum.org This internationally acclaimed exhibit features intriguing works from 10 of the world’s most renowned designers, including Isaac Mizrahi, Kate Spade New York, Yves Béhar and Maya Lin. In developing the exhibit, The Nature Conservancy invited these designers, plus Ted Muehling, Stephen Burks, Abbott Miller, Hella Jongerius, Christien Meindertsma and Ezri Tarazi, to create usable objects from sustainable materials sourced from around the world. The collection of stunningly beautiful designs, including clothing, furniture, accessories and more, is on display in the exhibit, along with the photographs of award-winning photojournalist Ami Vitale, who documented the people and places associated with the project.

19th Annual Hollywood Beach Latin Festival (9/16/2012) www.hollywoodbeachlatinfestival.com Showcasing Latin culture with both traditional and folkloric music by internationally renowned performers and top local musicians on two stages, dancing, food vendors, arts and crafts and children’s activities.

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Wheelin’ Dealin’ Food Fest

Saturday Nights at the Winery

(9/15/2012) www.magiccitycasino.com Invite family and friends to enjoy the best of Miami’s food trucks with gourmet food options that will rock your taste buds. 5-10 p.m.

(9/15/2012) - www.schneblywinery.com Schnebly Redland’s Winery features a lively Saturday happy hour with live entertainment, tropical wine tasting set amid a beautiful tropical environment with fish ponds and a waterfall.

Key Biscayne Triathlon Trilogy (9/9/2012) http://www.triathlontrilogy.com The Trilogy International will feature a 1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike, and 5.2 mile run and all finishers will get a limited edition Trilogy International Finisher medal. All finishers will get series points towards the international Trilogy series championship. All races begin at 7 a.m.

GableStage at the Biltmore: Ruined

(from 9/8/2012 to 10/7/2012) www.gablestage.org Winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards. This probing work about the resilience of the human spirit during times of war is a searing variation on Brecht's Mother Courage, translated to a brothel in the conflict-torn Congo. By Lynn Nottage, the author of Intimate Apparel, a GableStage hit in 2006.

Miami Soccer Festival

Miami International Wine Fair (from 9/14/2012 to 9/16/2012) http://www.miamiwinefair.com Guests have the opportunity to taste more than 1,500 different wines from 20 countries. Hundreds of renowned importers, distributors and retailers participate every year in the Fair's innovative Buyers Program that guarantees exhibitors meetings with relevant potential buyers from all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

(from 9/29/2012 to 9/30/2012) http://www.miamisoccerfestival.org The annual Miami Soccer Festival exists to promote, celebrate and share "The Beautiful Game" of soccer with the community of Miami and beyond within a healthy family environment. A full range of youth, adult and co-ed teams play in various 11v11, 7v7 and 5v5 tournaments whilst a popular mix of local bands perform live on stage. Additional entertainment includes Soccer 5 Live tricks, juggling, world record attempts, soccer walk, get in the game fitness and fun, and a full range of food from around the worlds within the soccer village, which also features soccer merchandise, soccer games and a FIFA tournament played on PS3 and Xbox, and special guest appearances over the two days.

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Reporting Cynthia Demos

A controversial approach to marriage, and staying married has lots of ladies talking, especially in South Florida. In the New York Times best-selling books, “The Surrendered Single” and “The Surrendered Wife”, the author Laura Doyle claims her ‘surrendering’ approach to dating and marriage can transform relationships and bring women romance, harmony, and the intimacy they crave. But is the advice really helpful? CBS4 had four women test the books to see if it worked. Danielle Klahr, a 33-year-old single teacher said she’s hoping to find ‘the one.’ “My parents just want me to meet the right person,” explained Klahr to CBS4’s Cynthia Demos. Sabrina Cohen is 34-years-old. She is single and heads The Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research. “I think for me personally, my fears revolve around my disability and myself worth,” said Sabrina who was in a car accident and is now a quadriplegic. She and her best friend Danielle are studying the book “The Surrendered Single.” Debbie Israel was also put to the test. She’s engaged and is a teacher. Israel questioned, “Do I take the plunge? Do I get married and take the chance?” Gloria Drago is the fourth woman. She’s been married for 24 years and she definitely has a goal. “Keeping things a little bit spicy and fresh, sometimes it’s not easy, especially with teenagers in the house,” said Drago. The four women met with the author of the two books. “As a woman, we actually have all the power to make or break our relationships,” explained Doyle. Doyle believes single women shouldn’t look for “Mr. Right”, they should attract him instead. As for married women, they shouldn’t try to control everything. Just surrender a little and the intimacy will be back, she said. Here are some of Laura Doyle’s key tips:

