CHILD ABUSE Unsuspected STRANGERS The
CORAL GABLES OCTOBER 2012
CBS4 news magazine
Contents CHILD ABUSE : THE UNSUSPECTED STRANGERS
Right now a serious email is flying around the Internet. It’s titled ‘tricky people’ are the new strangers. It addresses who out there really will molest and rape your children and it’s likely not who you’d think.
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Door To Door Sales Scams On The Rise
A knock at the door recently interrupted Gretchen Kennedy while she was working at home. wWhen she opened it, she said two young men were on her door step.
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Back To School: When Does A Child Really Need A Cell Phone?
These days, who doesn’t have a cell phone or even a smart phone and that includes many kids who aren’t even in junior high yet.
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Inability To Watch 3-D Movies May Indicate Bigger Problem
It’s the summer of 3-D movies but, some people can’t see 3-D at all. And if you have a severe headache after watching a 3-D movie it’s a sign of a bigger problem.
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Commuter Marriages Grow As Economy Slows
Every night, Nancy Fagen comes home to an empty house and it’s not because she’s single. Her husband is three thousand miles away, at work. It’s yet another side effect of the economy forcing some committed couples into “commuter marriages.”
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Best Chefs Heating Up The Culinary Scene In Miami
Food. We Miamians like a lot of it. Fortunately, the recent influx of talented chefs helps us fill our craving. From hipster to up-and-coming, here are Miami’s top five chefs heating up the culinary scene.
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Homeowners Fed Up With Rising Insurance Rates
More and more homeowners are finding it impossible to find affordable insurance for their homes or condos. And they’re getting increasingly angry with elected officials who may be unwilling or unable to do anything to stop the rising rates. PRINTED IN THE USA, COPYRIGHT © 2012 BY MARCO G, INC. All rights reserved. The CBS4 News Magazine, a free publication, is published monthly by MARCO G, Inc. Material in this publication must not be stored or reproduced in any form without permission from Marco G. Inc. or WFOR CBS4. Requests for permission should be directed to: info@cbs4newsmagazine.com. CBS4 and/or Marco G. Inc do not assume any liability for products and/or services claimed in advertisements herein. CBS4 and its logo (s) are protected through trademark registration. The use of logos, content and/or artwork in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. For more information please contact 305-477-1699.
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Door To Door Sales Scams
On The Rise
Reporting Al Sunshine
A knock at the door recently interrupted Gretchen Kennedy while she was working at home. When she opened it, she said two young men were on her door step.
“They said that they were selling magazines and I said I wasn’t interested, I declined several times,” said Kennedy. Kennedy said she eventually changed her mind after the pair said the money would go to help charter schools. The magazine, however, never arrived and when she complained, the company never responded. Carrie Hurt with the Better Business Bureau said they’ve received more and more complaints about these types of scams. “They will normally try to pull at your heart strings,” said Hurt, “But instead pull at your purse strings.” Door to door sales complaints have more than doubled according to the agency. In 2010, they received 600 complaints; last year it grew to 1300 and this year it’s on track to top that number. Most of the complaints center around products ordered never being delivered and aggressive, high pressure sales tactics. Products being pitched include everything from security systems and meat to cosmetics and cleaning supplies. It turns out that the company which conned Kennedy has received more than 170 complaints. “I was angry that I was duped,” said Kennedy. Hurt said if someone knocks on your door trying to sell you something, ask for their business card and then research the company and its products before you decide to buy anything. Tell them you’ll call them back if you want to do business with them. “I was angry that I was duped,”
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CHILD ABUSE Unsuspected STRANGERS The
Right now a serious email about an extremely serious topic is flying around the Internet. It’s titled ‘tricky people’ are the new strangers. It addresses who out there really will molest and rape your children and it’s likely not who you’d think.
“The median age of a perpetrator is a 14-year old boy”
A rape victim spoke candidly about her years being abused from age 7 to 17. “I was 7 years old when I started being molested by my father. When I was 12 years old is when I started being physically raped by my father,” said Castanda Paul. It’s a hard story to tell and a hard one to hear. “He would go and say something about it being in the bible and say it was ok,” Paul explained to CBS4’s Cynthia Demos. Castanda is 18 now. She says she has no problem showing her face and talking about what happened because her goal now is to help others. “The hurt I went through I didn’t want another child to go through that. “ Castanda was tricked her whole life. Now this e-mail which was first posted on checklistmommy.com by blogger Sarah Levy is circulating the Internet and showing up on e-newsletter sites talking about just that, how to keep your kids safe from tricky people. The expert in this email, Pattie Fitizgerald from SafelyEverAfter.com has held seminars on this subject is in California. But we found local experts here at The Kristi House. Trudy Novicki is Executive Director. “I think it’s great. “I think any attention on child sexual abuse is good,” Novicki told Demos. While “stranger danger” is not a bad thing to teach, Novicki told Demos, it’s not the most important thing. “So much of our abuse is incest.” The statistics are startling. 5% of kids who are molested will be victims of strangers. The other 95% will be victims of people they know and trust. Those are the tricky people! “Be careful of the babysitter, the older cousin, the assistant
at church, the assistant to the soccer coach,” cautioned Novicki. “Anyone who only wants to spend time with kids and never adults, someone who volunteers to babysit for no money, someone who gives a child expensive gifts for no reason. And know when they’re manipulating your child, they’re manipulating you! So parents who think they have a coach or teacher or clergy that’s so attentive and a good role model and almost like another parent, well then you should think again.” But more than anything, if you think you should keep a keen eye out for that dirty old man, you’re wrong. The median age of a perpetrator is a 14-year old boy Novicki also said that you should teach your kids from the time they speak, to use the words penis and vagina, the anatomically correct name of their body parts. “You can be sure that if a child says don’t touch my vagina it’s going to have much more of an impact on someone than if the child stays there silent,” said Novicki. Afterall, 1 in 6 girls and 1 in 10 boys will be molested. “Their molester was often the person in family giving them the most attention,” said Novicki. That was the case for Castanda. Her father showered her with attention and gifts and activities. We asked her if her mother knew what was happening all those years. “She thought something like that could happen but she never really thought it was capable of this,” said Castanda. The experts say if there is any doubt, there should be action. “You think in Castanda’s case there were more red flags the mother should have paid attention to?” asked Demos. “Absolutely,” responded Novicki. “Absolutely.” We checked Broward County records and found Castanda’s father has been charged with seven counts of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious battery on a child. He is making his way through the court system. As far as becoming more educated on how to talk to your kids about tricky people, the Kristi House offers free classes say every parent should have.
