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December 16, 2011

CBS4 Investigates:

UNDETECTABLE

FAKE ID’s

The battle to prevent fake ID’s being used by underage partiers is as old as the laws limiting the drinking age. CBS4 Investigates discovered this right of passage for college students wanting to get into bars and clubs has become a national security threat.

ALSO INSIDE Jim Leyritz Speaks About Triumphs & Tragedy “Santa’s Helpers” Aid The Elderly During The Holidays Hand Washing Week Reveals Dirty Secrets Rett Syndrome Often Misdiagnosed As Autism Best Places To See Christmas Decorations

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CBS4 Investigates: Undetectable Fake ID’s passed among his underage family and friends.

“People make them. People pass them down a lot. I mean, I know eight different people once I turned 21 who used my ID,” the student told Stock. CBS4 Investigates discovered this right of passage for college students wanting to get into bars and clubs has become a national security threat. Reporting Stephen Stock SStock@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – From the bars and clubs on South Beach and Brickell, to rap and rock concerts, from Bank Atlantic Center to Bank United Center ID’s are in demand. The battle to prevent fake ID’s being used by underage partiers is as old as the laws limiting the drinking age. But with the ease of the Internet, fake ID’s are now easier than ever to get and harder and harder to detect. “They were everywhere. Pretty much everybody had one. If you’re under 21 that’s the only way to get around,” said this young college student who did not want to be identified. As he told CBS4 Investigator Stephen Stock, he got caught by police while trying to use a fake ID that had actually been

“They’re getting better. They’re transacting through the Internet. They’re buying them from China. There’s a lot of companies that will provide them for a hundred bucks,” explained David Rivero, Chief of Police at the University of Miami. The same fake ID’s once used to get into bars, have become so easy to get over the Internet and so good at mimicking real ID’s that Federal Homeland Security officials worry terrorists could use them to board airplanes or enter the country secretly and illegally. Carmen Pino is Assistant Special Agent in charge of South Florida’s ICE office. “It is one of the greatest concerns that we have in Homeland Security. It is a great threat to national security. You can order these things online. The Internet offers you the opportunity to buy these, have them shipped right to you, FedEx’ed to your door. And the next thing you know you’ve

taken on someone else’s identity and you can do whatever you want and operate in plain sight,” Pino said. In fact, this past June Nigerian-American citizen Olajide Oluwaseun Noibi did just that. Several times Noibi flew on different airplanes all over the United States with 10 different fake boarding passes and ID’s. While later deemed NOT to be a terrorist threat, federal officials admit Noibi’s case shows how easily fake ID’s can threaten national security. Here in Florida ABT officers regularly work the streets to crack down on these fake ids and try to find the source. “It’s a continuous problem,” said Capt. Tom Hagler with Florida’s Department of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco.

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Hagler showed Stock thousands of fake ID’s seized during recent operations. Officials found that many of these fake ID’s are indistinguishable from real ones. Some so real that even experts have a hard time telling them apart. “With the technology that’s available to them (fake ID makers) and the programs it’s very difficult to detect,” said Hagler. Possession of a fake ID is now a felony here in Florida. As for China, companies there call them “novelty items” and they insist they are not meant to subvert security. But the problem of fake ID’s coming out of China has become so prevalent that the US State Department is now pressuring the Chinese government to put a stop to it.

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Jim Leyritz Speaks About Triumphs & Tragedy He described himself as a man who is far different now than he was when he first wore the Yankees uniform and made baseball history. “The moment that every kid dreams of,” Leyritz said of the 1996 World Series title. It was his million-dollar moment. This was his World Series home run – credited with leading the Yankees to their first world championship in nearly two decades.

Reporting Michele Gillen mgillen@cbs.com VERO BEACH – (CBSMiami.com) – Jim Leyritz is a man whose life was defined by two moments – the first was on a baseball diamond when his home run helped his New York Yankees team to the 1996 World Series title. The second moment happened in 2007 when after a night of drinking and driving, Leyritz was involved in an accident that killed a mother of two. The highly publicized trial kept Leyritz in the headlines for months. The family of the Fredia Veitch, the 30-year-old woman who died, was suddenly thrust in the spotlight while mourning her loss. Now, nearly one year after Leyritz was found guilty of a DUI and acquitted by a jury of the greater charge of DUI Manslaughter, spoke about seeking redemption. “She was my rock and it’s hard not to get emotional with that but she was my rock, she never gave up,” Leyritz said moved to tears recalling the love of his mother. His mother, Leyritz said, stood by him at his darkest hour. After a night of celebrating his birthday on December 28, 2007 and drinking and driving, the onetime baseball icon, Jim Leyritz faced drunk driving and DUI manslaughter charges after hitting a car that left Veitch dead.

“It’s almost like you are walking on air,” Leyritz said. “It’s almost like every little kid’s dream.” It was a childhood dream. “You had been practicing your signature to be a star, since you were a kid?” Gillen asked Leyritz. “I started practicing in 9th and 10th grade,” he said. “I wanted people to ask me for my autograph. That is what I was looking forward to.” His fall from grace was public and painful and ultimately he came crashing down. “It was a horrible accident,” Leyritz said. “That moment, if you could change anything, that would be the moment that you would change.” In the minutes following the 2007 accident, police told him they had a witness claiming he ran the red light. “When I heard that, sheer panic,” Leyritz said. “I was like ‘no, no, no. That’s not what happened.’ Yes. I was guilty of drinking and driving. But at the same time, not responsible for the accident itself.” Leyritz’ legal team convinced a jury he entered the intersection on a yellow light. “I remember everything. The only thing I don’t remember is seeing her come through,” Leyritz said.

