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Local Fishing Now that kids are back to school and you are trying to get in some last minute summer fun, maybe it is time to take your son, daughter, grandchild, niece, or nephew fishing? Living in South Florida many of us take all our natural resources for granted, like our fabulous beaches, or world class waterways. When you take a Local Fishing, Page 6A
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ARE CANNABANOIDS (CBD) ELECTION SAFE FOR EVERYONE? SECURITY This Election Will Be Highly Scrutinized On All Sides Following Governor DeSantis’ recent announcement of the redistribution of unexpended funds to Supervisors of Elections to enhance election security, Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced recently the Florida Department of State has approved election security grant applications totaling $2,343,395 for all 55 counties that applied, the grant included $18,500 for Broward, and $210,977.00 for MiamiDade county. This past session, the Florida Legislature allocated an additional $2.8 million for election security that will be available in the upcoming fiscal year for a total of $5.1 million for election security as we head into 2020. “Florida’s Supervisors of Elections are extremely thankful to have the $2.3 million in funding made available again thanks to Election, Page 4A
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CBD signs are popping up all over… in health centers, store fronts, and in some of the most unlikely places. Friends are aggressively recommending their use to others because of their own good results. But, are they safe? And are they right for everyone? “Cannabinoids (CBD) are safe and can be very helpful with some medical conditions,” says Dr. Barry Blumenthal, medical director at Miracle Leaf Health Services Center in Hallandale Beach. “However, a professional health evaluation would be a better first step to determine safety for the patient, the right type of
CBD for each individual, the proper dosage and frequency, and the best method of taking it.” That is why it is important to first go to a physician who has been certified by the State of Florida after he has taken a course and exam given by the Florida Medical Association or the Florida Osteopathic Association, or to seek out a Health Service Center with a medical director who has been qualified by the same process. Miracle Leaf on Hallandale Beach Blvd is one of those qualified centers. “All dispensaries are regulated by the state of Florida,” says Geovanny Tejeda,
franchise owner of Miracle Leaf,” so it’s important to look for that certification before you purchase any CBD anywhere, so you can be assured that you are purchasing a quality CBD product.” But, even though CBD is so accessible today, is it ok for everyone? Would it affect any medications that someone is already taking? The answer is yes. Reports have shown that CBD can impact blood thinners, anxiety and pain medications, among others. So, why would you risk just buying it over the counter? Another important reason to first go for a CBD, Page 7A
POLITICAL TRIBALISM Tips On Bridging The Political Divide The 2020 U.S. presidential campaign is upon us, coming at a time when researchers and pundits deem the country polarized. There’s a lot of shouting on both sides of the political aisle and on television media panel discussions. While debate is healthy in a democracy, citizens and social observers worry that the political atmosphere has become so toxic that too many people with different party loyalties view each other as enemies. That’s the way the political powers want it, says Gary Collins, author of The Simple Life Guide To Decluttering Your Life (www.thesimplelifenow .com). “It’s called political tribalism, picking one of the two main political parties and identifying only with that side’s beliefs, thus making anyone belonging to the other side the enemy,” Collins says. “Shutting yourself off from others’ opinions can manifest itself into an
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idealistic form of hate. “Keeping us pitted against each other means the politicians are winning and we’re losing. When it comes to political affiliations and the strong beliefs that arise from them, I’ve seen many families torn apart, marriages ended, and friendships destroyed.”
reasonable discussion over varying viewpoints. What we should do is take all political parties’ beliefs into account and vote for the best candidate, regardless of affiliation.”
Collins has some ideas on how to detox from the super-charged political atmosphere and stay engaged with a more balanced approach: Don’t affiliate yourself with one political party. “Politicians are smart and devious when it comes to remaining in power,” Collins says. “By separating us and pitting us against each other, they have greater influence upon us while narrowing our possibilities as a country, which often stem from
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Don’t depend on the big networks for news. Collins thinks a conflict of interest exists in some large media organizations, Political Divide, Page 4A
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