1 in 6 girls and 1 in 10 boys will be molested.” “
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Back To School: When Does A Child Really
Reporting Al Sunshine
Need A Cell Phone?
These days, who doesn’t have a cell phone or even a smart phone and that includes many kids who aren’t even in junior high yet. We’re talking about “tweens”, children between 8 and 12. That’s the fastest area of growth for the cell phone business but when does a child really need a cell phone? “Once they hit junior high, and they started doing things and going places and I needed to get a hold of them, that’s when we gave them their cell phones,” said mother Kristen Swanson. Kristen Swanson is not unusual. The National Consumers League found nearly 6 out of 10 parents of “tweens” have
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given their children cells. The top reasons: • Safety • Tracking the child’s after-school activities • The child asked for one “It really depends on what the parent’s purpose is for allowing a child to have a cell phone,” explained neuropsychologist Dr. Pete Stavinoha who believes the ‘tween’ cell phone crash could hurt many.
Consider the positive benefits, and weighing those against the potential risks.” “As a psychologist, I’m mostly concerned that it’s not simply a substitute for those face-to-face social skills that are really going to be invaluable as they grow into adolescence and adulthood.” Dr. Stavinoha believes parents should make this decision very carefully. “I think parents really need to give this more thought than simply giving in to what their child simply wants. Consider the positive benefits, and weighing those against the potential risks.” When trying to decide whether to give your child a cell phone, the National Consumers League suggests you ask these questions: • Does your child really need one? • Will it be used to stay in touch with parents, friends or for emergency use only? • How much do you want to spend? • And most importantly; are they mature enough? “Parents should be monitoring how that child is developing. If things aren’t going the right way that’s when the child is showing they’re not capable,” explained Dr. Stavinoha. The Swansons spend around $250 a month to keep their family connected. Mom and Dad pay for the basics but each child pays for the extras like apps or internet access. Kristen Swanson thinks she’s made the right call for her family. “It really gives me peace of mind knowing that when she comes home after school, she has a way to contact me,” said Kristen.
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Rehab for ADD Medications
On the Rise Reporting Cynthia Demos
Annie Gendaszek was introduced to ADHD medications when she was just 13-years old, by a friend with a prescription. “I really liked the effect and how they made me feel, so I sought out my own prescriptions from doctors,” said Gendaszek.
By the time she was in college, she was abusing the
drugs daily, and she knew she needed help. “Significant weight loss, irritable moods. I started lying, being dishonest, stealing,” Gendaszek claimed. Dr. Timothy Wilens, Director for the Center of Addiction Medicine in Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital, said an estimated five to ten percent of young people are misusing or abusing ADD/ADHD medications. “If you’re just popping them willy nilly and you’re using them in context with other substances, which is frequently occurring, that could be potentially dangerous,” said Wilens. Rehab centers say they’re seeing an influx of patients addicted to the drugs. “It’s huge. I have probably a hundred clients and over 80 percent of them have been addicted to Adderall since they were in grade school. It’s an enormous rise from just ten years ago,” said Velvet Mangan CEO Safe Harbor Treatment Centers for Women. Experts blame the fact that the drugs are easy to obtain and socially acceptable.
“It’s just kind of the norm on college campuses, just like drinking is,” Mangan pointed out. Timothy Wilens, insisted, “It’s similar to misusing any kind of amphetamine or speed or cocaine. And it’s going to require abstinence from that. It’s going to require recovery management skills, how to fight urges, how to fight cravings.” Rehab centers also focus on the emotional problems behind the substance abuse. “It’s not what you use, it’s why you’re using,” Mangan pointed out. “So we focus on life skills, we focus on self-esteem.” Through rehab, Annie got the help she needed. And she’s about to celebrate four years of sobriety. “It’s a really sad and lonely place to be. But there is hope and there is a solution.” said Annie. Experts point out in addition to being harmful to your health and addictive, selling ADHD prescription or even just giving it away to your friends is actually a felony offense subject to serious penalties including fines and jail time if convicted.
