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Whether you see them or not, they see you. From highways, to street corners, banks to gas stations, school buses to metro movers, surveillance cameras are everywhere.
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MIAMI (CBS4) – Whether you see them or not, they see you. From highways, to street corners, banks to gas stations, school buses to metro movers, surveillance cameras are everywhere. In reality, experts say this technology is already being used in ways imaginable only in fictional stories five or ten years ago. For instance, in New York City back in May, 2010, 82 different public cameras and dozens of other private cameras caught an attempted car bombing in Times Square. Only because of this technology was US Customs able to catch up to and arrest Faisal Shahzad as he boarded an airplane to flee the country and fly to Dubai. Experts say the same systems are in place all over the place here in South Florida. Used by both public and private entities, the experts say these cameras see a lot more of you than you might imagine. “The Person of Interest TV show is a little more real than you might think,” said Declan McCullagh, chief political
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industry and individual citizens who are watching you as well.
with protecting your privacy such as Florida’s ACLU’s Howard Simon.
“Right now it’s pretty easy to track someone,” said McCullagh.
“Full perimeter protection is installed everywhere you look,” said Phil Bomeisl Security 101, a specialized South Florida security consulting firm that provides surveillance technology for a half dozen private companies in South Florida.
“Technology is completely over running our privacy rights,” said ACLU Florida executive director Simon. “People are losing their right to privacy without even knowing about it.”
An estimated 30 million surveillance cameras in the United States do just that, track someone. That’s more cameras than there are people in the state of Florida. Those cameras shoot 4 billion hours of footage of us every week. And it’s not just the cameras you see. Reporting Stephen Stock SStock@cbs.com
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“It can be (in a) fax machine, computer monitors, any device that has a power supply all the time,” said Tim Wilcox, a private investigator who specializes in sweeping for hidden cameras and bugs that have been planted in homes or businesses. “We’ve identified over 40 different appliances that are plugged into a wall, clocks, lamps, radios, air fresheners, strip outlets (and carry a bug or surveillance camera),” said Wilcox. “A/C power strips are most common.” In fact, this type of surveillance equipment has been around for a long time. Experts say the difference then and now is other new technology, such as facial recognition software and large computer storage capabilities, which have become so efficient and good that this new technology allows specific people to be tracked. “You combine good surveillance cameras with database technology with bigger and bigger hard drives and you can store a lot of video about someone,” said CNET’s McCullagh. “And put it in a database in a way that would have been far too expensive even a decade ago or even five years ago.” And it’s not just government but private
“Right here they have 59 cameras,” Bomeisl said as he showed CBS4 Investigates around one condominium complex where Bomeisl set up security systems. “From the time you come in (to the complex) security is able to see you.” Bomeisl took us behind the scenes to see how several surveillance systems work. “Notice there is a camera in lobby looking back this way,” Bomeisl said as he showed CBS4 Investigates around. Bomeisl also showed off another system he helped install on the streets of Lauderdale by the Sea where as soon as you enter town police are watching and recording. You’re on camera whether you know it or not. “They’re able to pan and see the entire area,” said Bomeisl. “They could zoom and see every facial hair on our face right now.” Bomeisl also showed us hidden surveillance cameras used by Boca Raton police to monitor activity in a municipal park. “I think the average person is a lot more unaware than they think,” said Bomeisl. “You’re likely that at some point on your walk down the street or driving along that you’re on camera somehow, somewhere being watched.” All this worries people who are concerned
There is one technology from the TV show that isn’t quite yet matched by reality: facial recognition software used to track you in REAL TIME. But experts say THAT capability is only 5 years or less away. “We may have reached the point of no return (in the ability of facial recognition software and massive video storage). (We can now) record video of people walking down the street (or) walking down the sidewalk, said CNET’s McCullagh, “And then we could save all that video” until the point in time that real time facial recognition software, algorithms and computer power becomes good enough to crunch the data in real time. “Then we run the algorithms in five years or in three years or whenever they become good enough,” said McCullagh. “And then we can create this cradle to grave record of where someone is just based on where they’re seen in public. And that’s something we haven’t seen before in the privacy sphere. And that’s a little worrisome.” McCullagh says simply that within a couple of years the computer software and power will exist to allow someone to track you and keep up with specific, targeted people in real time just like they do right now on the TV show. You can watch Person of Interest every Thursday night at 9:00pm Eastern on CBS.
