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DWYANE WADE

HIS CHAMPIONSHIP CAREER HAS BEEN A TREAT FOR MIAMI HEAT FANS TO WATCH UNFOLD HEALTH

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KALE JOINS ‘DIRTY DOZEN’ LIST MOST LIKELY TO CONTAIN PESTICIDES 18

WOMEN’S MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH IMPROVES FROM HANGING OUT WITH FRIENDS 24

LOWES: PATIO FURNITURE BUYING GUIDE 38

ALFA ROMEO MODELS NAMED A CAR AND DRIVER EDITORS’ CHOICE FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR 45

WIRELESS HEADPHONES LIKE AIRPODS COULD POSE CANCER RISK 20

LAUREN’S LIST: SUMMER VACATION SWAPS 26

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SOUTH FLORIDA AMONG LEAST AFFORDABLE METRO AREAS IN THE WORLD

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BY TED SCOUTEN • tscouten@cbs.com

hen Stephanie Delgado began looking for a home for her family she found out pretty quickly what she wants and what she can comfortably afford, even with a good income, are two very different things. She had to make some concessions.

“I had to be open to not necessarily having a single family home and to maybe look into the townhomes,” Delgado said.

“I had to be open to looking into moving a little further outside my prime zone.”

Despite all that residential construction we see, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach is one of the least affordable large metro areas in the world. Real estate agents are keenly aware.

“We do find that bump in the road these days,” explained real estate agent Anthony Tadal, “especially, I would say, in the last year, year and a half if you’re a seller, the market has been great for you, you’ve been seeing the rise. If you’re a buyer, it has been tough as far as purchase power.”

On the Least affordable List, put out by the Miami Future Urban Initiative at FIU;

Hong Kong is least affordable, followed

by Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, New York then the Miami Metro area.

“Too many people who live in Greater Miami, housing is far too ex-expensive for their salaries and their wages,” said David Rifkind. He’s the Chair of FIU’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Department.

The FIU study shows 6 out of ten working adults in South Florida spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing.

“A lot of South Florida residents at the end of the year, have less than 10,000 dollars left after they’ve paid off their housing costs for everything else they have to pay for,” he noted.

Rifkind says the solution is investment in less expensive housing.

“We need a lot more affordable housing units,” he said. “This study shows we need something like 90,000 new units, affordable housing, over the next 10 years just to meet the national median of affordability.”

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DWYANE WADE’S CHAMPIONSHIP CAREER HAS BEEN A TREAT FOR MIAMI HEAT FANS TO WATCH UNFOLD

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BY JIM BERRY • JBerry@wfor.cbs.com

ack in 2006, the Miami Heat won the NBA Championship for the first time in franchise history.

A major reason for that was the play of emerging superstar Dwyane Wade, who had played just three years in the league at that point.

Wade would go on to lead Miami to two more titles and become a champion for the ages.

When Wade heaved a basketball into the air earlier this season in Dallas, he re-lived the moment when he first became an NBA champion.

In 2006 while playing in only his third NBA season, Wade turned into an unstoppable force, gaining the trust of a Hall of Fame coach and aging Hall of Fame players.

“We were more comfortable with him, we were more confident in him,” said Gary Payton, Wade’s teammate in 2006. “We let him make the plays and we were ready for that. And he grew up right then and there.”

In the 2006 Finals against Dallas, the Heat were down two games to none.

Wade fought off a virus, and put the fight back into his team. With their backs against the wall in Game 3, down 13 points with under six minutes to go, that Wade took over and never looked back.

“Second half I felt a lot better coming out of

the 3rd quarter,” Wade said back in ’06.

“You know my team needed me to score some buckets. I finally get into a groove for a minute and we took it from there.”

Wade averaged nearly 35 points a game and the Heat stormed back to beat the Mavericks four straight to claim the franchise’s first NBA title.

For his heroics, Wade was named NBA Finals MVP. The coach who trusted him and the star who first called him Flash broke out in an after-hours celebration.

The party continued a few days later in a parade down Biscayne Boulevard when South Florida’s new sports hero became CBS4’s reporter of the moment.

“Channel 4 this is what it’s all about right here,” Wade said after grabbing a CBS4 microphone during the parade. “Hey fans, we love you! It don’t get any better than this.”

24-year-old Dwyane Wade would soon be rewarded with a new contract. Even then, his basketball legacy was on his mind.