“I think the biggest thing that haunts me is that someone lost their life that night. No one would ever hope to be, want to be part of that,” Leyritz said.

When asked who hit who, Leyritz replied, “I hit the back end of her car. She was already through the entire intersection.”

Leyritz spoke to CBS4’s Chief Investigative Reporter Michele Gillen at the Vero Beach baseball dream camp he’s been visiting since he was a teen.

Leyritz said Veitch was going 50 mph, however, Veitch’s exact speed was never determined in court. But what was certain was that she was not wearing a seatbelt and died after being ejected from her car.

Leyritz was found to have blood alcohol levels above the legal limit – evidence was introduced in court that so was Veitch’s. When asked if he ever wondered how he could go on, Leyritz said he never allowed himself to “get to that point.” “Yes, I was guilty of drinking and driving that night but did not cause this accident,” Leyritz said. The jury did not convict him of manslaughter. When asked if he is an alcoholic, Leyritz replied, “No I never have been. Did I drink? Yes, but never to a point where it was an addiction. Never to a point where I needed it to survive.” But now, because of that night of drinking and driving, the father of three says he is now on the road sharing his tragically learned lesson that alcohol and driving never mix. “The whole idea of what my life has been, it’s not necessarily learning from my

successes but learning from my failures,” Leyritz said. Leyritz remembers Veitch everyday. “There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about her and her two children,” Leyritz said. When asked if he would ever drink and get in a car, Leyritz replied: “No. No. I would never, ever. You think it’s okay to have one, it’s not. If you’re going to have one drink, give somebody else the keys. Find somebody else to go with you that night.” CBS4 reached out to Veitch’s widower Jordan who sued Leyritz. The Veitch family received a $350,000 settlement. In an email, Jordan Veitch said Leyritz “is holding to his obligations. Everything is up to date and on time.” Leyritz has since published a book about those two moments titled “Catching Heat.”

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December 16, 2011

Homeowners Still Struggling In South Florida

Reporting Al Sunshine asunshine@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – While many parts of the country are beginning to dig out of the worst housing collapse since the Great Depression; South Florida remains far behind a housing recovery. One out of every four Miami residential mortgages is at least 90 days late and the foreclosure rate for the region, at 18.2%,

is getting worse according to the latest numbers out of Core Logic real estate analysts.

told CBS4’s Al Sunshine that Thompson got his interest rate reduced by nearly two percent.

Sunrise resident Derrick Thompson, a Broward Salesman, doesn’t want to be another statistic. He said he’s current on his monthly payments, but will soon face bigger bills as his student loans come due.

Wells Fargo officials said the bank is now working harder to try and offer cheaper mortgages to existing customers like Derrick.

He came to Thursdays’ Wells Fargo’s home preservation workshop at the Borward Convention Center, hoping to get a cheaper mortgage. He currently pays $1600 dollars to Wells Fargo. He said he tried a few years ago to get them to drop his payments, but they wouldn’t. Thompson added, “It was difficult, they kept requiring a lot of sioffernet paperwork and we could never get togtehr. Hopesfuilly, today’s a lot easier.” And, Thompson did manage to get his mortgage lowered. Late Wednesday afternoon, Wells Fargo

It’s offering new options like arranging short sales or taking over deeds, in an effort to avoid having to file formal foreclosure actions. But Broward real estate investor Mick Pacheco said he’s seen very few local homeowners actually able to get their lenders to lower their monthly payments. “Actually it’s like slim rather than none, not good odds at all, I’ve seen very,very, very few,” Pacheco said. All of it is making it even worse for struggling Homeowners.

Residential mortgage rates remain near record-low levels. Freddie Mac reported Thursday 30-year fixed rate loans dropped to 3.99% with 15 year lows down to 3.27%. So, cheaper mortgage financing is definitely available for anyone who can qualify for it. But, homeowners had better work as hard as they can to find all available help they can qualify for. Next year, state lawmakers will look at ways of speeding up the foreclosure process to to clean out the huge backlog of cases that are clogging Floridas court system. And if that happens, Floridas’ foreclosure rate next year could end up being even worse than it is now. For help from Wells Fargo, call 1-800678-7986.

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December 16, 2011

Senators Want TSA Passenger Advocates At Airports One of those women was 84-year old grandmother Lenore Zimmerman. “I think it’s a good idea,” said Zimmerman, “I think these things shouldn’t happen. You rely on the airport and the security there to protect you. You should not be exposed to this kind of abuse.”

Reporting Tiffani Helberg thelberg@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – A pair of senators from New York are calling on the Transportation Security Administration to put specially trained passenger advocates at every airport. This after three elderly women accused the agency of strip searching them at JFK airport in New York as they were on their way to Fort Lauderdale.

Zimmerman said TSA agents took her to a private room after she refused a full body scan because of an implanted defibrillator. That is when she said an agent pulled down her pants and underwear. “Flying became a degrading experience that should be avoided at all cost,” said Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY). Schumer, along with state Senator Michael Gianaris made the announcement Sunday flanked by the sons of the elderly women. “We are calling on the TSA to give a voice

to those who feel they may have been inappropriately treated or subject to overly onerous screening,” said Senator Schumer. His proposal would post a trained passenger advocate to field complaints and address them immediately at all airports. Zimmerman was pleased to hear about the proposal and hopes that it is adopted.

“Women should not be abused. They should be protected,” she said. The TSA denies that any strip searches took place. The agency said it is giving a refresher training course to its agents at JFK airport. The TSA also plans on establishing an 800 number in January for passengers with disabilities or medical conditions.

