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CONTENTS

Sharks: The Fight To Keep Them Alive

Just off the coast of Bimini the waters are teaming with sharks in need of human protection. A professor at the University of Miami is fighting to keep them alive.

ATM FEES AN UNNECESSARY COST FOR MOST

As banks continue to find ways to nickel and dime customers to death, it turns out that one of the most common fees, ATM’s, is taking a large chunk of your money away needlessly.

HOARDING MAY BE GENETIC

Millions of people are driven to collect things most of us would consider junk. They are compulsive hoarders and now there’s mounting evidence that in some cases, hoarding is in your genes.

TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS IN TRAINING TO SPOT SEX TRAFFICKERS

Miami is ranked among the top three places in the nation for human sex trafficking and now the city is looking to lead the globe in fighting to end the problem.

DANCE YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHIER LIFE

Several times a week more than a dozen baby boomers hit the dance floor and dance the stress of the their lives away.

FEDS CALL IDENTITY THEFT AND TAX FRAUD AN EPIDEMIC

Identity theft and tax fraud It’s a national problem that could be leaving millions of taxpayers wondering what happened to their refunds. And nowhere is it a bigger problem than in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale metropolitan area.

BEST KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY SPOTS

Why not celebrate your child’s next birthday somewhere exceptional? South Florida has plenty of unique places that will make their special day more than memorable!

BEST HOOKAH BARS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

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Hookah Bars or Shisha Lounges, are a growing trend in major cities in the U.S. If you are looking for a comfortable place to share a smoke with friends, here are the best Hookah Bars South Florida has to offer.

BEST DELIS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Sometimes, a burger or steak may be just too much. That’s when it’s time to hit the deli and get yourself a nice cold, or hot, sandwich to satisfy your hunger.

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MIAMI (CBSMIAMI.CoM)

ATM Fees An Unnecessary Cost For Most

As bAnks continue to find ways to nickel and dime customers to death, it turns out that one of the most common fees, ATM’s, is taking a large chunk of your money away needlessly. “I get made every time the statements come and I see the fees and the dollars we don’t need to be spending each month,” said Mike Bernardi. Mike said he tries to avoid ATM fees at all costs. “I personally only go to my own bank so I don’t get the fees,” Mike said. Unfortunately for Mike, his wife doesn’t always attack ATM’s in the same manner. “There’s always an instance when I need cash and an ATM for our bank isn’t around,” said Ashley Bernardi. For the Bernardis, and every banks customer, hitting up an ATM that isn’t from your bank will probably have you end up paying twice; a fee at the ATM and then a second charge from your bank. That can bring the cost of one transaction up to $5. “If you’re making one withdrawal a week and you’re making $5 in total ATM charges; you’re talking $250 a year that you’re needlessly giving up in ATM fees,” said Greg McBride of Bankrate.com ATM charges have doubled over the past decade and are now at a record high. But they don’t have to hit your bank account if you do a little work. Some smaller banks and credit unions reimburse ATM fees when their customers use another company’s machine. “They can go to any ATM and know that it is essentially free,” said McBride. Larger banks help customers find their cash machines with locators on their websites or you can download an app on your mobile device that will point you to a free ATM. Ashley said she will change her ways and not go to any other banks. It’s a decision that will help her family’s bottom line as banks continue to try to find new revenue streams from financially strapped customers.

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sharks: miami (CBs4miami.Com)

The FighT

To keep Them

alive rep or Tin g Dav iD suT Ta

“Tiger sharks have TerriBle press. iT’s geTTing BeTTer anD aFTer ToDay iT may geT a loT BeTTer.” J u s t 50 m i l e s of f t he c oast