“I can’t play this game forever, [you] only can play this game for so long,” Wade said after signing the deal. “So you wanna leave a mark, not only on this game but on the people you run across.”

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Wade’s first title team was not built to last.

As its veterans left, Wade hung on as the Heat’s fortunes hit rock bottom before turning around. Then in 2010 there was a seismic shift.

When LeBron James and Chris Bosh defected to the Heat, the big three era was born. The Heat became the NBA’s biggest draw.

In their first season together, the big three led the Heat’s march to the NBA finals.

For Wade, it would mean a rematch with Dirk Nowitki, whose complaint about a nagging cough prompted a little comedy from Wade and LeBron.

Nowitzki didn’t think it was funny, and ended up with the last laugh as Dallas won the series.

Without realizing it, Wade had lit Nowitzki’s fire back in 2006.

“In a weird way, I’m appreciative that he beats us in 06,” Nowitzki said. “He made me a better player and person.”

During that offseason, Wade did some soul searching and decided to take a back seat to LeBron.

Wade became the superstar in a supporting role and his personal chemistry with James showed up even more on the court.

“We can actually look at each other and know what other is thinking,” LeBron said at the time.

The Heat would return to the NBA Finals in 2012 and dispatch of Oklahoma City.

LeBron had his first NBA title and Wade, a sense of redemption.

“You know winning the championship in 2006 was amazing,” Wade said after winning his second title. “But I didn’t go through nothing yet. Now six years after that I’ve been through a lot in my personal life. I’ve been through a lot in my professional life and this means so much more.”

Wade and the Heat were now basketball rock stars. The next season, the “Heatles” tore thru the league, at one point winning 27 games in a row.

Wade and his teammates would go on to clinch the franchises third NBA title, sending Wade into rarefied air as a back-to-back champ.

“Two championships in three years together is an unbelievable feat,” Wade said in 2013. “We are thankful we are blessed. Just thank God for giving us the ability to do it.”

For so long, Dan Marino was the undisputed king of South Florida athletes.

But to a younger generation of fans, Dwyane Wade may have changed that conversation.

Three championship rings and a string of clutch moments will do that.

Wade has said that when he puts on his Heat jersey, he feels like superman.

His championship results back that up.

If the Heat ever get another franchise player, he’ll be standing on D-Wade’s very broad shoulders.

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MIAMI PROUD:

COMMUNITY GARDEN GROWS PRODUCE FOR HOSPITAL FOOD, PROVIDES LESSONS IN HEALTHY EATING

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BY KARLI BARNETT • kbarnett@cbs.com

weekly field trip to a unique farm offers a group of special needs students from Homestead High School a break from the ordinary with gardening and cooking

says anything that “wants to grow here that we can eat and nourish us” is planted.

The garden is now in its fourth year and is indeed bearing fruit and veggies, lots of them.

lessons.

Isaiah Carroll is chopping onions and peppers for the lunch. He is among the 800 students a year who participate in Grow2Heal, an innovative endeavor at Baptist Hospital of Homestead. Thi Squire is an educator, chef, and full-time farmer as the Community Garden Project Manager.

“I believe there may be only one or two other hospitals in the United States that is this connected to growing their own produce on campus,” Squire explains. “Our CEO Bill Duquette had a vision to make use of this land, which didn’t have a purpose at the time, and he wanted to give back to the community, something to do with gardens.”

The mission of Grow2Heal addresses the epidemic of chronic disease by creating a healthy food environment, harvested to heal hospital patients and serve the neighboring community.

They have grown heirloom tomatoes of all shapes, sizes, and colors; cucumbers; lettuce; cauliflower; kale; herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme, and mint. There are some medicinal items too such as turmeric and chamomile.

And, of course, there are pineapples. Squire

“Everything that we harvest goes directly to our kitchen. This past year I harvested at least 3,000 pounds of produce that went directly into our kitchen here at Homestead Hospital, ” Squire explains.

Executive Chef Drew Thomason creates dishes for patients and staff with the freshest produce possible.

“Whatever Thi brings me, we go from there,” he says. “We’ve done a zucchini ragout for a vegetable, we use a lot of the basil for pesto sauces too. It is truly farm to table, how much better can it get.”

The garden gets a lot of love from volunteers from the air reserve base and other groups tending the crops. Isaiah and his classmates enjoy the entire experience, including a delicious meal. On this day’s lunch was a flatbread pizza, with tomato sauce made from the tomatoes brought in from the garden.