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Inability To Watch
Reporting Cynthia Demos
3-D Movies May Indicate Bigger Problem It’s the summer of 3-D movies but, some people can’t see 3-D at all. And if you have a severe headache after watching a 3-D movie it’s a sign of a bigger problem. The souped-up 3-D technology is a hit at the movies this summer but a super hero couldn’t even help some folks see the images properly. Ten percent of the population can’t see at all in 3-D and 30% say it’s actually too painful to watch. “It’s such a nuisance to my eyes,” 14-year-old Siara Biederman told CBS4’s Cynthia Demos. “I try to watch the movie but every couple of minutes it goes blurry so it’s kind of hard to watch.” Instead of the film looking three dimensional Siara said things look double. Her optometrist Dr. Barry Kay from Hollywood Eyes in Hollywood, explained that it is simply her vision that is off. “3-D vision requires two eyes that see equally well and they have to be aligned and pointed in the right spot. Siara does not have good visual function.”
Kay said these movies can act as a real vision test if the 3D is blurry or makes you see double or gives you a headache, it’s a sign you need to get your vision checked. According to Kay, the ultimate time to catch the problem is before your child turns seven. After that it just gets worse. As for Siara, a quick fix is to wear the 3-D glasses over her real glasses or get contacts. Now for those with only vision in one eye or a lazy eye the problem will likely never be able to be fixed. “It’s pretty common, more than people realize,” said Kay. A tangled web that can be helped if you are willing to take a leap into addressing the problem. Dr. Kay said if you catch the problem in time you can treat it with a patch, eye exercises, or possibly by having surgery.
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A Danger For Kids Reporting Al Sunshine
The last thing on most parents’ mind this time of year is worrying about having identity thieves steal their children’s personal data to take out credit cards, loans, and even renting homes in their kids’ names. But it’s something that is a growing problem that parents should pay attention to. “It hasn’t really been a thought actually,” said Monica Nares, a mother of two in Kendall. “I remember their pediatricians office putting it on their initial papers and probably in their schools registration. But I haven’t really put their information out there other than those two times I can think of.” Recent studies by Carnegie Mellon University found children may be 50 times more likely to have their identities stolen than adults. The Federal Trade Commission also said it had more than 22,000 juvenile ID theft complaints in 2011. And parents should know, the problems is getting worse. “Generally, it tends to come to light once the children do
turn 18 and get into the college years and obtain financial aid for the federal program. It comes to light they may have mortgages out in their names and defaults or judgments that they’ve never had any knowledge of prior to that,” said James Porter of the Miami field office for the Secret Service. Mother of three Janelle Merritt said the identity theft problem is why she is so careful with her children’s identities. She said she asks how their records are being kept and makes sure they’re locked up, whether at her doctor’s office or at school. “When I look in their office it looks pretty concealed and it looks like it goes into a cabinet that’s locked, so I feel a little secure in that,” said Merritt. Merritt is doing just what’s the Federal Trade Commission said parents should be doing to protect their kids’ identities. Among the recommendations from the FTC are: • Ask schools and daycare centers how personal records are stored • Review school records for accuracy to see what personal information they may contain • Opt-out of school phone directories, so identity thieves won’t have your children’s home telephone numbers • Be careful what personal information you release to after-school activities. “Anyplace that you have to give the child’s information, the social security number, date of birth, first name, last name, address, that type of thing become ways that criminals might obtain it; whether it’s a medical facility or any other type of location facility that may use that information,” said Porter. “I’m still nervous, we always have fear,” Janelle said. “But I try not to live in fear; bad things can happen anytime.” Cyberscam experts said computers remain a popular way of getting kids to sign-up for free games or discounts in return for their names and other personal data; and it’s still a very common way for identity thieves to target young children.”
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High
Tech
Grilling Tools Reporting Al Sunshine
It’s the tIme of year when cooks head outsIde and grIll up a storm.
Now, they can do that on the go with Cuisinart’s Portable Roll-Away Gas Grill. According to Dan Ackerman at CNET, “It has a built in stand that folds down, and then you can just wheel the entire thing away. You can roll it down the street, or you can put it in the back of the car.” Keep the cook cool with the Sharper Image Barbecue Grill Light and Fan. Ackerman says, “The fans take the smoke and heat and move them away from you so that you can stand there right in front of the grill, and it’s a lot more comfortable.” For something simpler, the Luma Tongs on Amazon.com light the way so you can cook your patties to perfection with the help of Brookstone’s Talking Meat Thermometer. “You just plunge it right into whatever you’re cooking, and you have a little receiver you take with you,” says Ackerman. For drinks, Opena’s iPhone case doubles as a bottle opener, and the Cooper Cooler chills beverages in a snap. According to Ackerman, “You slip in a bottle of wine, or a bottle of beer, or a soda can, a little bit of water, a little bit of ice. Plug it in and hit start, and it will cool it down in three or four or five minutes.” For tunes, turn your grilling experience green with a solar powered Boombox by Eton Rukus or try Eco Terra’s Waterproof Player. Ackerman says, “You can even put your iPhone or your iPod inside in a waterproof case and just toss it in the pool. It will actually float.” These products cost anywhere from $20 to around $230.
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Commuter Marriages Grow As Economy Slows Reporting Cynthia Demos
EvEry night, nancy FagEn comEs homE to an Empty housE and it’s not bEcausE shE’s singlE. hEr husband is thrEE thousand milEs away, at work.