of Bimini the waters are teaming with sharks. Sharks that need human protection. At the center of that effort is Dr. Samuel Gruber, a professor at the University of Miami’s Rosential School for Marine and Atmospheric Science and director of their Bimini Biological Field Station. You could call him the “shark whisperer.” But he hardly whispers. “I want you to clear that shark. Can you do that,” asked Dr. Gruber point to a large shark in the water. “Look at that shark!” Perhaps he is the “shark barker. At 74-years old, Dr. Gruber could be summed up in one word: crazy. “I frankly never thought I’d live past 30,” Gruber told CBS4’s David Sutta while he fought to pull up a tiger shark on the side of a boat. Somehow Doc has survived encountering sharks from Florida through the Bahamas, since the 60’s. Gruber’s love for one of the most feared animals in the ocean drove him to set up the school’s shark lab in Bimini. He was forced there when research in the Florida Keys collapsed. “I watched the population that I worked with dwindle down to nothing over a period of several years due to overfishing,” explained Gruber. Today, he’s far from nothing. Sharks are everywhere. Biologists come to Bimini from around the world to study the ocean’s top predator. It’s not by chance that Gruber, the biologists or the sharks are here. For three decades the Bahamas have been protecting the shark. “If we did not ban long lining, our shark population would have crashed just like they have almost every where in the world,” explained Eric Carey with the Bahamas National Trust. As a result in the Bahamas you’ll find some of the most diverse shark populations in the world. For example, Tiger sharks. “They are giant, giant sharks, 20-footers,” said Dr. Gruber as he struggled to pull one along side a boat so it could be tagged. Dr. Michael Domeier has traveled from California to attach satellite trackers on their fins. “When he’s finning and the tags out of the water, it can fix a position on where the shark is,” said Domeier with the Marine Conservation Science Institute. Domeier has developed and app which can track dozens of sharks in real-time on the iPad. The app is called “Expedition White Shark” and can be found in Apple’s app store or at www. expeditionwhiteshark.com. “The yellow ones are the ones that we have had hits from satellite tags in the past seven days,” he added pointing tot he screen. “It’s more than just a novelty. It’s a research tool. If you tag enough animals this way you can start to figure out their entire life history pattern.” The tracks show us a side of sharks we never see. Jaws, as we’ve come to know them, may be the world’s most misunderstood animal. Gruber described them as the Budda’s of the ocean. “I’m going to let her go. She’ll swim away into the sea,” said Gruber. ”Tiger sharks have terrible press. It’s getting better and after today it may get a lot better.” It was certainly unexpected and so was what we found waiting for us back at the dock in Bimini. The two sharks we

saw swimming are bull sharks. “They are the ultimate top predator. They are even more of a top predator than a great white shark. They are designed to prey on sharks. As a consequence they are the real controllers of everything,” said Gruber. The bull sharks are so dangerous the CBS4 crew had to film them using a camera on a stick. Gruber said these particular sharks are in trouble because of their fins. The Chinese go wild for them. Each year 70-million sharks are killed for their fins which are used to make soup. In search of bigger fins, fishermen now target bigger sharks, like these bulls. “Bull sharks are totally unprotected. You can kill as many as you want,” said Gruber. Biologists are growing concerned because it takes sharks 12-years to reach adulthood. Basically, their fishing is unsustainable. “You guys, especially in Florida, should be looking to see what we’ve done,” said Eric Carey. The Bahamas, seeing a disaster coming, took a dramatic step this summer to stop it. “Sharks are fully protected in the Bahamas,” said Carey. It was a bold move protecting all sharks from fishing. Doc takes us five miles out into the ocean to explain why the move was necessary. You could call these, shark infested waters. “Well it is exciting and we are all propagandized for our entire lives how bad these things are. The real propaganda is that they are being killed off at a rate unsustainable and they play a very important roll in this reef,” said Gruber. Wild Caribbean Reef sharks dart in from every direction. The sharks are skittish but curious. “Doc we are not in any danger,” asked Sutta. “Actually these sharks are dangerous,” responded Dr. Gruber, who then pets one. It’s here that Gruber explains why we need sharks in the first place. “If the reef sharks disappear, all the animals that were fed on by the reef sharks would start to proliferate and expand in their numbers,” Gruber explained. In other words, sharks keep the ocean in check. It’s something the Bahamas needs for its survival. Despite the efforts of the Bahamians, it may be in vain. “Our national anthem don’t make a difference to them (sharks). Our international boundaries are insignificant to them,” said Carey. The moment the sharks migrate away from Bimini they are vulnerable. The Bahamas is hoping the United States joins them to protect the sharks by banning shark fishing outright. It’s a battle full of economics and politics. “I try to convince the government of it. But they are more worried about being sued than what some old, crazy, shark guy has to say,” Gruber said. So Gruber, while ever persistent and perhaps crazy, continues his push for the world’s most misunderstood animal. Someone is listening. The United States recently banned the process of taking shark fins while throwing the carcasses out. It’s a big step but not nearly as big as the Bahamas. Time will tell which country was right.