“We can enjoy ourselves going out in the open, learning new things and help each other out and helping the environment,” says Isaiah.

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YOU CAN GIVE KIDS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR

Every year thousands of students in our local schools go back to school lacking the supplies they need. As a result, teachers end up paying for supplies out of their own pockets. Our partners at the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and ConnectFamilias in Miami-Dade, are working to bridge that gap and you can help. Just $35 dollars can provide each child with a new backpack filled with grade appropriate supplies, a set of uniforms and a new pair of shoes. These students are hand-picked by the social workers of these schools and often the most vulnerable.

Last school year, with your support we were able to provide 6000 students with these crucial supplies. To make a donation for this upcoming school year. Please visit www.neighbors4neighbors.org/backtoschool.

HELP PROTECT THE BEAUTY OF BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK Biscayne National Park may have only been deemed a National Park for the past 50 years, but its history stems much longer.

Six wrecks, spanning nearly a century and a wide variety of sizes and vessel types, have been mapped, brochures have been produced and mooring buoys have been installed. These historic wrecks make up what is more commonly known as the Maritime Heritage Trail. The newest addition to the trail is the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse. Snorkeling is great around the base of the light, but the structure itself is not open to the public. Access to the sites on the trail is by boat only. Erl King, Alicia and Lugano are best suited to SCUBA divers, while the other sites can easily be enjoyed while snorkeling. Mandalay in particular offers an unparalleled opportunity for snorkelers to experience a shipwreck in a beautiful natural setting. Neighbors 4 Neighbors is working with the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, to bring more awareness to the history and importance of the eco system that is right off our shores in this very unique aquatic national park. Help us protect this area and these amazing creatures that call it home. To find out more about our efforts and or to make a monitory donation in support, please visit our website at www.neighbors4neighbors.org/Biscayne-National-Park.

THE STARS ARE PREPARING TO SHINE AT MARGARITAVILLE Save the date for our annual Singing with the Stars, making its way to Margaritaville on June 12th.

Gary Pyott, Chairman of the Aventura Marketing Council returns to defend his title of Rock Star of the Night, against new-comers, Julie Guy and Tamera G from 101.5 Lite FM and Austin Bergman the hottest Hip Hop Realtor in South Florida. More stars to be announced soon, but as always it promises to be a night of fun and fundraising! Mark your calendars now and head to our website soon for how you can donate to your favorite Rock Star of the Night!

WE GOT THIS IN THE BAG Thank you to Fresco y Mas for supporting the environment and us! Get your reusable bag and fill it with pride where ever you go! Available for purchase now and through the end of April! Gracias.

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HEALTH

KALE JOINS ‘DIRTY DOZEN’ LIST OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MOST LIKELY TO CONTAIN PESTICIDES

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ale, that popular green of the health-conscious consumer, has joined the list of 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues, according to the Environmental Working Group.

For the third straight year, strawberries top the EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” list. Spinach and kale finished in second and third place, respectively.

Other “dirty” foods include nectarines, apples, and grapes.

The analysis found 92 percent of conventionally grown kale samples had residue from at least two or more pesticides. Some samples contained as many as 18 different pesticides. The most common pesticide detected was Dacthal, also known as DCPA, which was classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1995 as a possible human carcinogen and banned in the European Union in 2009.

“We were surprised kale had so many pesticides on it, but the test results were unequivocal,” Alexis Temkin, an EWG toxicologist, said in a statement.

The report is based on more than 40,900 fruit and vegetable samples tested by the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department

of Agriculture. It found nearly 70% of “conventionally grown produce” has pesticides.

Researchers say consuming pesticides have been linked to health issues like cancer and fertility concerns.

Avocados, sweet corn and pineapples top the EWG’s “Clean Fifteen” list.

The nonprofit-nonpartisan environmental organization has annually ranked pesticide contamination in popular fruits and vegetables since 2004. It urges consumers to buy and eat organic produce, especially fruits and vegetables found on the “Dirty Dozen” list.

But others view the report with skepticism.

The Alliance for Food and Farming, a non-profit that represents organic and non-organic growers, said the “Dirty Dozen” list is “unsupportable.” It points to FDA and USDA data which shows “more than 99% of the produce sampled had residues far below Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safety levels, if present at all.”