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December 16, 2011

S. Fla. Condo Developer Taking A Chance On Hollywood Property Perez says this is his first ground breaking in South Florida in four years. A period where he watched his net worth drop like a rock and his legacy Icon Brickell project go back to the bank in foreclosure. “One of the mistakes that we made is that sometimes we thought that we could create markets and we don’t,” said Perez. Today’s market, Perez believes, is Apogee Beach. Forty-nine beachfront condo starting at a cool $1 million dollars. Reporting David Sutta dsutta@cbs.com HOLLYWOOD (CBS4) – Jorge Perez is at again. The Related Group developer who led the boom in Downtown Miami broke ground today in Hollywood. “I don’t think this is the start of a boom but this is just a very slow beginning to see if the market is showing positive signs,” said Perez,

Anyone can buy, as long as you are paying all cash. “Because there is no bank financing for new construction of condominiums,” said Carlos Roso, President of The Related Group. The company claims 30 condos have already sold. The million dollar units are apparently a steal; roughly a third of the price of Apogee units Related sold in South Beach years ago. “Because there are no people employed in construction industry is giving us the best

prices in 10 years and the land I bought for nothing out of foreclosure,” said Perez. Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober is welcoming the badly needed tax revenue. He hopes Apogee Beach will be a trend setter. “People need to see things happening,” said Bober. “People need to feel more relaxed about spending money and when people start to see cranes coming out of the ground and

projects happening and people going back to work it sends signals that other companies should be hiring.” Perez hopes his test goes well. At the very least he’ll have a new penthouse to call home. The Related Group estimates about 20 months to finish Apogee Beach.

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December 16, 2011

“Santa’s Helpers” Aid The Elderly During The Holidays season.

initiative to help during this time of year.

Preparing for the season takes time, and it can be overwhelming for seniors like Verline Moore who is recovering from a stroke.

“We help them do little things around the house like light housekeeping and meal prep. We help with schedules and visiting friends. Even if they have pets. We walk the pets and take them the vet if necessary. We are there for them,” said Yolanda Schon, of Senior Helpers of Miami.

“With that, it gave me another challenge in my life to deal with,” said Moore to CBS4’s Jorge Estevez

Reporting Jorge Estevez jestevez@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – As the holidays approach, many of us will find it hard to make time to do everything from decorating to shopping. It’s an especially hard time of the year for South Florida seniors who want to remain independent, but a private company called Santa’s Helpers, is helping this holiday

She has some trouble with her speech and getting around has become a challenge, but since she lives with her 9 year old granddaughter, Maya she wants it to be perfect. Moore has hired help from staff members at Senior Helpers, and is helping prepare for the holidays. “I can be here. I can do this, but they help me. They help,” said Moore. The all year round program is designed to keep seniors independent and living at home. Now they have launched a new

Moore feels fortunate she can hire the extra help to help her through the tough times. “Some days are easier. Some days are very tiring, but I keep looking forward to what’s coming,” said Moore. Senior Helpers is a private company whose rate averages about 17 dollars an hour.

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December 16, 2011

“Home” For The Holidays Christmas tree they’ve dreamed of for years.

her son if she was not able to provide for him.

faces of those in need are more recognizable than ever.

It’s a dramatic turn of events for Alma Santos and her 11-year-old son, Jaime who struggles with learning disabilities and ADHD but who’s brimming over with joy.

Santos reached out to Jaime’s school, one friend called another and then another, leading her to the Chapman Partnership Homeless shelter.

“We do have compassion because I always say, you never know, it can happen to you as well,” said Haddly.

Just weeks ago they were homeless.

Reporting Michele Gillen mgillen@cbs.com

“I felt like the doors were slamming in my face. I kept climbing but I could not see the light. I was just overwhelming,” said Santos to CBS4’s Chief Investigator Michele Gillen.

From there it was as if Santa arrived with news. The Homeless Trust and the nonprofit housing program, Carrfour, found them a house to call home. A first ever bedroom for Jaime. “He cried,” said Santos with tears of joy. It’s a blessing for one family but there are still record numbers of those who remain homeless, searching for their miracle. Alissa Haddly of the unique housing haven Verde Gardens tries to facilitate this same miracle for them.

MIAMI (CBS4) – Bedecked in lights and love, it’s the standout home on the block. The joy radiating from one mother and child is so high wattage, so heartfelt, this holiday season you will find them dancing in the street.

For years Santos was a live in care taker of an elderly man. She and her son lived in a closet sized room but were grateful since it was roof over their heads. After the elderly man got sick, Santos and her son ultimately ended up with no place to live and no job to be found.

It’s because they are not just home for the holidays.For the first time ever, they are in their own home for the holidays, with a

“I was scared, I was crying,” said Santos.

“It’s a major crisis. Just as if we were to have a disaster, this is a state of emergency. Honestly it is,” said Haddly.

At that time, her greatest fear was losing

With widespread layoffs, she says the

With a home in place for Santos, work has followed. “They have a farmers market. I have a job one day a week. I’m going in the right direction .Up and up I am seeing the light and want to give back,” says Santos. This holiday season, if you can’t spot a twinkle in Santa’s eye, you won’t miss one in Alma’s or Jaime’s. Their blessings are too big to wrap, but not too big to share. “Thank you with all my heart. What can I do to give back? Thank you so much. Thank you,” said Santos. A season where being merry, in the Santos home, is only topped by gratitude.

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December 16, 2011

S. Florida Company Creates 1st Genetic Skin Care System Dr. Julio Gallo at the Miami Institute for Age Management swabs CBS4’s Lisa Petrillo to explain exactly how Derma Genetics work. “We all know people that are 50 look and like they’re 30 and people who are 30 look like they’re 50,” Gallo said. “So the idea behind this skin care line is it’s customized to your needs… to treat your susceptibility to photo damage or the way you age.”