It’s yet another side effect of the economy forcing some committed couples into “commuter marriages.” “The first time we were apart, it was for about a month, and it was hard,” Fagen said. “It’s so lonely and I know he was lonely.” Many people are being kept apart because of the shaky job market. Some are relocating to retain a job and the numbers are showing that it’s an upward trend. About 3 ½ million couples are living in commuter marriages, which is up 30 percent since 1990. Those numbers continue to rise. “The real estate market is really depressed, so the other partner ends up staying behind until the house sells,” said Karla Bergen, a Ph.D. and assistant professor and communications program coordinator of Women’s Studies at the College of Saint Mary. “People get married to be together and when you’re in a commuter marriage, you don’t see each other as
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you would normally.” It can also be an expensive proposition. A recent survey found that only a quarter of businesses offer assistance to commuting employees. But the author of “The Commuter Marriage” says cheap technology via Skype, cellphones and texting helps bridge the long distance. “It’s really good for the person far away to feel more connected and it’s also good for the person at home to feel like the person who’s away understands what’s going on,” said Tina Tessina, PhD., psychotherapist, and author of The Commuter Marriage. She said there can even be surprising benefits to a commuter arrangement. “It can refresh a marriage that’s stale because people have been together all the time and there’s nothing new happening and suddenly you get that rush of ‘Wow I’ve missed you!’”
Tessina said. Nancy Fagen agrees saying absence has really made her heart grow fonder. “It’s a honeymoon! We don’t focus on the negative because we don’t have time to,” she said. The economy isn’t the only thing to blame for an increase in commuter marriages. Experts say an increase of people meeting online and a more global economy are also factoring into such arrangements.
“It’s really good for the person far away to feel more connected and it’s also good for the person at home to feel like the person who’s away understands what’s going on,”
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Women
“Surrender” For Intimacy, Passion, & Romance Reporting Cynthia Demos
A controversiAl ApproAch to marriage, and staying married has lots of ladies talking, especially in South Florida. In the New York Times best-selling books, “The Surrendered Single” and “The Surrendered Wife”, the author Laura Doyle claims her ‘surrendering’ approach to dating and marriage can transform relationships and bring women romance, harmony, and the intimacy they crave. But is the advice really helpful? CBS4 had four women test the books to see if it worked. Danielle Klahr, a 33-year-old single teacher said she’s hoping to find ‘the one.’ “My parents just want me to meet the right person,” explained Klahr to CBS4’s Cynthia Demos. Sabrina Cohen is 34-years-old. She is single and heads The Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research. “I think for me personally, my fears revolve around my disability and myself worth,” said Sabrina who was in a car accident and is now a quadriplegic. She and her best friend Danielle are studying the book “The Surrendered Single.” Debbie Israel was also put to the test. She’s engaged and is a teacher. Israel questioned, “Do I take the plunge? Do I get married and take the chance?” Gloria Drago is the fourth woman. She’s been married for 24 years and she definitely has a goal. “Keeping things a little bit spicy and fresh, sometimes it’s not easy, especially with teenagers in the house,” said Drago. The four women met with the author of the two books. “As a woman, we actually have all the power to make or break our relationships,” explained Doyle. Doyle believes single women shouldn’t look for “Mr. Right”, they should attract him instead. As for married women, they shouldn’t try to control everything. Just surrender a little and the intimacy will be back, she said. Here are some of Laura Doyle’s key tips:
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Smile at the universe Allow him to ask you out Be quiet Listen more Talk less Take a compliment Accept help Get online for dating Remember a suggestion or advice often comes across as criticism After four weeks of implementing what the women learned from the author and in the books, CBS4’s Cynthia Demos checked back in with the ladies. The married women said the tips in the book definitely worked for them. When asked whether her sex life was better, Gloria Drago, married for 24 years, replied with a smile, “Oh yes. There were some good tips in the book, definitely.” One of the best tips Gloria got out of the book was to talk less. “Be quiet and listen that’s one of my biggest faults listening.” For engaged Debbie Israel, she had to learn how to take a compliment. “The man feels like the man and it does something to pump him up,” said Israel. The single ladies also felt the book had a positive impact. “Smile at the universe was a really good one,” said Danielle Klahr. “I noticed that people were smiling back.” While she hasn’t had any dates in the four weeks after meeting with the author, she said she felt things were getting aligned. Sabrina Cohen followed the advice of Laura Doyle and spruced up her online profile. “I changed my profile on a few sites and was straight forward and fun. Within a few conversations one guy said ‘I’d like to take you out’.” She went on the date and said he is not ‘the one’ but it was wonderful practice and definitely made her feel more comfortable for the next time. October 2012 CBS4 News Magazine Coral Gables [ 27 ]
Best Chefs Heating Up
The Culinary Scene In Miami
Food. We Miamians like a lot of it. Fortunately, the recent influx of talented chefs helps us fill our craving. From hipster to up-and-coming, here are Miami’s top five chefs heating up the culinary scene. Bryan Underwood
Ingrid Hoffmann
Bryan Underwood is a diet model turned chef. Instilled within his blood, Underwood was destined for the culinary scene. Rather than using processed foods, Underwood stresses “real food” with natural ingredients. His downtown Miami joint serves up everything from paninis to cupcakes, topped with a healthier, but just as tasty French buttercream. Or try a smoothie made with homemade Greek yogurt; flavors include mango, blueberry and acai. If looking to throw a healthy party, Bryan is available for catering as well.
This former Food Network star now has a Univision show called “Delicioso with Ingrid Hoffmann.” And with good reason, it is the first cooking show with a weekly U.S. broadcast on a national network. The Miami native has been in the cooking atmosphere for more than 13 years. And, just for good measure, Hoffmann co-owns the food truck Latin Burger and Taco. The Latin macho burger is to die for, no joke – chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, chuck, fresh-rolled sirloin and Ingrid’s special “avocadolicious” sauce, made with Chilean haas avocados.