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Hoarding MIAMI (CBSMIAMI)

May Be Genetic

RepoRtIng ted scouten It’s often hIdden behInd closed doors but millions of people are driven to collect things most of us would consider junk. They are compulsive hoarders and now there’s mounting evidence that in some cases, hoarding is in your genes. Imagine living with clutter, trash, filth and, in some cases, rodent infestation. These are the homes of hoarders, as seen on popular TV shows. There’s tons of clutter that can fuel a small fire into a raging inferno, like it did inside one Phoenix home. In Minneapolis, a woman barely escaped her cluttered house alive when fire broke out. In Charlotte, one hoarder died when firefighters couldn’t even get inside his home to rescue him. It’s a mental disorder affecting as many as six million Americans. A Maryland woman who asked to be identified only as “Amanda” is one of them. “I was obsessed with this,” “Amanda” said. For 15 years, “Amanda” filled up her home with things her neighbors threw in the trash. “Books, ,boxes, stuffed animals, newspapers, magazines, clothing, paper. A lot of paper,” she said. “I would think to myself, `Wow, I cannot believe people are actually throwing out these perfectly good, wonderful things.’” So many things became piled up, her home became a health and a fire hazard. “Someone came in and said `You must clear this out or you will be evicted,’” she said.

Eviction, family disputes, shame and isolation are often the side effects of hoarding. So why do people do it? “It’s definitely in the realm of psychiatric conditions,” said psychologist Dr. Gregory Chasson. Chasson points to recent studies by Johns Hopkins University researchers, which found hoarding may be as much biological as it is psychological. “Research suggests that there is a genetic component,” Chasson said. “I’ve come to learn very shockingly my father was stashing and storing everything, either in storage in his building or closets,” “Amanda” said. “I didn’t go out seeking the help; it was my family that brought the help into me.” Cognitive behavioral therapist Andrea Batton worked with “Amanda” for five years, helping clear her clutter while treating her underlying psychological issues. “It’s very hard. It’s a very, very difficult process,” Batton said. Difficult but rewarding. Her shame is now gone, replaced by a determination not to let her home return to the health hazard still facing millions of hoarders. Batton says while the progress is profound, it is the result of a lot of hard work.

Transportation Officials In Training to Spot

Sex Traffickers MiaMi is ranked aMong the toP three Places in the nation for huMan sex trafficking and now the city is looking to lead the globe in fighting to end the ProbleM. compelled to get involved after listening to a trafficking survivor Police officers, Prosecutors, airport employees tell her story at an anti-trafficking event. He said that girl was and Port Miami employees are all undergoing a specialized forced through Miami International by her trafficker despite her training session. They’re learning to spot some of the signs of silent pleas for help. sex trafficking hoping they can intervene and save a child’s life. “What she said was that if you looked into her eyes you could “We need that million set of eyes,” said Susan Leah Dechovitz, see that she was crying out for help and she looked into the eyes Director of the human and sex trafficking task force for the of the agent who took her boarding pass,” remembered Pyatt. Miami-Dade State’s Attorney’s office. “So if something looks “But the agent was so preoccupied on the size of her carry on funny to you, you call it in and the police will then investigate.” bag that the agent failed to see the look in her eyes and had she They won’t give specifics of what they’re looking for. But they had noticed that, she might have been able to pull her aside and do say the rest of us can do our own part and call police when ask her what was wrong. That, of course, as an airport employee, something just doesn’t look right. hit a very strong chord with us.” “If you have any suspicion that a child is in trouble, that a This is the first of its kind training around the country. Now child is being controlled by someone else,” said Trudy Novicki, agencies around the world are reaching out to Miami-Dade Director of Kristi House. “If a child has a lot of gifts all of the authorities in hopes of training their own employees to fight sudden.” sex trafficking. Kristi House is a place that treats victims of human trafficking. Kristi House offers Novicki said other things that can be a red its own training to flag are if you see a child that is calling this is the first of its kind training anyone interested once an older man her boyfriend. Police said a month. But authorities simple things that look odd can also be a around the country. now agencies say the most important warning sign to call 911. around the world are reaching out thing the public can do is “If it’s a suspicious house. There’s a lot to call in tips when they of young girls there and you don’t think to MiaMi-dade authorities in hoPes of think something wrong the girls live there,” pointed out Major training their own eMPloyees to fight is going on. Charles Nanny of the Miami-Dade Police sex trafficking. Department. Ken Pyatt, Deputy Aviation Director at Miami International Airport said he was