Reporting Lisa Petrillo lpetrillo@wfor.cbs.com

Six different genes that impact your skin’s health are identified in the lab. After the DNA is analyzed the patient is sent an aging assessment report where, along with the physician’s personal examination of the skin, a map is created so the lab can formulate a skin line just for you.

MIAMI (CBS4)- Whether old, young or somewhere in between, genes are what makes us different, and exactly when and how we experience the first signs of aging is completely unique to us.

“There is a base formula with active ingredients” said Gallo, “Then different ingredients are added just for you so your skin care products are different than mine or anyone else’s.”

Now thanks to a Florida-based company, Derma Genetics, the first genetically customized skin care system for anti aging is available.

Lauren Foster, who works for the Miami Institute, was one of the first to get swabbed. Her report shows that she’s sufficient in many areas, but does need some boosting

when it comes to antioxidants and collagen. “Again, that’s all determined by your genetic makeup,” Gallo said. “I really do think it’s the future of skin care… DNA specific just for me,” Foster said. The skin care line features a serum. It’s a day and night cream and eye gel. Gallo isn’t dismissing all the products we

already own but adds that, “If you want something that really shows up well, and with clinical studies that prove it does work, this is the product” Gallo said. It takes about three weeks for your results to come in and you can only get it here at the Miami Institute for Age Management and that will be in February of 2012. Total cost? Approximately $1,000 for a six months supply.

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Hand Washing Week Reveals Dirty Secrets South Florida to talk to people about what they should but probably don’t want to know. When asked if they washed their hands, most people said yes. Miami resident, Jazzy Romin was asked the same question. “Yes, I do,” said Romin.

Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com MIAMI (CBSMiami) – It’s a habit that has been taught to us since we were kids. Hand washing. It is a routine habit for most people after using the restroom or before a meal. You would think. As part of National Hand Washing Week, CBS4’s Cynthia Demos hit the streets of

Two out of three people regularly wash their hands after using the restroom. That means 33 percent of people in the U.S. don’t, so you might be shaking someone’s unwashed hands. When asked about how long cold and flu viruses live on a surface, Jean Pierre of Doral said, “5 days”. Cold and flu viruses actually live on a surface for three days. That is still much longer than most people thought. Robert Lopez was asked how diligent he was about changing diapers when his kids were young. He said he wasn’t too diligent

then, but times have changed and he is much more aware now. Statistics say that about 1 in 4 people do not wash their hands after a diaper change. For those who love pets, only 50 percent of dog owners said they routinely wash their hands after a pick up. The good habits you create today will be

passed along to your kids and if your child washes his hands four times a day he will have 25 percent fewer sick days! For those who want to clean up their act, simple steps will go a long way. Wash your hands with hot water and soap for 20 seconds at a time, cough or sneeze into your sleeve, don’t put hands in your eyes, nose and mouth and carry anti-bacterial products, especially when traveling.

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December 16, 2011

Guide To Florida KidCare eligibility requirements as listed below. MediKids: Ages 1-4

Children and Families customer service center and fill out a form in person.

Healthy Kids: Ages 5-18

Online- Go to https://www.healthykids.org/ apply to apply online.

Children’s Medical Services Network: Birth to 18 yrs who have special needs. Medicaid: Birth to 18 yrs (Even if your child has other health insurance) Who is Eligible?

With about 700,000 children without insurance, Florida ranks near the top of all states in the number of uninsured children. For those in the ranks, Florida KidCare provides an affordable opportunity for parents to keep their kids insured and healthy by offering health insurance benefits to children under the age of 19. With KidCare, your child will have access to preventive care such as regular doctor’s visits, immunizations, dental and vision checkups. For those who feel lost in translation on this subject, check out our guide to see if your child is eligible. The Basics Guide To Florida KidCare There are four different components to Florida KidCare – MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children’s Medical Services Network and Medicaid. Once you have applied, they will check which program your child may qualify for based on age and family income.Each component has it’s own

Florida KidCare is only for children under the age of 19. In order to qualify for premium assistance, a child must be: -Be uninsured -Meet income eligibility requirements -Be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen -Not be eligible for Medicaid -Not be the dependent of a state employee eligible for health insurance -Not be in a public institution If you are not eligible for premium assistance, you can also buy MediKids or Healthy Kids which are part of Florida KidCare at the “full pay” premium rate. How To Apply With a more streamlined application process, applying is easy and accessible. There are several ways to apply for Florida KidCare. First timers have to apply online, print out and application or fill it out in person. Those interested have to apply on a yearly basis. In Person- Go to your local Department of

By HandGo to http:// w w w. f l o r i d a k i d c a r e . o r g / p r i n t application.html to print an application. Once finished send it to Florida KidCare, P.O. Box 980, Tallahassee, FL 32302-0980 . By Phone-If you have already applied before, call 1-888-540-5437 to update your information. What’s Covered? Florida KidCare covers checkups to transplants. Some of the services covered include: -Doctor visits -Check-ups and shots -Hospital visits -Surgery -Prescriptions -Emergencies -Vision and hearing -Dental -Mental Health For more details on what is covered, go to http://www.floridakidcare.org/index.html. How Much Does This Cost? There is no charge for KidCare Medicaid. For those in the other three programs,

monthly premiums depend on the applicant’s household size and income. The majority of the families involved in the other KidCare programs may pay premiums that range from $15 to $196 a month depending on their eligibility. Payment Options For those who have a monthly premium, payments are due on the 1st of the month, 30 days in advance of the coverage month. There are various ways to pay; online, by phone and by mail. For 24/7 service its preferable to pay online or by phone. You can also make payments from your checking or savings account. Online- In order to pay online make sure you have the 10 digit family account number and the zip code of the Healthy Kids or KidCare account.You can find the family account number on most correspondence issued by Healthy Kids and KidCare, as well as the participant’s coupon book. To pay online Click Here. By Phone- To pay by phone call 1-800821-KIDS (5437) and select the prompt to “make an automated payment.” By Mail- Write your family account number on your check and money order. Send your payment with your check or money order to Florida KidCare at PO Box 31105, Tampa, FL 33631-3105. For more information on payment options go to https://www.healthykids.org/pay/ automated.