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I-95 Express Lane Construction Begins In Broward Glades Interchange to near Davie Boulevard. During the construction, one express lane will be added in each direction along the 13 mile stretch; with entrances and exits at Broward Boulevard, Griffin Road and Ives Dairy Road. The Ives Dairy Road interchange will be modified and select bridges will be widened. Also, new noise walls will be erected at certain locations between Hollywood Boulevard and Taft Street. “If it’s a faster ride great,” said Lloyd and Betty Hall. “If it gets me five to ten minutes extra sleep maybe.” Reporting Tiffani Helberg thelberg@cbs.com FT. LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami.com) – Broward commuters will have to pack some patience for the next couple of years on I-95. Monday morning the Florida Department of Transportation kicked off a three-year construction project to extend the I-95 express toll lanes into the county. The $106 million project will extend the existing toll express lanes from the Golden
Once completed, tolls on the new express lanes will vary depending on the level of congestion, in order to keep traffic in the express lanes moving at a minimum of 45 MPH
vehicles, as well as buses and motorcycles will all be able to use the lanes for free.
together so that cars can’t go between those polls,” said FDOT’s Barbara Kelleher.
The Florida Department of Transportation said the project will be completed in three years and workers will do what they can to minimize construction delays on the highway.
At the beginning of November, CBS4 reported that FDOT officials were conducting studies to see if toll express lanes would work on I-75 and the Palmetto Expressway as well.
“During peak hours, the same number of lanes that are out there today will be open,” said Tish Burgher with 95 Express. “There will be lane closures during non-peak hours.”
For more details on the 95 Express Project go to www.95express.com.
But some drivers worry about a repeat of the headache created by the new toll lanes when they were installed in Dade county.
But not everyone thinks its a good proposal.
“It’s chaotic, it’s gonna create accidents like it did when they started the dividers the first second day was nightmares,” remembered, Fernando Lorenzo, a driver.
“You’re not getting your money’s worth out of it,” said commuter Samantha Stone-Lorenzo. “Like I said its just more money for the state.”
The FDOT said we wont see any drivers weaving in and out of the traffic sticks used to divide the toll lanes from local traffic this time.
Registered vanpools, carpools and hybrid
“They’re (the sticks) going to actually be closer
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Grinchbusters Look To Keep Your Holidays Happy
Reporting Gio Benitez GBenitez@cbs.com MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – Black Friday sales brought out holiday shoppers in full force, but along with the vast number of shoppers, burglars are also out hoping to steal your latest purchase. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the busiest time of year for shoppers as they wait for all of the hottest bargains. As you continue to fill bag after bag
with purchases and load them into your car, the temptation for thieves is obvious.
thieves; she carried all of her bags through the mall.
The Miami-Dade Police Department has a special program called the “Grinchbusters” that looks to help keep shoppers safe. Police say purse snatchings, pick-pocketing, distraction thefts, and car break-ins are all crimes to pay attention to this time of year.
“I think that’s a good idea; to keep it with us,” Ochoa said.
“We’re driving around and we see people in the parking lot who are sitting and waiting, or they are driving around looking for someone walking to the car to drop something off and go back,” said Miami-Dade Police Officer Elton Mathis. “Don’t make yourself a victim by walking to the car, dropping something off, and go back into the mall. Get what you gotta get, go home, and enjoy the holidays,” Shopper Jackie Ochoa was out early and filling bag after bag on Friday. “Christmas is coming and my daughter’s getting married next week, so it’s last minute shopping,” Ochoa said. Still, Ochoa had a way to deal with potential
Shoppers looking to make sure they have a happy holiday season by remembering several key steps as they move from store to store in December. The Grinchbusters have these suggestions to avoid being a target: • Always be aware of your surroundings. People who are aware are less likely to become victims. • Carry your purse over your shoulder and close to your body. Do not keep wallets or money in back pockets or in a backpack that can be easily opened. • Keep a list of the contents of your wallet, including credit card numbers, in a secure place. In the event these items are stolen, this will facilitate the reporting process. • Never leave your purse, wallet or packages unattended. • Beware of pick-pockets, especially in
crowded areas. • Carry only the amount of cash or credit cards that you need. • Avoid storing any purchased items inside your vehicle. • Park your vehicle in a well lit area. If your vehicle is parked in a dark area, request for security to escort you to your vehicle when you are done shopping. • As you walk towards your vehicle, have your car keys in hand. Avoid fumbling through your purse while in the parking lot. • Make sure your vehicle is locked and the windows are closed before you walk away from it. • If you encounter vehicle trouble, such as a flat tire while shopping, request assistance from security or return to the information counter in the shopping center. • When using the ATM, make sure it is not in a secluded location and is well lit. Go directly to your vehicle and avoid counting your cash while at the ATM. • Avoid carrying information regarding personal identification numbers (PIN) or other personal access numbers. • Avoid carrying your social security card, passport, birth certificate, etc.
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Barbara Jordan Puts Brakes On Casino Gambling Straw Poll is a Republican primary, only GOP voters will voice their opinions.
want to have these types of casinos in Miami hasn’t been asked.
“It’s not a general election, it does not bring out the entire community,” said Jordan. “What the straw poll will say is that for the majority of those people who vote in favor of this, that the majority of the republicans favor it.”