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EXPERTS:

WIRELESS HEADPHONES LIKE AIRPODS COULD POSE CANCER RISK

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group of scientists are warning against the use of Apple Airpods, saying potentially dangerous radiation being beamed into your heads could pose a cancer risk.

As many as 250 experts from 40 countries have signed a United Nations and World Health Organization petition warning against the use of Apple AirPods. They believe the earbuds pose possible cancer risks due to the Bluetooth technology, a type of electromagnetic frequency (EMF) radio wave that can transmit data.

Proximity to the user’s inner skull poses the greatest threat, the scientists said.

“My concern for AirPods is that their placement in the ear canal exposes tissues in the head to relatively high levels of radio-frequency radiation,” Jerry Phillips, a professor of biochemistry at the University of Colorado, told Medium.

The experts also noted the International Agency for Research on Cancer recently determined EMF is “possibly carcinogenic” to humans. Along with cancer, genetic damage and neurological disorders are possibly linked to EMF exposure in humans.

Existing evidence “indicates potential concerns for human health and development from all technologies that operate at radio frequencies,” Phillips said.

Apple has previously responded to concerns about radiation risk but has yet to comment on the latest claims.

“Apple products are always designed and tested to meet or exceed all safety requirements,” Apple spokesperson Alex Kirschner said in 2016 when the devices first launched.

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LIFE

RESEARCHERS:

WOMEN’S MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH IMPROVES FROM HANGING OUT WITH FRIENDS

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ooking for an excuse to get out of the house? There’s new evidence that going out with friends can do wonders for your health, especially for women.

According to research from the University of Oxford, only two in five women see their girlfriends every week — half as much as their study now suggests.

“You get time to talk — girl talk, boy problems, personal issues,” said Andrea Cheung, who likes to see her friends weekly.

Lauren Gatti also makes it a point to take time for gal pals saying, “We do yoga, we go out to eat, that sort of thing.”

The results of the study performed in England found that the benefits of frequent female social interaction were both mental and physical. Researchers cited decreased anxiety levels in participants, along with strengthened immune systems and faster illness recovery time.

“One of my biggest stress reliefs is talking through it with other people and my girlfriends, even if they don’t have the same profession as me or something

similar,” said Gatti. “It’s just nice to talk to somebody else.”

Laughter also plays a major role in the healing benefits, but in order to gain the maximum endorphins from this shared laughter, researchers suggest a crew of five or less.

“I think it’s emotionally empowering and it also brings about a certain amount of security in one’s decisions,” said Morgan Thomas, a pastor with a social life that she feels is thriving.

Thomas added that the time she spends with friends is not all about gossip or other stereotypical female talking points.

She says grief, loss and current events are all up for discussion.

“Sometimes we talk about children and grandchildren and politics! So I think it is very helpful,” she said.

Guys, don’t worry about being left alone twice a week.

The University of Oxford published a study in 2017 that found men benefit similarly from at least two guys nights a week.

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LAUREN’S LIST:

SUMMER VACATION SWAPS

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BY LAUREN PASTRANA • lpastrana@cbs.com

t’s only spring, but summer is right around the corner. And that means summer vacation!

Many people plan all year long for this one trip only to be disappointed with high prices, big crowds, and perhaps even a sense of being “underwhelmed”.

The “Discoverer” travel blog recently put out a list of destinations to avoid this summer and today’s “Lauren’s List” breaks down where the experts think you should go instead.

YELLOWSTONE / SUN VALLEY More than four million people visited Yellowstone National Park in 2017 and with temperatures topping 100 degrees in the summer, you may be feeling the heat to choose another open-air locale instead. So why not go west just a little farther and visit Sun Valley, Idaho instead. “Discoverer” says it offers epic beauty and wide open spaces, along with 400 miles of hiking and running trails that won’t be quite as crowded.

GREECE / TURKEY Santorini, Greece has been on my bucket list for years now, but the Turkish Riviera may actually be more bang for my buck. Santorini is stunning but it’s expensive and difficult to get to. But “Discoverer” reports Fethiye, Turkey is just as beautiful and long known by some as a cheap

spot for a holiday. It has an ancient hillside village along with hiking, diving, and boat tours.

HAWAII / PUERTO RICO Similarly, for us here in South Florida, a Hawaiian getaway can be very pricey and the time to get there guarantees you’ll need to work a travel day into your itinerary. But the “Discoverer” has a much closer summer swap in mind – Puerto Rico. Specifically, Rincon.