Bryan In The Kitchen bryaninthekitchen.com
Ralph Pagano
Ten Palms American Trackside Kitchen & Stone Crab Parlor gulfstreampark.com
Mr. Pagano “took his talents” to Broward’s Gulfstream Park in October after a stint at STK Miami. He even cooked up a storm with The Fountain Club Restaurant, a pop-up restaurant that offered up whole Florida red snapper and BBQ brisket through the end of June. The catch? The restaurant was set up along Gulfstream’s colorful fountains. There is no “horsing around” for Pagano even on Sundays, where he is the executive chef behind brunch. At $40, it’s worth it to try a slicing station, fresh fruits, cheeses and great desserts.
Latin Burger and Taco latinburger.com
Michelle Bernstein Michy’s michysmiami.com
“Top Chef” mentor and Delta Airlines first/ business class meal designer, Michelle Bernstein does it all. The Miami native and Johnson & Wales graduate has four restaurants and a café, all of which have drawn great praise from Esquire and Gourmet Magazine. Now, for the food. Appropriately called “plates of resistance” because they are all dangerously good, highlights include squid ink handkerchief pasta and prawns as well as cioppino – a mix of fresh fish, clams, mussels, rock shrimp and calamari. And to avoid busting your wallet, all entrees are available in half portions.
Micah Edelstein
NeMesis Urban Bistro nemesisbistro.com
Another “Top Chef” contestant, Micah Edelstein has a “Ratatouille” type of setup. The main attraction includes roasted eggplant, tomato sauce and fried capers. The restaurant itself is designed in a vintage style with Middle-Eastern prints. You can’t get much more hip than Micah. “Sexy Nibbles” include leek and fig braised duck potstickers with a delightful guava-cardamon sauce. Finish it off with the carrot ginger pecan cake pain perdue, which is topped with “rummed” up citrus syrup.
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“Animal Friend”
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Plates Fund Local Animal Shelters Our pets dO sO much fOr us. So why not do something for them? The state’s county license tag offices are selling license plates that generate money for nonprofits and governmentrun animal shelters. Each plate sold generates $25 to the groups, helping to cut down on the booming pet population.
One group that stands to benefit is the Humane Society of Broward County, which recently won a $25,000 grant to help spay and neuter an additional 100 pit bulls and 900 cats. You can purchase the license plates online, or at a license tag office in any Florida county.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS / OCTOBER 2012
CORAL GABLES
FESTIVAL MIAMI NEW MUSIC CONCERT OCT 11, 2012 / 305/284-4940 www.festivalmiami.com
Festival Miami presents Emerging Composers-New Music Concert, 8 p.m. Clarke Recital Hall in the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance. Free admission, ticket required.
GROVETOBERFEST OCT 13, 2012 / 305/461-2700 Peacock Park www.grovetoberfest.com/
SOUTH FLORIDA YOUTH SYMPHONY OCT 21, 2012 / 305/238-2729 Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami www.sfys.net
South Florida Youth Symphony performs in Gala New Music Festival Concert at Festival Miami. 8 p.m.
MASTER CHORALE OF SOUTH FLORIDA NOV 04, 2012 / 954-418-6232 Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts www.masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org
Carl Orff's Carmina Burana with the Frost Symphony Orchestra, Frost Chorale and Florida's Singing Sons Boychoir. November 2, 2012, 8:00 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Pompano Beach November 4, 2012, 4:00 pm.
KEVIN HART LET ME EXPLAIN TOUR OCT 13, 2012 / 800/745-3000 American Airlines Arena
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart brings his ’Let Me Explain' tour to Miami.
There's a craft beer revolution, and it's finally reached South Florida. Grovetoberfest brings a world-class beer festival to Miami. Beer enthusiasts will descend to Peacock Park in Coconut Grove, a fashionable neighborhood in the heart of Miami, where nightlife and shopping are synonymous with good taste. Guests will sample unlimited beer from around the world, and they'll take an active role by voting for their favorite beers in different categories.
THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS OCT 31, 2012 / Bayfront Park www.thevampirecircus.us
A phenomenal night of live entertainment, blending theater, dance, and gymnastic artistry.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL NOV 03, 2012 / 305/636-0902 Miami Marine Stadium www.miamidragon.com
Annual race featuring rowing crews competing against each other in beautifully colored Hong Kong-style Dragon Boats. Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CITY BIKES
IRONMAN 70.3 MIAMI OCT 28, 2012 / 305/358-7550 / Bayfront Park
The triathlon consists of three parts: swimming, biking, and running. The swim part of the race will be at Biscayne Bay, near The Port of Miami. Following the swim, the athletes will pass Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Palmetto bay, Town of Cutler Bay, making a loop heading south to Homestead. After entering the transition area in Bayfront Park, the athletes will begin the two-loop run course alongside the waters of Miami, which include Bayside Shopping Center and the Port of Miami. The race will finish at Bayfront Park.