The issue of expanding casino gambling was brought to the forefront several months ago when the Malaysian casino giant, Genting, bought The Miami Herald building and all of the land around it, including the Omni, and announced plans to build a destination resort that would have 5,100 hotel rooms, 55 restaurants and a casino space larger than anything currently available in Las Vegas.
Chairman Martinez doesn’t agree. “I think it really takes the choice out of the voters’ hands,” said Martinez. Reporting Jim Defede jdefede@wfor.cbs.com (CBS4) – Miami-Dade MIAMI Commissioner Barbara Jordan has put the brakes on a proposal that may have put the casino gambling issue on the January ballot. County Commission Chairman Joe Martinez added an item to Wednesday’s agenda that called for a non-binding straw ballot question on “the expansion of gambling in Miami-Dade County.” The question he wanted answered: “Do you support the presence of destination resort casinos in Miami-Dade County?” During Wednesday’s commission meeting however, Barbara Jordan managed to have the issue removed from Wednesday’s discussion. Jordan told CBS4 News that she is concerned that because the January election
Commissioner Xavier Suarez said he supports the idea of letting voters voice their opinion about casino gaming in the county but expressed concern that the public would not be properly informed about the issues. “Taking the temperature of the public unless we inform them of what it is they’re voting on.”
Other companies followed suit announcing their desire to build in Miami and Miami Beach. Two South Florida legislators, State Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff (R-Broward) and State Rep. Erik Fresen (R-Miami) introduced a measure in Tallahassee last month which would allow up to three destination resort casinos in Miami-Dade and Broward.
Chairman Martinez hopes to hold a special meeting in December in order to have the question put on the January 31st ballot. But until that happens, the question will not be on the ballot.
The proposal has sharply divided political powers across the state. Former Republican Gov. Jeb Bush, former Democratic state senator Dan Gelber, Disney Resorts, as well as the various Indian tribes of Florida and the Catholic Church have all come out against the expansion of casino gambling.
Martinez said he simply wants to see what voters are thinking on the issue. He said while there has been some discussion about what these mega casinos will look like, what kind of taxes the casinos should pay, and where they might be built – the more fundamental question of whether we even
But groups such as Genting are spending millions on a lobbying team that includes former Republican Congressman Lincoln Diaz Balart and former Miami Beach Mayor Neisen Kasdin. They are promising 100,000 new jobs and $1.7 billion a year in new taxes for the state.
But while legislators and lobbyists have been arguing the merits of expanding casino gambling in South Florida, no one has bothered to ask the public if they are in favor of such a move. In addition to this question, the January 31 ballot would also include the candidates for the Republican presidential primary and a series of charter reform questions to reshape county government.
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U.S. Customs Shares A Peek At Mysterious Airport Contraband international Thanksgiving of sorts.
unspeakable.
“This is weeks of stuff I assume?” Sutta asked Greenberg.
“We went through the bag we saw brain parts, all kinds brain tissue, skull, and so forth,” Ingber told Sutta.
“No this is only after a day or two,” Greenberg replied. The trove of contraband is from just one concourse. There are two.
Reporting David Sutta dsutta@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – Miami International Airport is the second busiest airport in the United States for International flights, behind New York’s JFK. Every day, 30,000 passengers pass through U.S. Customs at MIA. It’s here that they not only scan who is coming here, but what they are bringing. From a team of Beagles, to X-ray machines scanning thousands of bags, customs agents have their hands full. With food. “Look there is another one,” shouted a customs dog handler. Michael Greenberg is the U.S. Customs Station Chief. “You’ve probably had it in a cocktail. This is what it looks like.” Greenberg showed CBS4? s David Sutta a smorgasbord of food they have collected, an
Sutta was shown mystery meats from the Caribbean, exotic fruits from South America, dates from Saudi Arabia and a ball of mud. Mud? “This is a bird’s nest, from Brazil?” Sutta inquired. “Yes,” said Greenberg. Sutta, still curious asked, “And this is made out of mud?” “Yes it is,” Greenberg responded. Apparently, the owner decided to smuggle the bird eggs… nest and all. “Just when I thought I’ve seen everything,” exclaimed Greenberg. “I see something else.” Every agent at MIA has a story of someone coming through Customs bearing bizarre and illegal items.
But little has phased Ingber, except for the one time she opened a plastic grocery bag. “I took it, I opened it up. I didn’t know what it was. I asked him what it was and the moment he told me it was his father’s ashes was the moment I sneezed and these ashes came up all over the place. Need I tell you more?” asked Ingber. Most of the contraband comes through the airport because of ignorance. People just don’t know certain items are illegal. Regardless, it is up to the agents to catch a laundry list of banned items that carry disease, insects and ultimately, economic disaster. “The United States is a big agriculture country and we export more agriculture than we buy from other countries. So if anything were to happen to our agriculture it would be devastating to our economy,” said Greenberg. A perfect example is the non-native Medfly which surfaced in South Florida consuming fruit at an astonishing rate.
“Live turtles in their suitcases, live pigeons,” recalled U.S. Customs Chief Specialist Ellen Ingber.
