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CONTENTS Spring 2018
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HEALTH
LIFE
HOME
AUTO
STUDY: A HEALTHY DIET COSTS $1.50 MORE PER DAY 18
AMOUNT OF PEOPLE DRIVING DISTRACTED CONTINUES TO RISE 32
HOW TO PLANT A BUTTERFLY GARDEN
ALFA ROMEO PREMIERES SPECIAL PACKAGE AT 2018 NEW YORK INT’L AUTO SHOW 51
LACK OF SLEEP CAN LEAD TO WEIGHT GAIN 26
LAUREN’S LIST: COMMON MISTAKES YOU MIGHT BE MAKING IN THE SHOWER 34
MOVING TIPS: CHECKLISTS FOR PACKING AND MOVING OUT
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LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS A MAJOR WARNING FOR THE NATION’S ELDERLY
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here’s a major warning from the attorney general and other law enforcement agencies when it comes to scams targeting the nation’s elderly.
An estimated $3-billion is stolen from one million seniors each year and the problem is growing. “She felt humiliated and she had lost everything. She died with 69 dollars in her bank account,” said the fraud victim’s daughter Angela Stancik. Stancick of Texas says elderly fraud drove her grandmother to suicide. In February, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a major federal crackdown. “The rise of new technologies has made it easier for criminals to coordinate their efforts and perpetrate their crimes,” said Sessions. Sessions and other officials unveiled what they are calling one of the largest elder care enforcement actions in the nation’s history. More than 200 defendants are now charged in bogus sweepstakes and technology schemes, accused of defrauding seniors and their life savings. “You can be a target but you don’t have to be a victim,” said Postal Chief Inspector Guy Cottrell. Officials emphasize consumer education as the best defense from these scams. They recommend that seniors never pay to receive sweepstakes winnings. They also suggest families watch out for suspicious mail. “Hard to imagine anyone could commit suicide because these individuals preyed on her and her good heart,” said Stancick. Families are being urged to contact the FBI, the Federal Trade Commission, or their state attorney general if they have any questions or concerns. And officials said the senate committee on aging has reported its fraud hotline received twice as many reports in 2016 as they did in the previous year.
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group of students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are launching a new and different social media campaign. It went live on Twitter and Instagram on Monday afternoon.
“My name is Carlitos and we deserve to share our untold stories,” said MSD student Carlito Rodriguez. These students want Parkland kids, and kids worldwide, to share their experiences with gun violence for all to see, on the internet. “So many voices that need an outlet and we are that outlet,” Rodriguez said. “’Stories Untold” is for those who want to speak out.” The kids behind the #StoriesUntold campaign will be the first to say that the voices of Latino, African American and Asian victims have barely been heard. “We want people from throughout the world that have been victimized by guns, no matter what race, gender, ethnicity or social class, to speak out and say what they want to say so we can get a change,” said Lorena Sanavira. The students say the online response to the #StoriesUntold campaign was immediate. “We were shocked at the support so much,” said Rodriguez. “So many voices do care.” They go on to say that they are in the same league as the #NeverAgain movement. “It just ads more to the fire we have already created,” said Sanavira. Some of these students were inside Building 12 of Stoneman Douglas during the shooting. “For me, when people talk about running off campus because of the fire alarm, I can’t relate to that,” said Morgan Williams. “But being inside a classroom and seeing people shot in the same room as me; People need to have those experiences on a first hand encounter.”
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FIU BRIDGE COLLAPSE SURVIVOR:
‘I LOOKED BACK AND SEE THE BRIDGE CRASHING ON MY CAR’
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South Florida woman who was injured in the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse that left six people dead, is planning to file a lawsuit.
“As many of you know that day was like any other for any person, never expecting for something so traumatic so horrible to happen,” explained Katrina Collazo De Armas recently sitting next to her attorney Spencer Aronfeld. Aronfeld called the news conference to announce an intention to sue. “I just remember sitting in my car hearing things fall on my car and as soon as I looked back, I see the bridge crashing on my car and completely damaging the back part of the car including my daughter’s car seat,” De Armas emotionally recalled. “As soon as I saw that, it was incredible, she was not there. I am so grateful right now that my daughter was not in my car that day because if she was, she wouldn’t be here right now.” The 950-ton pedestrian bridge collapsed on March 15 onto the middle of SW 8th Street, crushing cars and lives. “This has been something I can’t even begin to explain how traumatic the situation has been to me and my family. I can barely sleep. I don’t have words that can explain that day,” she said. “On top of all this, it has affected me and my job, I haven’t been able to go back to work, I’m experiencing back pain and neck pain and so many things that all of this has caused and just because of not wanting to close that road or whatever other things they didn’t do correctly that day.” Federal investigators confirmed that workers were adjusting a tension rod on a newly installed portion of the pedestrian bridge when it collapsed. The National Transportation Safety Board said that workers were adjusting a second tension rod on the north end of the span after having done the same on the south end just before.