• Smile at the universe • Allow him to ask you out • Be quiet • Listen more • Talk less • Take a compliment • Accept help • Get online for dating • Remember a suggestion or advice often comes across as criticism After four weeks of implementing what the women learned from the author and in the books, CBS4’s Cynthia Demos checked back in with the ladies. The married women said the tips in the book definitely worked for them. When asked whether her sex life was better, Gloria Drago, married for 24 years, replied with a smile, “Oh yes. There were some good tips in the book, definitely.” One of the best tips Gloria got out of the book was to talk less. “Be quiet and listen that’s one of my biggest faults listening.” For engaged Debbie Israel, she had to learn how to take a compliment. “The man feels like the man and it does something to pump him up,” said Israel. The single ladies also felt the book had a positive impact. “Smile at the universe was a really good one,” said Danielle Klahr. “I noticed that people were smiling back.” While she hasn’t had any dates in the four weeks after meeting with the author, she said she felt things were getting aligned. Sabrina Cohen followed the advice of Laura Doyle and spruced up her online profile. “I changed my profile on a few sites and was straight forward and fun. Within a few conversations one guy said ‘I’d like to take you out’.” She went on the date and said he is not ‘the one’ but it was wonderful practice and definitely made her feel more comfortable for the next time.

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How To Stay

Germ Free Through School Year MIAMI (CBS4) — Going back to school is synonymous for most kids with getting sick. Illnesses such as colds, flu, head-lice and pink eye are common but there are five major things you can do to stay germ free through the school year.

But do parents know what those five things are? CBS4’s Cynthia Demos put parents at Dolphin Mall to the test. She first asked father of three Ovidio Naranjo what the most important thing his kids could do to stay germ free through the school year. He said, “Wash your hands.” Correct! Miami Children’s Hospital pediatrician Dr. Marcos Mestre said the golden rule for school is washing your hands. “Obviously before they eat and anytime they feel they’ve gotten their hands dirty,” he said. He also recommends that kids carry hand sanitizer if they can’t make it to the wash room. School nurse Cindy Harrah agreed and said the second most important thing to do to stay healthy is to get into a sleep routine. “They will require 8-10 hours of sleep a night,” she explained. Number three on the list is going to a pediatrician before school starts for a checkup. Cynthia asked dad Jose Llerena if his kids went for a checkup and he said, “Yes, my wife took care of that!” Number four on the list is make sure vaccines are up to date including meningitis and tetanus booster. Number five on the list is all fitness all the time and check your child’s BMI. That’s something mom Maria Perez did last year. She said her daughter actually lost 20 pounds and is now healthy and happy for school. So parents, if your kids follow these tips they can be sick only 25-percent of the time that is a 75-percent improvement rate.

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Reporting Cynthia Demos

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Best

Independent

Movie Theaters

In Miami

O Cinema  o-cinema.org

Founded with a matching grant by the Knight Foundation (for every dollar donated the foundation matches it), this cinema is the first in the artistic melting pot known as the Wynwood Arts District. Nestled in a neighborhood teeming with art galleries and studios, it provides affordable films in a variety of genres that would not ordinarily be seen in Miami. Providing a full schedule of new works and second runs targeted to all demographics within the community, it also hosts the European Film Festival.

The motion picture business has turned into one mega release after another with ceaseless ad campaigns and crossmerchandising tie-ins splashed across all forms of media. At times, it seems that artistry has sold out to mass commercialism and pureprofit motive. However, there is a way to get back to small, artful films. Enter independent films. Growing in popularity, back-tobasics productions are done with lower budgets and an eye on the core components of storytelling with good writing, superb acting, excellent directing and an appreciative audience. Get back to the core of it all by checking out a variety of diverse screenings at any of Miami’s independent theaters.

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Miami Beach Cinematheque mbcinema.com

Though tucked inside the Miami Beach City Hall, this theatre is the home for the Miami Beach Film Society and is the headquarters of the Miami Beach International Film Festival. Originally opened in 1927 by Carl Fisher, the cinema provides a historic and vibrant alternative to commercial motion-picture screenings and is the premiere art house for independent film fans who flock to Miami for its international diversity.