“Each female Medfly will lay thousands of eggs, which will hatch into another thousand fruit flies and will lay another thousand eggs each. And before you know it you will have a large infestation destroying a lot of fruits,” explained Greenberg.
Then there was the time Ingber found the
If you declare the fruits, vegetables or meat at
Customs, you have to fork it over. If you try to conceal it, Customs will hit you with a fine that starts at $300 dollars. And people have been known to be quite creative to conceal their treats. “I had a woman come in once, she was in a wheelchair and her jacket looked very heavy, very thick. I asked her to open it up and the whole jacket was lined with pork sausages,” Ingber told Sutta. As innovative as humans can be, they can’t seem to outsmart good old Pepper! The dog has been trained to sniff out hundreds of specific foods from the Caribbean and South America. What did Pepper just find? “I have no idea,” said his handler. Even if agents have no idea what it is that is found… it is seized. And remember that smorgasbord of food? Well, instead of Thanksgiving tables, the seized food is sent into a machine Customs calls the grinder… where everything, including insects are pulverized and sent to the sewer. Meats are sent off to an incinerator to be reduced to a pile of ash. U.S. Customs officials told Sutta that there are two flights that they are 100% always going to catch prohibited food: flights from Haiti and Cuba. The agents here in Miami have gotten very good at this game of hide and seek. They’ll have to keep it up. They expect Miami International to soon surpass JFK as the busiest international airport in the nation.
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New ALDI Stores Open In Tamarac, Cutler Bay TAMARAC (CBSMiami) – Months in the making, discount grocer ALDI is opening two new South Florida stores this week. On Thursday they held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest location in Tamarac in the 7100 block of N. University Drive. On Wednesday, ALDI officials cut the ribbon at another new store in Cutler Bay at 19650 S. Dixie Highway but didn’t officially open its doors to the public. Shoppers who check out the new locations are urged to “Switch & Save” with ALDI, where they can get “all the holiday essentials and save up to 50 percent”. ALDI officials said stores usually carry more than 1,400 of the most frequently purchased grocery items, which are sold under ALDI exclusive brands, for up to 50 percent less than traditional supermarkets. “As important as price is, there’s only one way to attract and keep shoppers: you must
have quality products. When people try our ALDI select brands, they find out that inexpensive can be great,” said David Behm, Haines City division vice president for ALDI. Typical of a discount grocery, ALDI’s stores are smaller than your average grocery store, have few brand names and shoppers have to bag their own groceries. And while they may not have fancy bakeries or deli counters, shoppers will find items like canned vegetables for under 50cents. ALDI also saves shoppers money by keeping stores open during prime shopping times. The new locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. ALDI accepts cash, debit and EBT cards. ALDI plans to open more than 80 stores by the end of 2011.
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WildSmiles Braces Accessory A New Trend For Teens “I really like them they’re really cool,” Peri Zambrano said. “They’re really cool shapes.”
Notably, their father, orthodontist Dr. Jaime Zambrano, offers WildSmiles at his practice.
WildSmiles is the latest craze in braces. With the product consumers get to select their brackets, the metal that is attached to the teeth from various shapes, including hearts, football, stars and more.
“It’s popular, they weren’t excited about braces until Wild Smiles,” he said.
As an aspiring performer, Peri Zambrano chose stars. Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4)- There’s already bling for the teeth, but now there’s a new trend that’s becoming all the rage with teens. It’s called WildSmiles. Peri Zambrano, 8, and her 13-year-old sister Delaney Zambrano are adding a touch of bling in a way that is quite alright with their parents.
“I want to be a singer,” she said. Delaney Zambrano said she once had red for her volleyball team. Then she had orange and black for Halloween. The product work like normal braces Delaney Zambrano had a crooked underbite before. Now she and her sister are among the first in the Miami area to don the trendy new teeth correctors.
According to the sisters the look is super cool, and really fun.
“I would say a lot, a lot, a lot better than normal braces,” Peri Zambrano said. The good news for parents is that the Wild Smiles cost the same as regular braces. That’s an average of about 4,500 to 4,800 in Coral Gables. For more information on WildSmiles, go to www.wildsmiles4you.com.
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S. Fla. Company Develops Spray That Kills The Anthrax Virus He told CBS4? s Cynthia Demos that it helps control problems from getting worse. ”We want to deliver a safe environment.” Royal Caribbean’s not alone. Homeland Security is using it, as are some hospitals. The University of Miami is also on board. The president of Byoplanet, Rick O’Shea told Demos the company is designing a military unit for medical tents. “When they’re doing surgery in the field,” explained O’Shea. Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – It’s a fine mist that can kill the worst bacterias and viruses such as H1N1, Anthrax, MRSA, E.Coli, Salmonella, HIV, hepatitis, allergens, mold, mildew, odor and more. “It’s a great product,” said Steve Williams with Royal Caribbean. He runs medical operations with Royal Caribbean. He said the cruise line uses the spray multiple times a day onboard its ships.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says pathogens cause about 9,000 deaths, 325,000 hospitalizations and 76 million cases of human illnesses every year in the U.S. That’s 9 to 12 billion dollars in premature deaths, medial costs and loss of work productivity. It’s hoped the Byoplanet spray will bring those numbers down dramatically. “It’s a long cry from the spray and wipe with an old dirty rag,” said O’Shea.