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WASHINGTON (CBSMIAMI.COM)

Government Rule

Eliminates Co-Pays For

Birth Control

RepORTING TIM KepHART

Women on birth control

Churches, synagogues, and other houses of worship will not have gotten a longhave to follow the requirement. awaited financial reprieve from the Obama administration Friday. But, religious-affiliated hospitals and universities will get just a The White House announced that most health insurance plans will be required to cover birth control without charging co-pays one-year delay and will have to comply by Aug. 1, 2013, according to thehill.com. or deductibles starting August 1, 2012. Many health insurers already cover birth control, but several The regulation follows the recommendation from federal did not. health officials first proposed in the summer of 2011. At the same time, almost all insurances covered the cost of “This decision was made after very careful consideration, Viagra, which led to outrage amongst women’s groups across including the important concerns some have the United raised about religious liberty,” Health and Human States. Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a “I BelIeve THIS pROpOSAl STRIKeS THe AppROpRIATe BAlANCe BeTWeeN ReSpeCTING statement. “I believe this proposal strikes the appropriate balance between respecting reliRelIGIOuS fReedOM ANd INCReASING ACCeSS TO gious freedom and increasing access to important IMpORTANT pReveNTIve SeRvICeS.” preventive services.”

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Dance your way To a

Healthier Life

Several timeS a week more than a dozen baby boomerS hit the dance floor at the bijoux dance center in South weSt miami-dade to tango, rumba and cha-cha-chá the StreSS of the their liveS away.

“This is my life,”

said Teresa Armand, a breast cancer survivor who has been dancing for six years. “I got diagnosed three years ago and when the doctor told me he said ‘You must have a million questions’ and I said ‘No, just one, when can I get back to dancing’.” Armand is just one of many dance lovers who swing and sway for better physical and mental health. “I don’t like to exercise at the gym, so coming here is my workout, it has saved me,” said Armand. Ballroom dancing can be a great cardiovascular exercise, according to June Rawls, the owner of the Bijoux Dance Studio. “You get on a treadmill for one hour and Latin dancing for one hour, the benefits are the same. You burn calories and feel the endorphins going through your body,” said Rawls who has owned studio for the last couple of years. Rawls told CBS4’s Marybel Rodriguez that not only is ballroom dancing beneficial to your body physically; it’s also great for the mind. “You leave the stress outside, you are in another world once you step inside,” said Rawls. Rawls also points to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2003 which found dancing might reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. “You have to memorize steps and that keeps your mind working,” said Rawls. Rawls said for those interested, it’s never too late start. Every Tuesday at 8 p.m., she runs the baby boomer ballroom dance class at her studio at 4150 SW 70th Court. For more information call (305) 667-5359.

Feds Call

IdentIty theFt & tax Fraud an epIdemIC reporting Al sunshine

it’s A nAtionAl problem thAt could be leAving millions oF tAxpAyers wondering this tAx seAson, whAt hAppened to their reFunds. And nowhere is it A bigger problem thAn in the miAmi-Ft. lAuderdAle metropolitAn AreA.

According to A FederAl Trade Commission report just released, South Florida had more complaints about identity theft than any other place in the United States in 2011. It’s a national problem that could be leaving millions of taxpayers wondering this tax season what happened to their refunds. Federal prosecutors tell CBS 4 News it could be costing Uncle Sam Billions of Dollars this year alone. It’s tax refund fraud. And it’s the latest identity theft exploding across the country thanks to high-speed internet connections and state of the art tax filing programs. Sunrise resident Vanessa Dowe recently “i got An Alert tried filing for her tax sAying my tAxes refund. She found hAd AlreAdy been out somebody else Filed And i hAd got it using her social not Filed them security number. The Broward single mom At All. i stArted explained “I got an crying, i wAs alert saying my taxes reAlly upset” had already been filed and I had not filed them at all. I started crying, I was really upset” The General Accountability Office, or GAO, reported that in 2008, Uncle Sam got 52,000 tax refund complaints. Just two years later, it skyrocketed to about 250,000. The Federal Trade Commission says it’s now getting about 50,000 ID theft complaints a week, mostly tax refund scams. The U.S. Attorney for South Florida, Wifredo Ferrer, told CBS4 Chief Consumer Investigator Al Sunshine, ” It is now an epidemic, that is how I describe it. It is viral, it is spreading not only here in South Florida, but throughout the country. And we’re dealing with hundreds of millions of dollars if not billions of dollars of loss, to the IRS and to the government. People describe it as cocaine on a card, it is easy to get. it spreads, it’s a lot of money. people are having parties in their homes and training others on how to commit this fraud. It turns out this latest cyberscam relies on just three things: tax software to electronically file multiple returns. Personal taxpayer information like names and social security numbers. And an electronic filing number from the IRS. And CBS 4 Investigates found the kind of software to pull it all off is even available online for free. Cyber-law specialist Brad Gross, a Weston Attorney, blames Congress and the IRS for this latest identity theft epidemic. He said lawmakers demanded the