WINGS OVER HOMESTEAD AIR SHOW NOV 04, 2012 / 305/224-7469 Homestead Air Reserve Base www.wingsoverhomestead.com
Jaw-dropping precision aerobatics will be highlighted against a backdrop of jet sound as the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels headline an all-star list of performers at the Homestead Air Reserve Base "Wings Over Homestead" air show. This is a FREE event open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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StockS
SoAR Amidst Unemployment
Report Reporting Tim Kephart
the U.S. economy contInUed to trUdge throUgh a dIffIcUlt fIScal qUarter aS the economy created 163,000 prIvate-Sector jobS In jUly. the nUmber waS the beSt SInce febrUary, bUt the economy’S job creatIon pace IS eSSentIally flat SInce 2011.
In addItIon to the jobs numbers, the Labor Department said the unemployment rate ticked up 0.1 percent to 8.3 percent in July. The jobs numbers are campaign fodder for both President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. For Obama, his campaign claims its proof of a steady, albeit slow, recovery from the Great Recession. For Romney, it allows him to pound the president that the unemployment rate continues to be over 8 percent, despite the stimulus and other jobs ideas. Still, investors were very pleased with the numbers as stocks on both the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ soared, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up more than 240 points and the NASDAQ was up more than 63 points. Additional information in the report found that wages over the last year have been matching the rate of inflation, which combined with the jobs numbers, prompted the Federal Reserve to hold off on taking any immediate action to stimulate the economy. But, things are nowhere near complete recovery. Europe’s financial crisis is hurting U.S. exports; the “fiscal cliff” that faces the United States at the end of the year is unsolved; Congress is hopelessly gridlocked at present; and the country is still teetering on the edge of a recession while trying to come out of the Great Recession. Consumers have taken heed of how businesses are hording cash and have begun doing the same, according to the latest Labor Department numbers. However, much like when businesses sit on trillions of dollars instead of investing in jobs; when consumers conserve money it cripples the U.S.’ economy.
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a z z i P t s e B In South Florida
The big game is on, you have your favorite tasty beverage, but you need the best pie to fully enjoy your night. Whatever you like on your pizza, these places will have your taste buds happy and your belt tightening.
Mario the Baker 6 locations. mariothebakerpizza.com
Mario’s been locally owned and in business since 1969, surviving several recessions and Dominos, Pizza Hut, and Papa John’s. It’s a South Florida staple where you can get hand-tossed pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and more. The restaurants have their own Italian-feel where you can also check out a game on the flat-screen televisions.
Pieducks www.pieducks.com
If you blink while you’re driving past the One Broadway building, you’ll miss Pieducks. It’s traditional, brick-oven pizza, but you can also get gourmet salads and desserts. If you have a tomato fetish, check out the “Major Tom Pie,” which has tomatoes, tomatoes, and more tomatoes on a three cheese pizza. They deliver in downtown and Brickell or you can eat at the restaurant.
John the Baker
Rey’s Pizza
Another hand-tossed pizza place that’s been in business since 1960 and owned by the Scinicariello family. It’s another favorite of the newsroom and we’re always glad to see the pizza’s coming. If pizza’s not your thing, check out the homemade pasta or some baked ziti. And make sure, if you make it to John’s, eat several of John’s world famous garlic rolls.
If you’re looking for something that is truly a South Florida experience, you can always hit up Rey’s Pizza for some good ol’ homemade Cuban pizza. Rey started out in a flea market before he began opening restaurants across Miami and Hialeah. You can grab your favorite Cuban-flavored pie while also chugging a little shot of Cuban coffee to truly get your taste buds happy and your heart beat racing.
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Steve’s Pizza www.stevespizzas.net
This is New York-style pizza at its finest in South Florida. If you’re really ready to aim for the sky, you can reach for a full 23-inch jumbo size pizza. You can also hit up Steve’s for a nice lamb gyro. But, if you are going to get some pies from Steve’s, don’t get it delivered, head to the restaurant for a fun dining experience. October 2012 CBS4 News Magazine Coral Gables [ 37 ]
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Research:
Telling
Lies
Can Make You Physically Sick Reporting Cynthia Demos
As children we learn honesty is the best policy– but as adults–not everyone adheres to it. “I did not have sexual relations with that woman,” declared former President Bill Clinton. “I know that it’s not possible that this child could be mine,” insisted former Presidential candidate John Edwards. “I shall resign the presidency effective tomorrow,” said President Richard Nixon in 1974. Studies estimate Americans lie eleven times a week, on average. “There are lot’s of reasons people lie, personal gain, avoiding some untoward consequence, sometimes we lie to boost our self-esteem,” said Psychiatrist Dr. Robin Kerner. But whatever the reason, a new study–conducted by the University of Notre Dame suggests it’s bad for your health. “One group was specifically told to try not to lie and the other, the control group, was not given any such instructions,” said Dr. Kerner. Researchers say the group of participants who reduced lying for ten weeks–experienced significantly fewer headaches–sore throats–tenseness–anxiety–and other health problems–than those who continued to lie regularly. “I think anything that is going to affect our stress, affects our
health,” Kerner declared. Kerner says it makes perfect sense because lying is stressful. ”If I’m telling lies, especially major lies, that’s going to create a lot of internal stress which can manifest itself in a whole host of medical problems.” But it’s not just major lies that can make you sick. “Sometimes we do this to help other people, ‘Gee, I love your hair cut,’ when I don’t like it very much,” said Kerner. Researchers found even little white lies–like exaggerations– and making false excuses–can be harmful to your health. “I don’t know, I’ll have to see if it impacts my life, they say you know what happened to her, she told too many lies,” one woman told us. While some people say they don’t see the harm in telling little white lies–especially if it makes friends and family feel better–others say lying–big or small–just isn’t worth it. Dr. Kerner said it’s important to get to the root of why you’re lying–which can help you curb it. “For some people lying can become a sort of a coping strategy. So instead of dealing with the problem, they create this world of lies.”