So what’s in the spray solution? Something called CL02. It’s a stabilized form of chlorine dioxide, which is environmentally safe and has no odor. The spraying device is much like a spray painting device for a car, producing a fine mist that can even get in between the pages of a closed book. We decided it was a good fit for our sanitation and we’ve used it successfully ever since, ” said Williams with Royal Caribbean. But what about the average consumer? Is this spray a good fit for their home? O’Shea told Demos they’ve worked out a deal with Home Depot and Lowe’s to carry Byoplanet. You will be able to buy the solution and buy or rent the machine which is only available for commercial use right now. For your home, the cost will run about $1,000 and the solution will cost about $38 dollars a gallon.
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Pore Obsession Hitting Dermatology Clinics “I was definitely obsessed with the size of my pores,” said Ana Farano.
literally vacuum your skin.
Doctors have coined a new term for the obsession, calling it porexia.
“You don’t want to go for flawless you use want to go for improved,” Dr. Trowers said.
“Actually, people have an obsession with a certain body part that actually is normal but they think is severely disfiguring,” said dermatologist Dr. Andrea Trowers.
Ana’s been following Dr. Trowers advice for about 5 years and has seen a major difference in her skin and some improvement with her porexia.
Even Dr. Trowers admitted that she has become obsessed with her pores. Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com
“I did and probably still do to a certain degree,” Dr. Trowers said.
MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – People have been obsessed with wrinkles and sun spots for years, but a new obsession on the health front is actually leading to a problematic new condition.
Dr. Trowers said that many people with porexia are seeking out temporary fixes with home remedies including aloe, honey, or a cucumber to fix pores. But, Trowers said those solutions would only see a change for a day or two.
Many people today have become obsessed with the pores on their face and using any means possible to try to keep them from rearing its ugly head.
Dr. Trowers said the proper method would be using medication to unclog your pores, using microdermabrasion to exfoliate and
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“It can regress so I prefer to prevent that situation to make sure my pores don’t go back to being so much larger like before,” Ana said. But, as Ana and even the medical profession continues to obsess with the problem, remember, even the best remedies may only be temporary.
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Many Women Choosing To Be Older Moms Now at age 44, Kristine has her hands full. “I love it. It makes the end of my day so worth while to come home to two friendly faces,” said Caruso, who is now in her 40s. Sarajean Grainson is in her 50? s. Both women are raising babies. “I think I’m a natural mom,” said Grainson. “I just love being a mom.”
Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – Eight month old Peyton and her older brother, 3-year-old Brock, don’t understand it quite yet, but their mom Kristine Caruso is part of a trend; women waiting to have babies much later in life. “I didn’t meet my husband till I was 36, so I just postponed the whole marriage and family thing,” explained Kristine Caruso.
Grainson had Luke at 51, and her twins at age 54. It was her second marriage to a younger man and she wanted to have a family with him. Both women used IVF (in-vitro fertilization). Doctors say they are seeing women do this in their 40s and 50s, more and more. “We can draw blood to assess egg quality and egg quantity,” said Dr. Ellen Wood. Although science has become so advanced it’s giving women more options, Dr. Ellen
Wood explained that waiting until much later in life does mean facing more potential complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure and premature delivery. A woman’s egg count also dwindles with age. At puberty, a woman typically has about 500,000 eggs. At age 37, that number drops to about 25,000. By the time a woman turns 51, which is also the average age of menopause, there are usually only about 1,000 eggs left. “Chances of getting pregnant declines at 35, then there’s a huge drop at age 40, then after 44 very little success using your own eggs,” said Dr. Wood. Christine was able to conceive via IVF with Dr. Wood as her doctor using her own eggs. But Sarajean, who used a different doctor, had to use an egg donor. Both moms agree that the pro’s for them are that your career is set, finances are not an issue and they are mature. “I didn’t know anything at 23,” declared
Sarajean. “At 50 I knew exactly what the baby needed. I’m thrilled where we are in lives right now.” Christine and her husband have the same sentiment. There are no long-term studies on the effects on children with older parents. But one child psychologist CBS4? s Cynthia Demos spoke with, told her it is not the age of the parent that matters, it’s the parenting.
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Foam Away Varicose Veins “I sent the before picture. This is what it used to look like and this is what it looks like now, ” said Dyas. Looking at her legs now, Dyas can hardly believe she was ever embarrassed by the raised veins in her legs! “It was terrible. I probably had them at least 10 years. It really has been a life changing thing.”
Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – Getting rid of unattractive varicose veins used to be a painful process. Now a revolutionary new foam being injected into the veins is essentially painfree. The doctor in Aventura who was in on the clinical trials before this was even approved, says patients like Annie Dyas, are delighted.
Dyas went to Dr. Ari Soffer, a cardiovascular doctor for a brand new procedure called Foam Sclero Therapy. He literally injected a foam into her veins. “I believe this is revolutionary. It’s completely painless.” The foam is made up of CO2 and an FDA approved soapy substance. When mixed together… the white stuff is actually injected into the vein. What makes this so phenomenal is that the foam finds the areas that are varicosed or spidered, and stays
away from the good veins. It collapsed the damaged veins and makes the problem disappear. It is a major leap forward in the treatment of varicose veins. The results are getting rave reviews from patients. “I’m so impressed by what they’ve done.”
This procedure is covered by insurance because it’s not just cosmetic. If varicose veins aren’t treated, it can lead to ulcers, non-healing wounds in some cases, and although rare… the loss of a limb. Varicose and spider veins are inherited. The doctor says, if you don’t fix the problem, it will get worse.
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Miami Beach’s DecoBike Cruising Into Other Cities The DecoBike initiative, which rolled into action in March, came about after city officials wanted to ease congestion and hoped residents and visitors pedal their way through the city through the new bike-sharing program. “It really is the best way to get around Miami Beach, especially with the traffic and parking issues,” David Silverman of of DecoBike said. Reporting Shaneeva Yassin MIAMI BEACH (CBS4) – DecoBike is the latest in Miami Beach transportation, and now it’s taking its initiative into other cities. Trying to find a parking spot on Miami Beach during a busy weekend night, even on some weekdays, can be daunting. It can be so bad, some drivers opt to turn around and drop their dining and dancing plans altogether.
For a 30-minute bike ride, it will cost $4. Want to rent it for an hour? Expect to pay $5. $10 will give you two hours of usage time or buy a monthly membership for $15. Plus, if you’re a member you get bonus benefits. The program is so successful its expanding to North Miami Beach, and is making its way to other cities. “We’re moving into New York, Long Island, Virginia Beach and a couple of other areas,” Silverman said.
It’s an alternative way to run errands or get to work that’s eco-friendly.
too fast.”
“It’s a great way to get from point A to point B or if you want to enjoy the scenery on Miami Beach,” Silverman said.
DecoBike make it really convenient to get around for another reason. You can pick a bike up on Ocean and 10th Street and drop it off at any other location on Miami Beach.
Gustavo Almieda said, “You can see a lot of things by bike because by car you pass
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CBS4 Investigates: Teens Huffing A/C Freon
Reporting Gio Benitez GBenitez@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – All across YouTube, teens are recording themselves getting high using freon they steal from air conditioning units. In one video, a teen huffs, then falls to the ground drooling. “You’re drooling like a baby,” one teen says. “Once one kid is talking to another kid about getting high on freon, they’re talking about
getting high. They just became members of the Get High club,” said Dr. Marino Carbonell, a psychotherapist in Miami.
huffing freon. Her 18-year-old son was found dead next to an air conditioning unit with a bag over his head.
Dr. Carbonell has specialized in juvenile substance abuse in South Florida for 22 years. He has treated several teens who were addicted to freon. he says they were driven by online videos. “The people on the internet are saying, nah your parents don’t know what they’re talking about. Look at this. Look at this video,” said Dr. Carbonell.
“Huffing affects everybody in your family and all your friends because when it does kill you, they have to live on,” said Henry.
Kids aren’t just stealing the freon and taking it somewhere else. Dr. Carbonell says they are using it to get high right on rooftops. “So these kids were going with a garbage bag, and they were going unit to unit, taking the freon from the thing, and they were putting the bags around their heads. And they were seven stories in the air,” said Dr. Carbonell. The American Association of Poison Control says more than 2,000 teens went to the hospital for huffing freon in 2009. Two died. “Huffing is a game of Russian roulette,” said mother Gail Henry, who says her son died
So what are the obvious signs that a teen may be huffing?
Dr. Carbonell says the teen may be getting up tired and could have burn marks on the face. “When you see these things, don’t be afraid to confront your child. A lot of parents are afraid to ask, what are you doing? Sometimes when you do that, the kid automatically tells you what they’re doing, because they don’t think they’re doing something wrong,” said Dr. Carbonell.
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Social Media Users Being Warned Of New Online Scams Symantec has a warning: Keep your eyes peeled, because hackers are using the holiday season as a way to grab your attention. “They’re trying to lure you into clicking on that link and opening up something, so that your machine could be compromised or tricked into paying money, or tricked into buying some software,” explained John Harrison of Symantec.