And yes, you can surf there! Rincon offers oceanfront yoga studios, meditation spaces, and even outdoor therapeutic massage.

AMALFI COAST / ANNA MARIA ISLAND Okay, so I admit, I’m not sure Florida compares to Italy, vacation-wise. But if you want to save a bundle on travel, Discoverer suggests swapping that Amalfi Coast excursion for a getaway to Anna Maria Island. Billed as Florida’s “best kept Gulf Coast Secret”, Anna Maria Island isn’t a major tourist trap and it will only cost you about a tank of gas to get there. With fewer than 25-thousand annual visitors, you’ll get to enjoy this place pretty much to yourself.

Where are you going this summer? Tell me on Facebook or Twitter.

If you have an idea for a future “Lauren’s List”, send it to lpastrana@cbs.com.

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TASTE OF THE TOWN:

AUTHENTIC FRENCH DISHES WITH LATIN INFLUENCES AWAIT AT SEMILLA

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LISA PETRILLO • lpetrillo@wfor.cbs.com

It’s a journey through France at Semilla French Bistro and Wine Bar on Alton Road in Miami Beach.

This charming eatery, in business for 6 years, did a recent menu revamp and offers truly authentic French dishes mixed with Latin American influences.

wine cellar and choose any bottle of wine starting at $13.50 and just pay a corkage free. The corkage fee is $10 dollars,” Chef explained.

The atmosphere is warm and homey and authentically French, with bench seating and flowered topped tables.

At the helm Executive Chef and owner Frederic Joulin.

Back in the kitchen, Frederic prepares our tasting dishes starting with the classic escargot, or French snails in a parsley butter sauce with herbs.

“So what made you open a French Bistro right here on Miami Beach?” asked CBS4’s Lisa Petrillo.

The escargot sit on a bone marrow base and literally melt in your mouth.

“After 15 years on Miami Beach there was no real French bistro and I have real American people asking me for real French food like Fois Gras, other dishes and of course, French wine,” said Joulin.

“That could be in any beautiful restaurant in France. It transforms you there. And with the cilantro and Italian parsley, it’s a thing of beauty,” said Petrillo after tasting.

And wine, affordable wines, are a big part of the experience.

“All of my customers can come directly in the

Next Octopus Grenoble. It’s seared with capers, garlic and butter.

“It’s so tender, and you have a little kick with capers, it’s savory and delicious,” Petrillo said.

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Then a table side treat: Steak au Poivre. New York strip with flaming cognac!

Moroccan carrot paste curry, sautéed hearts of palm and then add the charred lemon to it,” said Beas.

“There’s a great sear, and what is the sauce?

“Petrillo asked.

“It almost has an Indian flavor to it, I guess more of a French Moroccan, it is special, that is a really special dish,” said Petrillo.

“The difference is I use all of the parts of the meat to make a classic bouillon sauce,” Chef Said.

They end on a beautiful Floating Island dessert.

It’s meringue in crème de glaze and pink pralines topped with caramel sauce. “Magnifique!”

“That’s the most delicate dessert I’ve ever had! The merengue is softy and fluffy and the crème? You just want to drink it,” said Petrillo.

Semilla French Bistro and Wine Bar is open Monday through Saturday serving lunch and dinner.

For more info visit www.semillamiami.com.

Next, a whole roasted Branzino with charred lemon, sautéed hearts of palm, and housemade Vadouvan sauce.

“So we pan roast it and then baste it with butter.

The unique thing about this is the sauce. It’s

Also on the menu, a mouth-watering rack of lamb seasoned with sumac, charred cucumber, tzatziki sauce, and warm olives.

And a Florida favorite, fresh grouper with fingerling potatoes, fennel, in warm shellfish vinaigrette, preserved lemon, and chorizo.

“So the grouper is a very forgiving fish, it’s very buttery and flaky and for me this my favorite,” Beas said. “ I’m a grouper girl too and this has such nice flavor,” said Petrillo.

Dune, where beachfront dining is both elegant and uncomplicated.

It’s open 7 days a week for dinner only. For more info: dunefl.com.

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MIAMI PROUD:

MIAMI-DADE SHELTER DEVOTED TO SAVING ABANDONED DOGS, FINDING THEM FOREVER HOMES

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BY ELIOTT RODRIGUEZ • erodriguez@cbs.com

t Paws4You, clean and happy dogs are looking forward to meeting their forever families.