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December 16, 2011

Rett Syndrome Often Misdiagnosed As Autism Gia’s mother focused on speech therapy and treatments for Autism. “The not knowing is the hardest part,” she said. It turned out that Gia had Rett Syndrome, something that is on the Autism spectrum but doesn’t exhibit symptoms until age 18months to age three. The syndrome also requires different therapy.

Reporting Cynthia Demos CDemos@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) – Miami resident Gia, 6, was diagnosed with Autism for the first three years of her life, according to her mother Gisel Gonzalez. But the diagnosis wasn’t accurate. Gonzalez told CBS4? s Cynthia Demos how that mistake made her feel. “Horrible. Really bad,” said Gonzalez.

Lucky for Gia, she doesn’t have the seizures that are often associated with Rett Syndrome, since most other victims do. “It’s really hard on the parents cause you don’t know when it’s going to happen,” said Gonzalez. Autism deals with the inability to have social interactions such as problems with language or communications. Rett Syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder that affects girls primarily. Typically, the person cannot speak, loses muscle tone, has diminished eye contact, wringing of the

hands and little to no use of their hands. Had Gisel known her daughter had Rett Syndrome instead of Autism, her mother would have focused on eye contact and communication instead of speech during those first three years of Gia’s life. Now Gisel and her sister are on a mission to make a real difference for others. The two started an organizations in Gia’s honor called “God’s Innocent Angels…” or GIA. “We want to make it 100 percent volunteer based,” said Teri Rios, Gia’s Aunt. The response has been very positive. The sisters are in the midst of becoming an official non-profit organization. They want parents to know what they’ve learned. “You have to keep finding the right doctor until you find the one you are comfortable with,” said Gia’s mother. They want people to know what Rett is, that it is genetic, and that if you suspect Rett

Syndrome, a genetic blood test should be done. “Get the correct therapy cause therapy is so important,” Gia’s Aunt emphasized. Gia’s mom agreed. ”It’s not easy, but you can’t not keep going forward. You can’t stop and say, ‘ok that’s it, I’m going to stop and not do anything cause there is no cure. You have to keep pushing forward.” The sisters plan to open the God’s Innocent Angel’s Center at a hospital in Miami. There is also a Rett Awareness walk every year in Broward County.

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December 16, 2011

‘Make Healthy’ Initiative Aims To Educate, Provide Healthy Options At the Brownsville Farmers Market in Liberty City fresh fruit and vegetables are available at affordable prices. From squash to egg plant, everything is grown in MiamiDade County. Art Friedrich is the marketing manager for the Urban Oasis Project. They operate six farmers markets in Miami-Dade in conjunction with Make Healthy Happen Miami. He encourages residents to support Florida farmers and our economy by purchasing local produce. MIAMI (CBS4)- Almost 65 percent of adults in Miami-Dade County are obese or overweight. Make Healthy Happen Miami is working to educate neighbors by providing fresh food and healthcare in neighborhoods that desperately need it. “We want to make sure the community is informed there is access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Bridget Smith who is with the Miami-Dade County Health Department. Smith also works on the initiative Make Healthy Happen Miami.

The mission of Make Healthy Happen Miami is to reduce obesity and diabetes in the inner city by providing affordable fruit and vegetables. “We match the price for the produce,” said Friedrich. “If they spent $20 on vegetables, they get $20 of vegetables, but we only charge their EBT card $10.” It’s part of the way, Make Healthy Happen Miami, is encouraging urban neighborhoods to purchase fresh food that’s healthy.

“Once you get started eating fresh fruits and vegetables you see how much better it tastes,” said Friedrich. ”You realize how much better your body feels.”

“We just want to go into the community and engage the community,” said Smith. “We want Miami to be aware of what we’re doing.”

Starting Saturday at the Upper Eastside Farmers Market in Miami, The Miami-Dade County Health Department will be hosting a series of health fairs in connection with the market. Adults and children can receive free health screenings and much more.

For more information on local farmers markets supported by Make Healthy Happen Miami, visit their website at www.makehealthyhappenmiami.com.

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December 16, 2011

Baptist Health Medical Plazas Adopts N4N Families For Holidays Maristany. Life changed for the Zablah family just ten months ago. “Last year, Christopher was an active kindergartener. And sadly, everybody’s life changed in a moment”, explained Helene Sorcic, a school social worker.

Reporting Nicole Maristany MIAMI (CBS4)- With the holidays around the corner, it’s not too late to get into the giving spirit, and that’s just what Baptist Medical Plazas did for one special family from Pembroke Pines. “We want to move forward, we have our days that we cry. We miss our son. We miss to hear him talking to us and giving us hugs and everything, but we know that he’s going to get better” Jenny Zablah, a mother of two tearfully explained to CBS4’s Nicole

Within the same week, a diagnosis of generic brain disorder for one of their sons, plus an unexpected job loss, brought on years of challenges – challenges, the Zablah’s and their oldest son Alex, have met with optimism. “They have met every challenge of this with such grace, it’s humbling to everyone who encounters them”, said Sorcic. Sorcic works at the boys’ school and has been helping the family since Christopher’s diagnosis. She knew the Zablah’s could use some hope and help this holiday season and submitted them to the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt-AFamily 4 the Holidays Program.