Reporting Jorge Estevez jestevez@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – It was a typical day on Twitter when Amy McGraw received a message from a friend. “The message was, ‘You’ve got to check out this pic I’ve found of the two of us,’ with a link,” said McGraw. Amy clicked the link and it brought her to a Login page. She entered her password without thinking twice. “Within minutes, that same direct message was sent to my entire address book.” Amy had been reeled in by a phishing scam, one of several targeting sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. The Internet security group Symantec says millions of people and their private information are being compromised.
Even the savviest social media users are being fooled. That’s because these scams look like they’re coming from friends and family. One of the latest out there is ”Like” Jacking, also known as ”Click Jacking.” “Have you ever seen one of those posts from your friend, and you go why did Joe post that? Joe could have been looking at football scores, or clicked on a link to watch a video, but behind the scenes what’s happening is there’s an invisible “like” button,” Harrison explained. Clicking that invisible button will update your status with spam, or even change your privacy settings. Another popular scan that can spread like wildfire is the questionnaire or survey. “They’ll ask your name, your address, your phone number. They’re then brokering that information and selling it to people,” said Harrison.
Symantec also warns to be wary of shortened U-R-L’S. That’s because the full website address is hidden. “You may actually be taken to a site that silently infects your computer with malware,” Harrison cautioned. And Social Media Apps are all the rage, but some scammers are creating their own, “Rogue” versions. They may look legit, but you’re actually giving hackers access to your account, Symantec’s Harrison warns. “Look at the reviews, find out whether these are real applications before you install things, and watch the types of things that it’s asking for.” Other ways to prevent an attack include making sure you have up-to-date security software and using a different, complex password for each social media account. Most importantly, think before you click. “Be careful about links in e-mails or via message, especially if it may be out of someone’s normal nature to share something like that,” said Harrison In the end, Amy changed her Twitter password and took back control of her account. She hopes others will learn from her mistake. “I was distracted, and that’s all it took was just one moment of distraction for me to get hacked,” said McGraw. Symantec says changing your password is
usually enough to get rid of the bad guys. Then you should run your security software to make sure your computer isn’t infected.
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Ultimate Holiday Tipping Guide Massage therapist: $50-$100 or cost of 1 session Babysitter: If you have a regular babysitter, tip them the amount you would pay them for one evening’s work. A small gift from your child is also a nice touch. Full-time Nanny or Au Pair: One week’s pay plus a small gift from your child. Dog Walker/regular dog sitter: One week’s pay. A small gift is optional. Dog groomer: Small gift + 1/4 to 1/2 the cost of 1 session Daycare Provider: $20-$70/each and a small gift from child
Love it or hate it, holiday tipping time is here. Tipping can be a tricky task so remember, while extraordinary holiday generosity is great, etiquette experts stress holiday tipping isn’t supposed to put you in debt. Here’s a quick guide to help you out this holiday season.
Teacher: A small gift of about $20 value, given to the teacher by your child. Coaches, tutors, music teachers, ballet instructors, etc: A small gift from the child
How Much Should You Tip:
Mail carrier: By law, the Postal Service cannot accept tips or gifts. If you do decide to tip anyway, a tip of about $20 is a safe bet.
Your Manicurist: If you see the same manicurist/pedicurist regularly, consider a tip between $10-$15. The general rule of thumb is to tip the price of one manicure.
Paper carrier: $15-$25 for daily delivery ($5-$15 for weekend delivery)
Hairdresser/Stylist: This can vary greatly. Some etiquette experts suggest a $15 tip. Do you see the same hair stylist regularly? If they provide you with a quality cut/style each time, tip them the cost of one typical haircut. Personal trainer: $25 up to 1 week’s pay (or cost of 1 session)
Cleaning Person: Does the person visit once or twice a week? Tip them one week’s pay. Consider tipping more if they do work more frequently. Trash collectors: $15-$20 each Parking attendants: $10-$35 each or up to half a month’s
parking bill for the group if they regularly provide extra service Gardener: $20-$50. General Tips On Tipping: Remember cash is king. Choose to give cash over a check, and do your best to make sure it’s a fresh, crisp bill. If you can’t afford to give a little extra – or at all – a handwritten note to show your gratitude is something you should consider. Be sure to express your appreciation in some way to the folks who make your life easier. Suggestions include a holiday card or a handmade gift or treat like cookies or candy.
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Best Shopping Centers & Malls In South Florida consumers national anchors including Target, Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, West Elm and Loehmann’s. Dolphin Mall 11401 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33172-6904 (305) 365-7446 www.shopdolphinmall.com Besides spelling out the word Dolphin in the phone number, the Dolphin Mall is one of Miami’s biggest malls. Located in Doral, the Dolphin Mall is anchored by multiple stores, including Bloomingdales among others. If you want to check out a flick the Mall’s large theaters will satisfy, or you can go for the bistro theater experience as well. And if you want some food and fun, hit up Dave & Buster’s for some good eats and games galore. So you’ve soaked up some rays and had a good meal, it’s only natural that now it’s time to shop! If there’s one thing South Florida does well, besides the weather, it’s offering a wide variety of shops for every taste, and every price range.