IRS make it easier for taxpayers to get refunds electronically. But he charged the agency obviously did not include enough safeguards to keep cyber-scammers out of it’s computers. “A cyberscammer just needs a little bit of motivation, a little bit of creativity and they can easily conduct this type of scam,” said Gross. Sunshine asked Gross how hard is it to get this kind of software? “It’s simple. It’s a perfect storm of a scam at taxpayers expense,” he said. To avoid becoming a victim, consumer protection experts say don’t give any personal information to anyone on the phone or over the internet. Shred all your private records before throwing them out. And file your tax return as soon as possible to find out if anyone else has filed in your name and immediately contact the IRS if they have. Federal Prosecutors have put together several special enforcement teams of investigators from the Secret Service, FBI and local agencies to focus on this growing problem. There are several proposals expected to be introduced in Congress to try to shut the loopholes. But they are not expected to offer much help anytime soon to the growing number of victims here and across the country who will be finding out somebody has already filed a tax return in their name, and stolen their refunds.

“it’s simple. it’s A perFect storm oF A scAm At tAxpAyers expense”

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MIAMI (CBSMIAMI)

Florida Senate Targets

Internet Sales Taxes If you’ve enjoyed shoppIng on Black frIday from the comfort of your home, knowing you’re saving on sales taxes; some Florida lawmakers may have bad news for you. A Florida Senate committee has moved a bill forward that would require online retailers like Amazon.com and others to collect the state’s 6 percent sales tax if the company has a warehouse or provides commissions to Florida residents who direct customers to the website. In exchange for the sales tax, the state would hold a sales tax holiday to give taxpayers an amount equal to what’s collected online. The only question is enforcement. Several states have tried to enforce similar laws against online retailers, but most of those laws have been challenged in court.

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Best

Kids

Birthday Party Spots

Anyone can have some cake and ice cream and call it a party. But why not celebrate your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next birthday somewhere exceptional? South Florida has plenty of unique places that will make their special day more than memorable!

The Flying Trapeze 305 Biscayne Blvd. MiaMi, Fl www.theFlyingtrapeze.net Fly through the air amid downtown Miami’s skyscrapers in Bayfront Park. Party goers learn basic tricks, like the knee hang, a back-flip and the opportunity to attempt a catch, just like in the real Circus! Participants wear safety harnesses. Rates: $385 for a two-hour party of up to 10 kids; $20 each for additional guests.

One Cool World 2820 McFarlane rd. coconut grove, Fl www.onecoolworld.coM Extreme sports camp based in the Grove’s Peacock Park hosts skateboard and inline skating parties at its own 10,000-square-foot skate park, with ramps and rails. Training session includes video lesson, balance boards, long boards training and ramp riding. Kids bring own gear, but rentals available. Rates: Two-hour party is $20 a child (10 child minimum), which covers the cost of an activity coordinator, coaches, equipment, invitations, a skateboard piñata filled with candy, pizza, drinks, paper goods and clean-up.

Miami Aqua Tours at Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd. MiaMi, Fl www.MiaMiaquatours.coM Hit the high seas with a pirate party aboard a rented 58-foot, red pirate boat. The El Loro is the only Pirate Boat in South Florida. It’s a replica of a Spanish Galleon from the XVI Century and has become a popular choice as a party venue for children.