“Ms. Sorcic, saying we want to do something special for you – we see God’s love there,” said Zablah.

It was an impact felt by the Zablah’s who are already looking forward to a great, new year ahead.

Meanwhile, Baptist Health Medical Plaza at Pembroke Pines logged on and began their search for a family close by, and were moved to adopt the Zablah’s. They got in touch with the family, learned what they needed most and began collecting items.

“Whatever we’re going through maybe one day we can help other families to overcome these situations,” said Zablah.

“Just to go out and to get a pair of shoes, and some books, toilet paper, hand towels, hand sanitizers – just basic items that they weren’t able to get,” explained Tracey Thompson, from Baptist Medical Plaza at Pembroke Pines, adding, “To finally meet them face to face, it was very rewarding.” A rewarding experience not only for the Pembroke Pines location, but for the entire Baptist Family, because the Medical Plaza’s adopted 39 families in total. “Each center took on a family that they adopted and you know you had that impact on several families in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties,” said Elizabeth Nasser from Baptist Medical Plaza in Pembroke Pines.

To adopt a family, participate in a toy drive or donate to the Neighbors 4 Neighbors gift card collection, visit neighbors4neighbors.org.

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Best Places To See Christmas Decorations

South Florida is a beautiful place to spend the holidays but only if you don’t want a white Christmas, or even a chilly one. But there are plenty of ways to get into the holiday mood and celebrate the season by enjoying some spectacular holiday light displays. Holiday Fantasy of Lights At Tradewinds Park 3600 W Sample Rd. Coconut Creek, FL. (954) 357-8870 www.holidaylightsdrivethru.com This spectacular drive-through holiday lighting event is described as one of the most

popular animated and amazing light displays in South Florida. It’s located at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. This is the 16th edition of Holiday Fantasy of Lights, with 3 miles of giant animated holiday displays and illuminated trees. It’s open nightly 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. through Sunday Jan. 2, 2011.

(305) 251-0400 www.miamimetrozoo.com

Santa’s Enchanted Forest 7900 Bird Road Miami, FL. (305) 893-0090 www.santasenchantedforest.com

Lauderdale Christmas 7706 NW 25th Street Margate, FL. 33063

This holiday spectacular is considered the World’s Largest Christmas Theme Park, which includes a free carnival with your price of admission. The 92-foot tall Christmas tree is the centerpiece of this park and features over 100 rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, shows and, of course, the big guy, Santa in his workshop. All of these holiday sights and sounds are scattered under 3,000, 000 lights in the trees above. Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152 Street Miami, FL 33177

Zoo Miami will open at night for a special holiday event with bright animal shaped lights, hot chocolate, holiday songs, free 3D glasses, holiday music and more.

www.lauderdalechristmas.com Owner Jeff Ostroff has been creating this spectacular display for more than a decade. There are more than 61,000 animated LED lights, a 12-foot mega-tree with 14,000 lights and the holiday music can be broadcast to your car radio to listen while the lights dance to the music.

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Best Hot Chocolate In South Florida delicious cup of hot cocoa. So here are some places in South Florida where you can sip your way into hot chocolate heaven. La Palma 6091 SW 8th Street West Miami, FL. 33144 (305) 261-1113

When the weather turns colder, South Floridians turn to hot chocolate. There’s no better way to warm up your tummy then a

La Palma is famous for its thick, rich hot chocolate, described as hot chocolate that sticks to your gut. Fans love to dip their just as famous sugar-coated churros into the hot chocolate on blustery, cold days. Churros and chocolate, what a combination!

Chocolate Fashion 248 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 461-3200 This gourmet bakery and coffee shop is home to some of the best hot chocolate in South Florida and also sells other delicious chocolate confections. Starbucks Various Locations www.starbucks.com Starbucks isn’t just about coffee. The famous chain is also known for serving up some winter delight with whipped cream on top. It’s made with steamed milk, vanilla and mocha-flavored syrups.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop 801 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 532-2538 www.ghirardelli.com Dunkin’ Donuts Various Locations www.dunkindonuts.com The company claims chocolate lover’s from far and wide rave about their rich and delicious hot chocolate. It’s described as the classic warm-you-up treat.

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Experts Warn Of Holiday Credit Co-Signing Risks It can be hard to say no to a friend or family member, but it is important to understand all the potential consequences before agreeing to cosign a loan. Nicole Navretil didn’t realize what could happen when she agreed to help a friend out by co-signing a student loan.

Reporting Al Sunshine asunshine@cbs.com MIAMI (CBS4) -This years’ holiday shopping season is expected to be a recordbreaker, with online spending approaching $25 billion dollars so far. With all that spending, consumers may be tempted to borrowing money, or help a friend borrow money by cosigning a loan for them.

“Never in a million years did I dream that somebody that I trusted would move away, stop making payments, and not even bother to return my phone calls,” said Navretil. Creditors came after her, garnishing her tax returns and ruining her credit. “I didn’t foresee there being a problem with it,” she lamented. But there can be big problems if the loan applicant doesn’t meet their obligations. “You need to keep in mind that you’re being asked to take on a risk that a

professional lender will not take,” Malini Mithal of the Federal Trade Commission said. Before signing anything, you need to ask yourself if you are capable of handling the payments yourself in case there is a default. “If you don’t have the funds to repay the loan, they can you to court,” said Mithal. “They can seize your possessions. They can garner your wages. They can even add on late fees and attorneys fees to the cost of the loan.” It is important to realize that even if all the payments are made on time, your credit rating is still affected. “It will look like you have a larger amount of obligations than you really have for yourself and it might hurt your ability to take on credit that you need for yourself,” explained Mithhal.