The Falls 8888 Southwest 136th St., Miami, FL 33176 (305) 253-9992 shopthefalls.com
Shops At Midtown Miami NE 36th St & North Miami Ave. Miami, FL (305) 935-1110 shopmidtownmiami.com
It’s one of the largest open-air malls in the country and is anchored by Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and features an Apple Store for i-enthusiasts. From Victoria’s Secret to the Disney Store, the Falls has something for every age and every cost level. Just make sure you head out on a nice day, otherwise, you may be ducking into a store to buy an umbrella.
If you want to step away from the beach and avoid the headaches and crowds in a traditional mall, then the Shops at Midtown Miami is the perfect stop for you. The Shops are located on the corner of NE 36th Street and N. Miami Avenue just north of downtown Miami. There’s over 633,754 square foot of shopping space with a blend of value retail and local high-end offerings. In addition to a number of specialty shops and lifestyle retailers, the center offers
Sawgrass Mills 12801 West Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323 (954) 846-2300 www.simon.com/mall/?id=1262 If spending a leg and an arm isn’t your thing, then head to
Sawgrass Mills. While technically a mall, Sawgrass Mills is an outlet mall that will have you walking out with plenty of bags of goods without costing you lots of money. If electronics are your thing, head to BrandSmart, or if you’re looking for something a little different, check out Off Saks Fifth Avenue for good deals on luxury items. Lincoln Road Miami Beach While not a mall, taking a walk up and down Lincoln Road will give you the opportunity to buy a little bit of everything, but all of it will have a South Florida flare. From Alton Road to Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road has a little bit of everything including jewelry, artwork, and some of the best and most unique restaurants you can find. Head out early, because parking is at a premium in the area. Your best bet for parking is a public garage on 17th near the Miami Beach Convention Center. Aventura Mall 19501 Biscayne Boulevard Aventura, FL 33180 (305) 935-1110 aventuramall.com Anchored by Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, and a host of other stores, Aventura Mall has a little bit of everything. You can get lost in the mall it’s so enormous, but one thing you don’t have to worry about late in the evening is teenagers running around. The mall enacted a parental escort policy that says kids under 18 must be accompanied by a parent on Friday and Saturday nights after 9:30 p.m. And if you’re looking to satisfy your taste buds, head over to the Cheesecake Factory for some good eats.
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Horoscopes provided by www.starlightastrology.com
Gemini (May 22-June 21) You should spend your day trying to get things completed at work. You can mesmerize anyone you meet with your cultured attitude and outlook. Emotional relationships will be plentiful if you attend group activities. Take care of any dealings with government agencies. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.
Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 18)
Stress may cause minor health ailments. Help children complete projects they’re having difficulty with. Changes in your home are apparent, and you must be willing to bend if you don’t want to find yourself alone. Lighten up your serious attitude. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Get back into a routine that promises a better looking, more aware individual. Your practical approach to life may charm someone who has been observing you. Don’t put your professional reputation on the line. Hold your temper and refrain from doing anything that might cause injury. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Real estate investments could be to your ad vantage. You will feel the limitations if you have been overdoing it. Quarrels will erupt if you get into philosophical debates with friends. Someone close to you will get upset easily if you are insensitive to their needs. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)
Take a trip or just spend some quality time with your mate. You may want to have a heart-toheart talk with a close and trusted friend. Compromising could be on the agenda this month. Don’t let yourself get rundown. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Your energy will be high; however, if not channeled suitably, temper tantrums may erupt. If you’ve been under stress and worrying about older members of the family, it’s time to come to terms with the situation. Your unique approach to life will interest others. Read between the lines before you sign your name. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.
You will easily blow situations out of proportion. You will learn valuable information if you travel this month. Catch up on any correspondence you’ve neglected. Arguing won’t help. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.
You can open up to your mate and let them know what you expect out of this relationship. Keep your eyes and ears alert for any evasive or deceptive statements. Involvement in groups will be favorable and lead to valuable information. You will be overly sensitive this month. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Sagitarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Property deals look good. You can elaborate on your creative ideas and get involved in groups that relate to the arts. Property investments, insurance, tax rebates, or inheritance should bring you financial gains. You can make new friends who could turn into intimate connections if you join clubs or take creative courses. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.
Make sure you concentrate if operating machinery or vehicles. Follow through on some of the good ideas that come up, and you could have a real winner of a deal. Your creative input will be appreciated by your boss. This could be a difficult day to deal with coworkers. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.
Deception is evident around you. Your desire for excitement and adventure may be expensive. Try to stay calm and do the best you can. You may cause a fuss if you come on too strongly in public. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.
It might be time to shake a leg and do a personal makeover. You will be well looked upon due to your compassionate and giving nature. You may find that your documents are not in order. Be careful when dealing with loved ones. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
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