Bill Cosford Cinema  cosfordcinema.com

The University of Miami proudly hosts this cinema named after beloved Miami Herald entertainment reporter and adjunct professor for the school’s motion-picture curricula Bill Cosford. It is an educational resource and a public mecca for films on the wide screen and is open for screenings as well as lectures each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Whether you are a fan of contemporary or classic cinema or adore foreign films, this theatre is for you.

Tower Theater  mdc.edu/tower

Located in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana on the central thoroughfare known as Calle Ocho, this timeless and historic gem is the lifeblood of independent films in multi-cultural languages. Originally a beacon of escape and entertainment for Cubans flocking to Miami, it is now run by Miami Dade College. Specializing in daily showings of different films, USA Today called this cinema “one of the ten great places to see a movie in splendor.”

Coral Gables Art Cinema  gablescinema.com

The newest addition to Miami’s indie film scene, this gem in historic Coral Gables brings multi-ethnic, bilingual and cross-cultural flare to filmgoers every day of the week. Screening 16/35mm films with HD theatre-quality sound and stadium seating, it is undoubtedly the most comfortable theatre in Miami in which to enjoy the art of non-commercial filmmaking. The cinema strives to support the arts in the community among a diverse group of patrons by advancing the medium through a generous and diverse schedule designed to satisfy as well as entertain.

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“Animal Friend”

MIAMI (CBSMiami.com)

Plates Fund Local Animal Shelters Our pets do so much for us. So why not do something for them? The state’s county license tag offices are selling license plates that generate money for nonprofits and government-run animal shelters. Each plate sold generates $25 to the groups, helping to cut down on the booming pet population.

One group that stands to benefit is the Humane Society of Broward County, which recently won a $25,000 grant to help spay and neuter an additional 100 pit bulls and 900 cats. You can purchase the license plates online, or at a license tag office in any Florida county.

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Best Pool Halls Churchill’s

www.churchillspub.com

in Miami

From South Beach to edgy Wynwood to upand-coming Downtown Miami, South Florida is brimming with neighborhood haunts and city bars in which to shoot a friendly game of pool or participate in a competitive tournament. Whether you still want to keep it chic and hip or you are an alternative and underground type, there’s a pool hall in your area just waiting to be discovered.

Since 1979, Churchill’s has been located in the unpretentious Little Haiti neighborhood, providing a laid back vibe and plenty of entertainment for its patrons. Churchill’s is a quintessential dive bar where you can always expect to be served the best libations while shooting some pool on some well kept felt tables. Be ready for some loud live music and games broadcasted via satellite TV to keep you entertained while you play. There’s even a full-service laundry room open to the public. Just make sure to remember to grab your clothes from the dryer after you are taken away by the entertainment.

Doral Billiards & Sports Bar  www.doralbilliards.com

The name says it all, and although it is not located in one of the most traveled touristic paths, it’s where you speak the billiard lingo. This is the real deal for members of the United States Billiard Association who can play the 3-D “Carambola” Billiard for free every Monday. Come to Doral Billiards & Sports Bar to play on tables kept in mint condition, nibble on good food and listen to great music. In between games of cutthroat, mingle with patrons watching the game on one of the bar’s 16 HDTVs or five oversized screen projectors.

Midtown Sports Bar & Lounge (305) 576-4424

When in Buena Vista looking to be buzzed in a bar that serves beers for under two bucks, you don’t want a ritzy, posh space that makes you feel you should be wearing a sports jacket. Midtown Sports Bar & Lounge provides the feel of a dive bar with food and drinks at almost unbeatable prices (be sure to try the buffalo wings). Play some pool and listen to jukebox music to keep yourself entertained. Midtown offers free WiFi and private parking lot, which makes it easy when it comes to deciding where to go to spend some quality time with friends and watch your favorite sports team on oversized screen.

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Chalk

chalkmiami.com

Squeezed among the usual SoBe crowded and famed clubs, the building where Chalk is located used to be a bank, hence the name of its VIP room: Vault. It is a fresh, unpretentious venue with no cover charge, but there are often lines to get in. Inside, Chalk is very streamlined: one simple industrial bar and two main rooms, one with ping pong tables, the other with pool tables. For a two bottle minimum, you can reserve the VIP room located all the way at the back of Chalk, giving you the privacy of a party within the party. Even better, an exclusive iPod dock is available to VIPs. Call it hip or upbeat, but you are sure to have a different South Beach experience. One warning: smoking is allowed here.