Rockstar Recording Studio 548 ne 42nd st. Fort lauderdale, Fl www.recordingstudioparties.coM Two-hour parties in a real recording studio; kids choose two favorite songs and record a CD with their friends. They also get to jam on guitar, drums and keyboards. Every guest leaves with a CD.

Young At Art Children’s Museum sr-84 davie, Fl www.youngatartMuseuM.org The Young at Art Children’s Museum is a nice place to have a child’s birthday party, especially for a younger child. They have different packages that include making a craft. This can be both fun and educational for the child. The children can enjoy the museum and all that it has to offer including painting, a fun toddler room, a slide and many exhibits about different countries.

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MiaMi (CBS4MiaMi.CoM)

Million dollar donation Toward Dade Schools WiFi Goal

“it Would Be the opportunity to Create 24/7, anytiMe, anyWhere learninG”

StudentS in MiaMi-dade are on the brink of bridging the digital divide. Miami-Dade Schools had set a goal of raising $7 million in order to get a matching $70 million so they could install WiFi in every school in the district. “It would be the opportunity to create 24/7, anytime, anywhere learning,” said Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. Tuesday, they took a big step toward their goal thanks to a very generous donation. John and Carrie Morgridge, part of the Cisco Systems family, wrote a check to the district for one million dollars. “Our family has decided to invest one million dollars in Miami-Dade,” said Carrie Morgridge. “Access to all to excellent education requires technology.” The Morgridge’s check will go a long way toward help the district achieve its goal. “It’s a ten to one match, so our million dollars will bring down ten million dollars,” said Morgridge. One of the school which will benefit from the donation is Riverside Elementary where most parents can’t afford WiFi in their homes. The Morgridge’s donation is being matched by the district which brings their total to $6.5 million. The school district has until the end of the month to meet their goal. Carvalho said he’s confident they’ll reach it and on August 21st, the first day of the new school year, every student will be able to log on to the worldwide web.

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South Florida

EVENTS

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PineCrest earth day festival (4/15/2012) www.pinecrestgardens.com

Celebrate the beauty of our planet at the Pinecrest Earth Day Festival. Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities including wildlife shows and presentations, green vendor booths, a green fashion show hosted by Miss Earth Florida 2011, informative green and eco-friendly workshops presented by the CLEO Institute, garden tours, fabulous food and one of the best farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets in town. Admission to the event is free. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this festival for the whole family. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

MiaMi BeaCh

Gay Pride (4/14/2012) http://www.miamibeachgaypride.com

The fourth annual Miami Beach Gay Pride is a city-wide celebration and a collaboration of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) community. Events include a parade/festival on Ocean Drive, a kick-off reception and evening show, a Lambda showcase theater event, an afterparty and more.

MiaMi Wildlife Conservation filM festival (from 4/20/2012 to 4/23/2012) www.miamiwcff.org

The Miami Wildlife Conservation Film Festival is the premier venue in the southeastern United States for the wildlife filmmaker to present their documentary work to a global audience. This film festival is an annual event and attracts representatives of the international conservation & wildlife organizations, and members of the film, media, television and scientific community.

sPrinG to danCe noW! enCore Presentation of "six CharaCters" (from 3/31/2012 to 4/1/2012) http://www.dancenowmiami.org

Dance NOW! returns to the Colony Theatre for an encore presentation of their critically acclaimed dance interpretation of Luigi Pirandello's 1920's groundbreaking play, "Six Characters in Search of an author." (Some adult themes). Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.

MiaMi ruM renaissanCe festival (4/16 to 4/22/12)

The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival is one of the worlds premier international rum events, presenting a unique and exciting celebration of the fine arts of distillation, maturing and blending fine cane spirits. Enjoy a full week of exclusive VIP parties at Miamis most notable venues, a grand two-day exhibition of the best rum brands, the excitement of the Island Lifestyle Showcase, celebrity seminars, workshops and cocktail competitions, the annual RumXP competition and awards, an opportunity to rub shoulders with dignitaries and notable experts, and more. Deauville Beach resort 6701 collins avenue miami Beach, fl 33141 305-443-7973

12 noon for viPs 1:00-7:00 Pm regular aDmission tickets are $40 Per Day

BriCkell fashion Week (from 4/26/2012 to 4/28/2012) www.brickellfashionweek.com

BreW at the Zoo (4/28/2012) www.zoomiami.org

Come celebrate Miami New Times’ and Zoo Miami’s Brew at the Zoo. Sample more than 100 kinds of beer from around the globe and enjoy live musical performances. Beer bites will be available for purchase. 6-11 p.m.