Founder Carol Caridad has been rescuing unwanted dogs for 11 years.

“At the same time I was volunteering for other animal rescue organizations and I just saw that there was such an overpopulation issue in Miami-Dade County and the euthanasia number was extremely high,” said Caridad, who is the Executive Director of the nonprofit. “So, I spoke to my family and I said I want to make a difference, we need to help, there needs to be more of us.”

Caridad quit her full-time job in veterinary medical sales and with the support of partners and donors has grown from renting space in a used car lot to acquiring a permanent facility in southwest Miami-Dade.

“We like to call it a retreat because these animals are kept safe from euthanasia and some of them may live their entire lives with us,” she said. “We’ve made a tremendous difference saving close to 8000 dogs. Last year we did over 351 adoptions, this year we are on target to do 400. It’s very rewarding but it’s also very emotional.”

Every dog has a story and some of them are tough to hear, like Bon Jovi’s.

“The dog had been in chronic kidney

failure, never showing signs and the dog is under three years old,” said Caridad.

“We saved a dog that was in rough shape at a shelter, he was blind and needed ACL surgery he was only six months old and had been hit by a car and has detached retinas.”

Paws4You has a full-time staff and it relies on a steady stream of volunteers who may get more out of this than the dogs do.

“We have cancer patients that are in remission and they want to get some exercise they come here and bond so many people come here and that’s why I like to call it a retreat for a large scale not just for the animals but the healing that we do for people,” said Caridad.

Fundraisers are critical, like the recent Diamonds are Forever gala, as the cost to shelter an average of 100 dogs is expensive, about $50,000 a month. But the satisfaction when a dog goes home with his new family is priceless.

The retreat doubles as a boarding facility which helps support the organization’s mission. A mission that Caridad hopes will be obsolete one day.

“I hope there’s not a need for us because that means we have the pet overpopulation under control,” said Caridad.

Learn more by visiting their website at Paws4You.org.

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STUDY:

BALL PITS ARE BREEDING GROUND FOR GERMS

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oes your child just love to romp around in a pool of colorful balls? A new study finds that ball pits can be riddled with germs.

Researchers at the University of North Georgia looked at six ball pits used for physical therapy in kids and found they contained 31 species of bacteria and one species of yeast, several of which can cause serious infections in humans like skin, blood, or urinary tract infections, They did not look at those popular public ball pits found at some restaurants and indoor playgrounds, but they assume that these, too, are probably breeding grounds for germs.

The greatest risk is to kids with weakened immune systems. Most healthy kids are not going to get seriously ill from playing in a ball pit, and it may help build their immune system.

But experts say ball pits should be cleaned regularly. In fact, they found that the physical therapy clinics they studied sometimes didn’t clean their ball pits for days or even weeks.

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hether you’re outdoors catching some rays, entertaining friends or having a quiet dinner, it’s easy to do in style and comfort with the right patio furniture.

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING OUTDOOR FURNITURE • Is the furniture appropriately scaled to the outdoor area where it will be used? A small patio or deck can be dwarfed by large furniture groupings. Conversely, a spacious deck looks best with a larger grouping.

• Will the furniture seat the required number of people? Consider who typically uses the furniture. Do you plan on entertaining large groups? Stackable metal or resin chairs store in a small space, ready for that garden party or family reunion.

• Do the styles and colors of the furniture blend with your home? Treat your deck or patio as you would any other room in your home when decorating. Outdoor furniture is available in many styles, from rustic to modern. Choose from cushions with colors as vivid or subdued as you like.

FRAME CONSTRUCTION Aluminum is lightweight and rust-resistant.

Durable and tough, aluminum can withstand wear and tear. Finishes adhere well to aluminum, which is important when you consider your outdoor furniture may be exposed to moisture and harsh weather. There are plenty of color and finish options, including woodgrain.

Steel is heavier and stronger than aluminum but not as heavy as iron. Steel-framed furniture is quite durable.

Iron is the strongest and heaviest of all metal furniture and certainly won’t blow away. Iron chair frames require cushions for comfort. Since wrought iron is rust-resistant rather than rustfree, it may need occasional paint touchups.

Wicker is suitable for indoor or outdoor use, making it a great choice for sunrooms, porches, decks or patios. Wicker works best with cushions.

Wood is a natural alternative to metal or plastic. Wood furniture will typically require more maintenance in order to protect it from the elements. Cedar and teak are excellent choices since they naturally resist rot and insects.