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Best spray tan salons Keep your Glow:
In MIaMI
Sure Miami is filled with sun but that isn’t the safe way to get a good glow. Tanning beds are dangerous as well so the best option to get golden are spray tan services. These Miami spray tan salons offer the latest technologies for fast, natural, great-looking tans. From one minute sessions to group tanning parties, these salons have it covered.
Aventura Spray Tan www.aventuraspraytan.com
Aventura Spray Tan has quick-drying (less than 10 minutes) airbrush tanning services. The finished look is bronze and natural-looking with no streaks and no odors. The prices are very reasonable for these organic spray tan services and they also specialize in eyelash extensions. This salon is by appointment only so there’s no line and no wait.
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Forever Tan
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Streak-free, and realistic-looking tans are the results at Forever Tan. Their organic airbrush tan system is available for four tan looks: light tropical, medium tropical, dark tropical, and clear (shows more color gradually over the hours and won’t rub off). Exfoliating services are also offered with their great European Body Brushing. Forever Tan will also happily help clients organize tanning parties to make it a day with friends.
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TanSoBe was voted Miami’s Best Sunless Tanning Salon by Citysearch. They have the latest in tanning technology as well as great pricing including convenient monthly plans. TanSoBe offers Infinity Sun custom airbrushing (a personalized service performed by attendants). They also have the VersaSpa voice-activated, fullyautomated spray tanning system. They claim to be the only tanning salon in Miami to have one with the Mystic Tan formula and the tanning is done in less than a minute!
Sobe Tan by Fabiola www.sobetan.com
Sobe Tan by Fabiola is a spray tanning service by a top aesthetician. Fabiola uses her own formula for her turbo airbrush tanning services. The results are streak-less, odorless, and not sticky. She also sells great products to continue the glow in between services including her Tan in a Can and Airbrush Tan Extender Lotion.
Tan V
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Tan V is one of the most popular tanning salons in South Beach. No appointment is necessary for this busy hub but the wait is never usually long. Their UV-Free Versa Spa spray tanning system gives a great glow to skin as well as moisturizing and rejuvenating benefits. There is a second location in Coral Gables for tanners on the mainland.
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Social Network Helps You
Know Your Neighbors Reporting Vanessa Borge
Doors closeD, winDows shut anD empty streets; neighborhooDs are less neighborly.
“When I was young, I grew up, everyone knew each other,” Davie resident Kathy Bienick said. “People are always working now.”
But at the community of Country Creek in Davie neighbors are meeting and mingling at National Night Out, an annual nationwide crime prevention event. To organize it and ensure all the neighbors were in the loop, Bienick used a new social networking tool called Nextdoor. Nextdoor is a way to communicate ‘neighbor-to-neighbor’. “It’s like Facebook for a neighborhood,” Bienick said. Nirav Tolia, Nextdoor’s founder, is hoping to connect communities just like Facebook has done for the world. “Why isn’t there a service that helps us connect with those right outside our front door. That was the inspiration for Nextdoor, to bring back that sense of community to your neighborhood,” Tolia said. Just get your community signed up to Nextdoor and begin connecting… Need to borrow a ladder? Or someone to mow your lawn? How about finding out when local construction is going to wrap up? It’s how Bienick got the Country Creek neighborhood networking… “You can put up your updates, having an event, if you want to sell something, if you’re having a garage sale, if you need a babysitter,” said Bienick. Plus, you can feel safe knowing who is signing up in your neighborhood. “Every single member on Nextdoor has to verify their address so you know every single person actually live right in your neighborhood,” Tolia said. With more than 300 homes in her Davie community, Bienick said it’s the way to know who’s living next door. “It does help us get to know one another. You can communicate directly with them,” said Bienick. For more information on Nextdoor, go to nextdoor.com.
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Homeowners
Fed Up With
Rising
Insurance
Rates
Reporting Al Sunshine
As we pAss the 20th AnniversAry of hurricAne Andrew, more And more homeowners Are finding it impossible to find AffordAble insurAnce for their homes or condos. And they’re getting increasingly angry with elected officials who may be unwilling or unable to do anything to stop the rising rates. Like so many other local residents, Larry Jones has seen his Citizens’ insurance bills climb dramatically. The South Miami Heights resident blames state lawmakers for allowing insurance lobbyists to convince state regulators that the industry needs to keep raising rates. “I guess before the insurance increased, our insurance was almost $400-$500 a year. Now we’re paying five..some areas of $5000 in homeowners insurance. Our elected officials give them all the breaks, but when it’s on the back of the people, that’s an issue and this is what’s taking place in the State of Florida,” said Jones. “It’s on the backs of the people and that’s sad”. Local insurance insiders tell CBS4 Consumer Investigator Al Sunshine that Tallahassee lawmakers for several decades now have been either unwilling or unable to pass any meaningful insurance reforms aimed at increasing competition and lowering rates. “20 years later you’re definitely feeling the effects, definitely. because we have not been able to fix the problem,” said longtime insurance agent Dulce Suarez Resnick. Some political analysts say homeowner demand for affordable insurance could soon become a major campaign issue in upcoming fall elections. It could turn into a major political liability for Governor Rick Scott who’s pushed for Citizens to cut policies and raise rates even higher than they are now. Miami Herald political writer Marc Caputo recently told CBS 4 News, “If their insurance rates go up and up and up as incomes remain the same or fall, that’s a perfect storm that’s going to be really difficult for the governor or anyone to survive.” And here’s something else state lawmakers and insurance lobbyists may not be publicizing: Some of the largest home insurers in the country just reported their latest earnings. Allstate, State Farm and Travelers reported about $3 billion-dollars in combined earnings for just second quarter alone. And despite having $6 billion dollars in surplus reserves, Citizens’ continues to insist it needs more money and is now seeking another rate hike from the state. So what can local homeowners do about it? For both state, local and national races, find out the candidates position on better regulating the homeowners’ insurance industry to stabilize rates. If you don’t like the answer you get, consider voting for someone else.