Brickell Fashion Week was created in response to the growth boom that has forever changed the Miami skyline. As the area grew, so did the nightlife and social events. With more residents occupying the high-rises that have sprung up, Brickell locals felt it was time for Brickell to get its own fashion week.

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Doctors Say

Less Is More When It Comes To

Skin Creams

by cynThia demos The assorTmenT of beauTy producTs are a tempting array of quick fixes for your skin, but they can have a dark side. “I just figured I was doing the best thing for myself, for my skin, and I was harming myself,” said skincare user Angela Velencis. Velencis said the more products she used, the worse her skin got! “There are really 2 major problems,” said plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Schulman. “Using inappropriate products and the other which is more common which is using the correct product but using it the wrong way” Valencis was overusing products which irritated her skin. She also did serious damage by overusing a cleansing brush. “If you have scratches in the skin it leads to irritation inflammation which in turn can clog pores give you blemishes,” said Dr. Schulman. Some people thinking using the product more is better, but

doctors say that is not the case. Marsha Edelman used too much moisturizer which clogged pores under her eyes. “I never breakout but if its a little red then it is the product I am using,” said Edelman. Dr. Debra Jaliman suggested Edelman stop using everything she had. “Even if the product says using sparingly, people use a heavy hand because they think they will get a better result,” said Dr. Jaliman. Experts say follow package directions, and if there’s redness or tingling or other irritations, stop using it immediately. “Anything that’s causing me a problem I’m dumping,” said Edelman. Doctors recommend trying one product at a time, and sparingly.

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Hookah Bars or Shisha Lounges, are a growing trend in major cities in the U.S. where visitors smoke flavored tobacco out of a community ‘hookah.’ The tradition was derived in India and cities in the Middle East. If you are looking for a comfortable place to share a smoke with friends, here are the best Hookah Bars South Florida has to offer.

The Hookah Lounge

Off The Hookah

D’vine Hookah Lounge

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Fort Lauderdale www.offthehookahfl.com

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7400 SW 57 Avenue Miami, FL

Located in Southwest Miami-Dade County, The Hookah Lounge is known as a place to buy and smoke quality molasses, or tobacco, and cigars. Decorated with imported furniture & accessories from Morocco, India, and Bali, the ambiance aims to give the feel of an authentic overseas Hookah Bar. Low lights and large plush chairs in the intimate smoke room was designed to make visitors feel comfortable for hours. The lounge is known for exclusively offering the most unusual tobacco flavors in South Florida. Some of the popular selections include: Punjabi Pinata, African Monkey Sunshine, and Bombay Baboon Riot. Although they do not have a kitchen to prepare food on-site, patrons are free to order pizza, sandwiches, Mediterranean, and Persian Food provided by neighboring restaurants. The Hookah Lounge is one of the few places in South Florida where you can catch belly dancers on Friday and Saturday nights.

300 SW 1st Ave Suite 103

Off the Hookah is a swanky waterfront lounge located in Fort Lauderdale’s popular Las Olas Riverfront Complex. Known for flair bartenders and exotic belly dancers, it is more than just a Hookah lounge. Comprised of five rooms, you can relax at a table, bed, cabana, or even dine right on the water. The lounge boasts one of the best Mediterranean fusion menus in South Florida and features Japanese cuisine as well. Live entertainment is one of the main attractions to the lounge every Friday and Saturday night and you can catch dj’s spinning into the early morning hours. The Hookah menu is quite extensive featuring over 22 flavors of tobacco, including blueberry, double apple, and sex on the beach to name a few. Every Wednesday is College Night, featuring a beer pong tournament, and every Thursday is Ladies Night. The lounge is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Tip: If you are on a budget, Off the Hookah has great happy hour specials. Click Here for more information.

445 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach

Located on trendy Lincoln Road in South Beach, D’vine Hookah Lounge was designed to give visitors a relaxing environment where they can unwind for hours. Multiple flavors of tobacco are available for purchase at the D’vine Hookah Lounge as well as wine and several Mediterranean food dishes. You’ll also find a full liquor bar and widescreen television sets for watching sports. If you do not have a computer you can use one of their internet-ready high-speed laptops, complimentary with food or drink purchases. Faxing, scanning, and copying are also available at D’vine Hookah Lounge for an additional fee. Tip: Parking garages and metered street parking are available, but it will cost you and parking is often hard to find near Lincoln Road. If you have a scheduled meeting time, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to park.