Plastic (or resin) is inexpensive, lightweight, easy to clean and durable. Resin chairs are molded into shape and can be used with or without cushions.

FURNITURE SETS Bistro sets are ideal for small spaces such as a balcony, apartment patio or breakfast nook and are available in most all materials. Go with a wrought iron set for a classic look or a cushioned set for added comfort. Bistro sets come in standard and balcony-height and can be dressed up with decorative seat cushions.

Dining sets are the way to go for enjoying meals alfresco. Anything from five- to nine-piece sets are available to accommodate friends and family. If you only need a large table every now and then,

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look for an extendable dining table. Upholstered or wood chairs give the same comfort as dining indoors.

Conversation sets provide the comfort of your living room outdoors. A pair of conversation chairs with ottomans and an accent table adds a nice sitting area to a front or back porch. If you have a large family look for a loveseat and coffee table set so everyone has room to spread out. Modular sets can be grouped into different configurations depending on the occasion, making them great for entertaining.

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mildew- and fade-resistant. Materials range from cotton-blend fabric to polyester or PVC-coated fabric. Make sure you match the proper cushion size and style to the chair.

Canopies, pergolas and gazebos create a dynamic look and give you a break from the heat while still enjoying the outdoors. Pair coordinating tables and umbrellas to round out your patio or deck ensemble. Tables come with glass, tile, wood or metal tabletop options so you can pick the surface that best meets your needs. Don’t forget rugs, outdoor heating and the unlimited variety of outdoor décor accessories to give you the ultimate outdoor living space.

Cushion and sling-style chairs are two of the main seating choices, and can do double duty as dining chairs. Caned and woven seat options are comfortable as-is or with a cushion, and work great in pairs with a small accent table. If you want extra support or just a pop of color, decorative seat cushions are available for all chair types. Chairs are available with high, mid or low backs and many seats come in children’s sizes too.

Accessory pieces have gone beyond the traditional chaise lounges to include benches, gliders, swings and garden stools. Collections offer conversation chairs with matching ottomans, loveseats and sofas, providing all the comforts of indoor furniture outdoors. For the ultimate in relaxation, treat yourself to a hammock.

CUSHIONS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Cushions allow you to change the look of your furniture without replacing the entire piece. Look for cushions that are waterproof, washable, and

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efresh your bathroom this spring with a vigorous cleaning. Use this checklist to make sure you cover all the crucial (and often forgotten) areas in your bathroom during your spring cleaning project.

TIPS FOR SPRING-CLEANING YOUR BATHROOM

• Eliminate all clothing, towels, wash cloths and other linens from the bathroom. Put dirty clothes in hampers, and place clean clothes in a basket to put away later.

• Remove all trash from the bathroom. If your bathroom trash can could use a cleaning, spray it with disinfectant and scrub it out.

• Scrub the inside of the toilet with a toilet brush and toilet cleaner. Wipe down the outside of the toilet with a disinfectant wipe or washcloth. Don’t forget the handle, hidden crevices and the underside.

• Wipe down the mirror with glass cleaner or vinegar.

• Collect any items that don’t belong in the bathroom, such as stray coffee cups or jewelry, and return them to their proper place.

• Wipe down the sink and vanity with a washcloth and disinfectant. Pay special attention to handles and other areas with small crevices.

• Wipe down the insides and outsides of medicine cabinets, toiletry cabinets or other storage areas. If linens are stored sloppily, take the time to refold and reorganize.

• Wash or shake out bathroom rugs. Sweep and mop the bathroom floor.

Wipe down any baseboards.

• Look up and clean the ceiling. Dust corners, vents, fans and other areas that you neglect in a general cleaning.

• Wash and replace any decorative linens or soaps.

• Scrub out the bath tub, paying attention to crevices, handles and faucets. Wash shower doors, or remove the shower curtain to wash it. It might be a good time to replace a shower curtain for an easy, affordable style update.

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he editors of Car and Driver once again named the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio to its 2019 Editors’ Choice list, an annual list recognizing the best vehicles on the market for 2019.

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“In 2018, the editors here at Car and Driver tested almost 500 cars. We counted cupholders, rated seat comfort, loaded them with luggage to measure their cargo room, and took them to our test track to see how well they accelerated, braked and turned,” said Kirk Seaman, Executive Editor at Car and Driver.

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