Purdy Lounge  www.purdylounge.com

Purdy Lounge has that perfect combination of dive bar and easy lounge with mismatched vintage couches and an immense pool table in the center of the main room. Head here to begin your South Beach night out with drinks and a pool game or go once the bars close, as Purdy is open until 5 a.m. No matter when you go once inside, pool is the center of everything at Purdy. While you’re shooting pool, enjoy live entertainment in the form of open mic nights, reggae night, or stop in on thirsty Thursdays for discounted drinks.

Hotel Delano  www.delano-hotel.com

Hotel Delano opened in the mid 90s as the last generation urban resort, an oasis in the middle of “America’s most energized gateway cities.” One of the most entertaining elements has since been the lobby that hosts quaint relaxing corners behind columns and sheer curtains. Locals mingle with hotel patrons at the Delano’s sushi and sake restaurant or beside the pool table located by the chic Rose Bar. Happy hour is the best time to play billiards and enjoy a martini while you’re at it.

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New Workout Fitness Buffs Sweeping South Florida

Reporting Rhiannon Ally

If you get bored with your workout easily, it may be time to switch it up. Interval training classes are more popular than ever and can offer a very intense workout which means more results in less time. CBS4’s Rhiannon Ally tried a class at Orangetheory Fitness. She also spoke with others in the class to see if they think the classes are worth all the hype. Andy Westbrook, from North Miami Beach, said he’s noticed results from the classes. “My pants have gotten looser; I’ve gotten better at the workout. It’s better cardio and I feel better overall.” Interval training is not as complicated as it looks. It’s short bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter exercise. Chan Gannaway from Orangetheory Fitness didn’t go easy on Rhiannon. “You’re going to suffer a little bit and then we’ll pull you out of it. I don’t want you to suffer the whole hour,” he told her.

At this fitness center, there are trainers motivating people every step of the way. “The coaches are there, constantly pushing you, pushing, pushing, and at the end of 60 minutes, you come out exhausted with a really good workout,” said Westbrook. Every participant has a heart monitor strapped on during the whole hour. They say it’s one of the things that make this workout so unique. “I’ve been in this industry 17 years and I’ve never seen people want information like now,” said Gannaway. “They want to be efficient and don’t want to work out six days a week if they don’t have to.” Orangetheory has locations throughout South Florida. Go to www.orangetheoryfitness.com to find one near you.

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Swim Safety

In South Florida Often A Matter Of

Life & Death

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 – 4 and Florida’s drowning death rate among children age 5 is the highest in the nation. These statistics show why its so important for children in South Florida to get swimming lessons. It could mean the difference between life and death, a lesson the Marzan family learned first hand. When 3-year-old Bowen Marzan slipped and fell into a pool, his mother Park apartment, leaving his father distraught. Jacqueline froze in fear. “I can’t explain it, I can’t explain it,” said Cenou Sabin. “He just slid on the edge and went right under and we were just in shock,” Police say taking precautions is imperative. said Jacqueline. “If you know your child can’t swim and you live by a body of water, you Weeks before, a decision to put Bowen in swimming lessons at the Miami need to take every precaution,” said Veda Coleman-Wright with the Broward Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center may have saved his life. Sheriff’s Office. “I see there is a gate around the lake, but I’m told the gate “He swam to the edge so I’m happy I kept him in the lessons cause it was was not locked.” enough to get him to safety,” said Marzan. The likelihood of these tragedies are even higher in a place like South Unfortunately, similar situations don’t always have such happy endings. Florida. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report drownings as “Around summertime we see the public service announcements, but in the leading cause of injury and death for young children ages 1 to 4 and an South Florida we can talk about this year round with the warm climate,” estimated 19-percent of drowning deaths involving children occur in public insisted Coleman-Wright. pools where lifeguards are present. For Jacqueline the lessons were a peace of mind. “Make it a priority, even Swim lessons mean the difference between life and death. According to if the children are reluctant, crying and screaming, the instructors know the CDC, three children die every day what they are doing. You should definitely as a result of drowning, and a 9-year-old continue and make sure they learn.” “If you know your child can’t swim and you live South Florida boy, unfortunately, became For more information about swim by a body of water, you need to take every precau- safety classes in your neighborhood, go to part of that statistic recently. Divers pulled the body of Samuel Sabin tion,” neighbors4neighbors.org. out of a lake behind his family’s Oakland

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