Whether it is a car loan or a mortgage, it is suggested you have a frank and open financial conversation that covers a lot of bases before agreeing to anything. “I would ask them to provide you with a copy of their credit report so you can see if they are meeting their other loan obligations. And second, I would absolutely ask them what kind of income they’re currently making and what kind of stability do they have with their employer,” Credit expert John Ulzheimer added. If you decide to go forward, you can ask the lender to keep you in the loop. “You can also ask the lender to let you know any time the borrower defaults on any kind of payment, even one payment so you are not taken by surprise and you can deal with the situation as it’s happening as opposed to when the entire loan goes into default,” said Mithal.

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Alma’s Simple Homemade Holiday Gifts • 1 cup heavy cream • Dash of salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: 1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 – 10 minutes. 2. Keep stirring, add in the heavy cream and salt. 3. Keep stirring until combined. 4. Add the vanilla extract, stir and let cool. By Alma Schneider I love the holidays. I love the the food, the music and the family time. I love the vacation from homework, or at least checking my kids’ homework. And I love showing my love and appreciation for all the special people that touch my family throughout the year. What I don’t love, however, is spending crazy amounts of time and money to show that appreciation and love. I have four children, which translates to about 30 gifts for them to give out at school. There are teachers, teaching assistants, speech therapists, bus drivers, crossing guards… you get the gist.

5. When cooled, store in a Mason jar (or any glass jar with a lid) and put in the fridge. Spiced Pecans I’ve been making this festive and frighteningly addictive recipe for about 15 years. They’re always a huge hit at parties and as hostess gifts. I always include the written-out recipe, so recipients can make them on their own. And they usually do. (Makes about 6 cups of nuts.) Supplies for gift packaging: • Chinese food takeout containers (colored ones are available at any craft or dollar store) OR • Cellophane bags with ribbons

Does stressing about this make me a less giving person? I don’t think so. Truth be told, the stress just forces me to be a little more strategic in my gifting. One very useful strategy is to give homemade edible gifts.

Ingredients (pecans): • 6 tablespoons butter • 1 cup brown sugar • 1/4 cup water • 6 cups shelled, halved pecans

I, like many people, find good holiday food to be comforting and festive. Giving it as gifts frees up time and money, yet still allows you to create intimate tokens of love for those special people in your life. Here are some of my favorite homemade edible gifts, all of which can be made in bulk.

Ingredients (spice mixture): (Note: You can make the spice mixture in advance or give it as a gift with a note containing the rest of the ingredients and the recipe.)

Butterscotch Sauce Butterscotch sauce is one of my favorite goto edible gifts. It’s quick and easy to prepare in bulk and drips with holiday spirit. Feel free to splash a bit of rum in there if it seems appropriate. (Makes enough to fill 2 6 – 8ounce Mason jars.) Supplies for gift packaging: • 6 or 8-ounce Mason jars • Sticker labels • Ribbons Ingredients: • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter • 2 cups light brown sugar, packed

• 1 tablespoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 2. Lay out parchment paper on a large rimmed baking sheet. 3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 4. Add all the spices, brown sugar and water and stir until the sugar dissolves, a couple of minutes.

5. Once the mixture becomes syrupy, add the pecans and stir until the pecans are coated with the delicious syrupy mixture.

Instructions: 1. Simmer heavy cream in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat.

6. Spread the nuts on the parchment paperlined baking tray in a single layer.

2. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate and butter. Stir gently until smooth.

7. Bake about 20 minutes or until the nuts are starting to turn brown. Check frequently to make sure they’re not burning.

3. Once chocolate is cooled, transfer to a glass or stainless steel bowl and place in fridge for 2 hours.

8. Let nuts cool completely on the counter and then break apart and put in an airtight container.

4. Once chocolate is hardened, use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop teaspoon-size balls of chocolate.

9. Package in Chinese food takeout containers or cellophane bags tied with ribbons.

5. Roll chocolate into as many balls as you can while keeping hands cold (touch the outside of a stainless steel bowl filled with ice).

Chocolate Truffles Do I really need to explain why chocolate truffles are a special gift? Who wouldn’t want to receive such a delicacy? The delicious little secret about chocolate truffles is that they are E-A-S-Y to make. And a touch of creativity — a few spices or some chopped, dried fruit and nuts — can even make them extra fancy. (Makes about 40 truffles.) Supplies for packaging: • Chinese food takeout containers OR • Cellophane bags with ribbons Ingredients: • 8 – 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate (chocolate chips or high end like Scharffen Berger) finely chopped in a food processor • 2 tablespoons butter • 1/4 cup heavy cream • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting) • 1 cup chopped, crystallized ginger or chopped nuts (optional) • 1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (optional) • 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

6. Place balls on the wax paper-covered baking sheet. 7. Place cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Add cayenne or cumin powder, if desired, and stir. 8. Roll the balls in the powder. 9. Roll the balls in ginger or nuts, if desired (or just in ginger or nuts without the powder). 10. Keep in fridge until ready to package. 11. Package in Chinese food takeout containers or cellophane bags tied with ribbons. Alma Schneider is a licensed Clinical Social Worker helping individuals overcome their psychological and practical obstacles to cooking and parenting on her blog and consulting business, Take Back the Kitchen. She is a native New Yorker transplanted to the suburbs with her husband, four children and loving yet stubborn Beagle Shiloh.

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Dolphins Fire Tony Sparano But, the Dolphins haven’t made the playoffs in the last three years and have never been able to establish a true offensive identity for the team. Sparano’s best success came in his first season with the Dolphins when he led a worst-to-first turnaround and saw the Fins make the playoffs just one season after posting just one win in the 2007 season.