“20 years later you’re definitely feeling the effects, definitely. because we
have not been able to fix the problem”
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Medical Apps “House Calls” Are The New
Reporting Cynthia Demos
Want to lose a little weight, need to monitor blood glucose levels or does the mole on your arm leave you concerned but not enough to go to the doctor? Grab your smart phone if you have answered yes to any of those questions. There are apps that will help you track and manage many kinds of health and medical issues all on your own. Megan Cooper, a mother of two, has found the medical apps to be helpful. This busy momma juggles a newborn while washing dishes, doing laundry and taking care of her other daughter. Her business makes her a fan of phone apps that help her save time and stay on top of her family’s health. “I use a handful of apps on my phone to help me lose baby weight, to keep track of my health along with my baby’s,” Cooper said. She also has to keep a close eye on her infant because of the baby’s health issues. “She has a condition called SVT that I need to be able to check her heart rate on a regular basis so I’m able to do that with the camera and the flash,” said Cooper. Because of her apps, Cooper’s smart phone is a stand in for a stethoscope. It’s also ideal for monitoring Cooper’s caloric intake as she tries to lose the baby weight and keeps up with a fitness routine. This is all thanks to the growing number of apps
geared toward health and medicine. There are 13 thousand apps and more being added each day. Brian Dolan, from Mobi Health News, said there is a growing number of apps specifically for medical professionals. “There’s an additional five-thousand to six-thousand apps for physicians, nurses, medical students, really medical professionals,” Dolan said. Many apps are capable of interacting with your household appliances. For example, there is a Wi-Fi enabled scale for your home. “It actually sends your weight, your BMI, body mass index, as well as your body fat percentage,” Dolan said. There is also a high-tech glucose meter that plugs into your iPhone and the results are sent to the phone and charts are created. “It’s very easy for you to then send those charts to your care provider, your family friends, and others that are helping you manage your condition,” said Dolan. If you are worried about skin cancer there is an app that allows you to see if your moles may be a possible threat. However, consulting with a doctor for a diagnosis is always best. “These apps aren’t going to specifically diagnose you with anything they will let you know if maybe that mole has an irregular shape, irregular color, and give you a sense to how risky that mole might be,” Dolan said. The FDA is working on guidelines that will regulate certain apps, just as it does medical devices. In the meantime they are keeping an eye on claims being made. “Last year the FTC, the Federal Trade Commission, actually removed a handful of apps from Apple’s app store that claimed to help users cure their acne just by shining a blue light on their face using the iPhone screen,” Dolan said. As a mother of two young children, Cooper certainly counts on her apps to help ease her load, if they do nothing else. “I don’t have to carry around extra things like a stethoscope, or a calorie counter or a pedometer,” Cooper said. As a word of caution, you will find that some apps are more efficient than others. You should start your search with trusted sources similar to those you’d refer to on the web if you are considering adding an app to your healthcare regime. Also, discuss the apps with your doctor or caregiver when dealing with life threatening illnesses. October 2012 CBS4 News Magazine Coral Gables [ 49 ]
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SOuth FlOrida StOre At Dolphin Mall iKea lOverS OF MiaMi-dade cOunty cOuld be in FOr a great SurpriSe. IKEA, the popular Swedish-based home furnishings store, announced its plans for a Miami-Dade store in the City of Sweetwater, adjacent to the Dolphin Mall. The up-and-coming store would be the second IKEA in South Florida; the first one is in Broward County. The IKEA Miami will reach up to 417,000-square-feet with about 1,500 spaces for parking. Located west of Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade IKEA customers will no longer have to travel to the IKEA Sunrise store. Pending approvals, construction of IKEA Miami could begin as early as spring 2013, with an opening as early as fall 2014. “We are thrilled with the reception afforded IKEA since entering the state nearly five years ago, so we are excited to submit plans for IKEA Miami where we can grow our Florida and southeastern U.S. reach” said Mike Ward, IKEA U.S. president. “This proposed store would complement our South Florida presence established in Sunrise and bring the unique family-friendly shopping experience closer to existing and new Miami-Dade customers.” IKEA Miami will feature nearly 10,000 exclusively designed items, 50 room-settings, three model home interiors, a supervised children’s play area and a 500-seat restaurant. A Children’s IKEA will also be included in the Showroom, providing baby care rooms, preferred parking and play areas throughout the store. Not only will IKEA be valuable for customers, but IKEA Miami expects to create more than 500 jobs during the construction phase and approximately 400 workers will be needed when the new store opens up. IKEA Miami aims to minimize impacts on the environment by including water-conserving restrooms, eliminating plastic bags from the check-out process and facilitating recycling of customers’ compact fluorescent bulbs.
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