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The Time To refinance your Home May Be now If you’re one

of the millions of Americans considering refinancing your home, time may be of the essence to take advantage of new programs being offered by the federal government. Currently, the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is 3.87 percent, which is one of the lowest rates in recent memory. It has some homeowners asking how low can they go. “I couldn’t believe that interest rates would go any lower than they were,” said homeowner Whit Clay. “I mean five percent is pretty low.” But, for the Clays, the lower rates were too good to pass up and now they have locked in an ultra-low rate on their mortgage of 4.25 percent. “The closing costs were wrapped

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into the mortgage,” Whit said. “So we had no closing costs and ultimately what we ended up having was simply an appraisal fee and the cost of applying for a mortgage.” Still, the added costs can add up in a hurry. So it’s important to do the math and figure out how much you’ll save and whether the cost will be defeat the purpose of going through the entire process. “If the rate is at least 3/4 of a percent lower and they expect to be in their property for the long haul then it’s definitely a good idea,” said Melissa Cohn, president of the Manhattan Mortgage Company. Just don’t expect the low rates to be around forever. In order to pay for the payroll tax cut, Congress ordered mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase their fees and turn over the extra money to the U.S. Treasury. The fees will be passed on to home buyers in the form of higher interest rates, some as much as one-tenth of a percent. On a traditional $200,000 mortgage, that translates to an extra $5,400 over the lifetime of a 30-year-loan. And homeowners are becoming very cognizant of this fact. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, refinancing activity has climbed nearly 9.5 percent in the last week. So the window to take advantage of historically low rates is quickly closing and the time to act may be now.

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Delis In South FlorIda

SometimeS, a burger or Steak may be juSt too much. That’s when it’s time to hit the deli

and get yourself a nice cold, or hot, sandwich to satisfy your hunger. In South Florida, there’s a plethora of places to choose from, but these will guarantee good food and sometimes even better scenery outside.

The Daily 2001 Biscayne Blvd., MiaMi, Fl thedailycreativeFoodco.coM If you’re looking for a giant sandwich or salad, this is definitely your stop. The portions are huge and the sandwiches are made and brought to your table. The deli has a journalist feel and the sandwiches even have unique names like the “Cuban photographer,” or the “Funky Veggie Publisher.” Bring the appetite, and if the weather’s good, sit out front and admire the luxury car dealer down the street.

Deli Lane Café 4 locations 1401 Brickell ave. MiaMi, Fl 33131 • delilane.coM Started in 1988, Deli Lane Café has served much of the Miami area ever since. The business has expanded to multiple locations including South Miami and Sarasota. With a wide variety of healthy and tasty sandwiches, including the Panini Caprese and the “Go Fish,” there’s something there for everyone’s taste buds.

Tower Deli 2315 south univ. dr, davie, Fl towerdeli.coM

Consistently rated as one of the top deli’s in all of Broward County, Tower Deli opens every day at 6:30 a.m. and you will not be sorry no matter what day you choose to visit. Heros, Wraps, Ciabattas, if it’s on the menu, it’s worth trying at least once. You might want to try one of the signature panini’s like the Tuscan or the Roast Beef Melt.

Fresh on Fifth

Classics Deli

ocean drive @ FiFth st, MiaMi Beach, Fl FreshonFiFth.coM When it comes to scenery, it’s tough to top Ocean Drive on Miami Beach. Fresh on Fifth has the location and has the food to make you smile while you soak up some rays. From smoothies to gelato to sandwiches, Fresh on Fifth has it. But, beware, it might be tough to concentrate on both your order and eating depending on the scenery walking by on Ocean Drive.

602 south FlaMingo rd, cooper city, Fl (954) 680-7862 The name says it all. Classics is a classic in South Florida. If a sandwich isn’t your thing, try out an orient express salad or a chicken salad platter. The triple decker sandwiches will leave you so stuffed you may need to be rolled out of the deli. It’s not too pricey for South Florida, which will be welcome news to your pocketbook.

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