Reporting Tim Kephart MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Tony Sparano Monday afternoon after his team started 0-7 this season and lost two of their last three games recently. There’s been a lot of distraction and speculation about if Tony would go and what would happen,” Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said. “In the devlopement of the players and the team, this is the time to make a change.” The news saddened NFL super agent Drew Rosenhaus.

Making Bowles the head coach is strange considering the Dolphins have a coach with head coaching experience, Mike Nolan, as the team’s defensive coordinator.

Still, Ross had nothing but praise for Sparano.

Bowles has interviewed for head coaching jobs in the past, but has never been a head coach in the National Football League. He played for seven seasons in the NFL as a member of the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins.

“Tony Sparano has been a wonderful person and did a wonderful job with the Miami Dolphins,” Sparano said. “I think Tony gave his full effort. I think the results speak for themselves.” Sparano’s firing is just the latest coaching failure the Dolphins have had.

Saban took over for Dave Wannstedt, who had several poor drafts that doomed the franchise for years.

“Sad and disappointing news on Coach Sparano’s termination,” Bush tweeted. “He’s a great coach and an even better man! He will be greatly missed.”

The Dolphins have finished in the top ten in scoring in the league just one time since legendary coach Don Shula left the franchise.

Sparano coached the Dolphins for nearly four years and amassed a record of 29-32 since 2008.

“We’re looking for the best head coach. Jeff is in charge of personnel and I think it’s important that the head coach and the g.m. can work together,” Ross said. “One of the reasons why you do it now is that you want time to talk to people to create the chemistry.”

The offense was short-lived as the Baltimore Ravens destroyed the Dolphins in the opening round of the playoffs and laid the foundation on how to beat the Wildcat.

Dolphins running back Reggie Bush, who has enjoyed a career renaissance with the Fins this season also felt bad for Sparano.

The Fins briefly rebounded, but have started to play as badly as they did to start the season in the last two games.

“When you’re winning it’s a lot easier to sell tickets,” Ross said. “I think you can see the excitement when we beat Oalkand. I think when you have a winning product; the fans will respond and will take care of the tickets.”

The Miami Dolphins rode the success of the Wildcat, single-wing offense in 2007.

“I am sorry to see Tony Sparano go,” Rosenhaus tweeted. “He is a good football coach and an excellent person. I with him well and know he will be back in the NFL.”

“The final decision was made this morning,” Ross said. “Obviously, he wasn’t very happy about it, but he may been relieved given the pressure he was under.”

Ross elaborated further on the Fins’ pending pursuit of a head coach.

Glazer reported that assistant head coach and defensive back coach Todd Bowles will be the interim head coach for the Fins until the end of the season.

Sparano lasted four seasons after replacing Cam Cameron who made it through just one season. Before Cameron, Nick Saban was here for two years before leaving the team after lying about reports he was tied to the University of Alabama.

Sparano’s fate was sealed Monday morning either just before or just after his press conference.

The poor showings have really hurt the franchise at the ticket office.

This season, the Dolphins ranked 23rd in points when Sparano was fired. Sparano’s defense was playing very well this season, ranking fifth in the NFL this season. The Fins’ recent struggles are staggering considering the history of the franchise. Since the Fins were founded in 1966, the team has only had three straight losing seasons once, from 1966-1969. 2011? s record will cement the Fins’ third straight losing seasons. The Dolphins have to hope history repeats itself with their next hire. The Fins hired Don Shula after the 1969 season.

His time with the Dolphins will serve as an audition and he will be interviewed for the permanent coaching job, according to Ross. “Todd Bowles will do an outstanding job as the new head coach,” Ross said. “He has the respect of his players and I think he will exert the same amount of passion that Tony had.” Bowles becomes the latest former Dallas Cowboys member to become a key member of the Miami Dolphins. When it comes to who may replace Sparano on a full-time basis, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross will reach out to Bill Cowher and Jeff Fisher to take over the team. Cowher will not come unless he gets total control of the team, which seems unlikely. But, the Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem isn’t so sure. “See, I told you that they would go get Cowher,” Haslem told the Palm Beach Post’s Ethan Skolnick. When general manager Jeff Ireland was asked about the possible replacement for Sparano, he had specific characteristics he would focus on. “Obviously you’re looking for experience, a guy who has been in the trenches before,” Ireland said. “A tireless worker who understands offense and defense. I know the guy is going to be a football guy.”

The Dolphins fiasco in recent years may keep the Fins from landing a big-name coach like Cowher and Fisher. Instead, the team may have to focus on a top offensive and defensive coordinator as soon as the season ends. When asked about Ireland, Ross said that he is the team’s general manager and will remain in that position. Ireland expressed regret over how things went down for the Fins. “We all feel responsibility for what happened today. When you don’t win, you have responsibility in that,” Ireland said. “It’s a difficult day for me, he’s a friend of mine. I’m not happy about being a part of this decision, but it’s a decision that Mr. Ross and I made together.” Whoever takes over the team may be working with at least a new team president. According to the Palm Beach Post, the Dolphins may hire former Kansas City Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson to take over the role once held by Bill Parcells. Peterson denied the report to CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald. “Carl Peterson is a good friend, he works for me, but I haven’t had discussions with him about that,” Ross said Monday evening. Sparano’s firing came the same day that Todd Haley was fired by the Kansas City Chiefs. Both Sparano and Haley were coaching disciples of Parcells. As for the future plans of the franchise, Ross had specific things he was searching for to help the team. “Finding a quarterback is obviously essential,” Sparano said. “Everyone recognizes this isn’t the team was when Jeff, Bill Parcells, and Tony came in and had to rebuild the roster. There are a few changes that need to be made and hopefully we will start winning immediately.”

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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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