When completed, the bridge was to span a highway and canal and connect Florida International University’s campus to the neighboring community of Sweetwater. “We were just passing by, we were just passing by. This was never supposed to happen. Never is a person expecting something like this to happen and it’s been just really tough to deal with all of this. Right now, I’m being treated with a neurologist to see everything because I’m feeling numbness in my arm and leg and it’s just, it’s just incredible,” said De Armas. She told CBS4’s Peter D’OENCH, “I want to know how this happened. I want an answer for all of the victims. This was not fair. I can’t believe they didn’t close the road when they were doing stress tests. In a way, I feel the victims were part of me because I could have been with them right now.” Aronfeld said, “We feel there was sufficient evidence that traffic should have never been open after cracks were detected. That traffic should have been diverted and should have been stopped until it was determined that everything was safe. This was a preventable tragedy. A decision was made to put profits ahead of safety and we need to hold those people accountable who made those decisions.” The family of one of the victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit in state court. The lawsuit filed on behalf of the son and wife of victim Rolando Fraga seeks unspecified damages from Munilla Construction Management and FIGG Bridge Engineers, the two main entities involved in the bridge construction. The lawsuit claims the two companies were negligent because they had warning that a public safety hazard existed and the flow of traffic beneath the bridge should have been shut down while work was being performed. Several other lawsuits also have been filed since the collapse.
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SECURITY BREACHES LEAD TO INCREASE IN IDENTITY THEFT
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everal massive security breaches in the past few years have exposed the personal information of millions of consumers. Cybersecurity experts say that data can give criminals the info they need to steal your identity and open up accounts in your name.
Tara Nicolson learned this first hand. She was home on maternity leave when she figured out something might be wrong. A voicemail from a representative from Capital One’s application team was her first clue that she was the victim of identity theft. She immediately contacted an identity protection company for help. “They discovered 17 inquiries into my credit,” she said. “They were trying to open credit cards and accounts in my name.” Nicolson’s uncle, Adam Levin, is the founder of CyberScout which deals with identity management and data risk management. There are many ways hackers can steal identities, but Levin suspects Nicolson’s was grabbed through the Equifax breach which exposed millions social security numbers. “Once you have that, combined with other information about a person, you can do pretty much everything you want to do in terms of compromising their identity,” said Levin. To protect yourself, Levin suggests contacting the three big credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – and asking that they freeze your credit son no one can open an account under your name. Another thing you can do is not overshare on social media. Hackers can use the details to recreate your identity. Also, always check for and perform security updates on your cell phone. Levin said for hackers, every consumer is a potential target. “The only reason why you haven’t become a victim of identity theft yet is because they haven’t gotten around to you,” he said. Last year’s Equifax security breach exposed the personal information of more than 140 million consumers. Earlier this month the company revealed an additional 2 million consumers also had their data exposed.
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HELP KIDS RECOVER THEIR GAME WITH SPORTS 4 SUCCESS Connecting those in need with those who can help is our mission and our newest program, Sports 4 Success, embraces that mission 100%. Along with our partners at the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, our goal is to help kids recover their game. With your help we can provide youth programs in our community the sports gear they need. With the help of the team at the Motivational Edge, we have been able to connect with fantastic groups in our area that inspire youth development through sports programs. Sports can open up opportunities, from fitness to positive engagement, these programs are crucial to self-confidence, teamwork and individual success on and off the field. Limited financial resources mean many programs don’t have enough equipment for all the kids wanting to play. Your donation of gently used or new sports equipment is needed. From rackets to baskets, balls to cleats, our kids your help to them be a success, on and off the field. To learn more about these programs and their needs, visit our website: www.neighbors4neighbors.org/sports4success.
BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK IS HOME TO AMAZING CREATURES Biscayne National Park is filled with so many amazing creatures. Although they look like a snake, the Green Moray is actually a fish. With its toothy grin, the Green moray eels average 6 feet in length and 30 pounds, some individual eels have been known to grow as large as 8 feet and 65 pounds. Typically found on coral reefs, rocky shorelines and in mangroves in water less than 100 feet deep, the eels enjoy a wide range of habitat, including Biscayne National Park. We are proud to be working with the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation to protect this true treasure in our area. This one of a kind place needs us to preserve the life that calls it home. For more information and learn how you can be an advocate too, visit: www. neighbors4neighbors.org/Biscayne-National-Park.
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES FROM OUR PARTNERS Our Partners at the Children’s Services Council of Broward County want you to find the superhero in you at the Family Fun and Resource Fair at Delevoe Park, April 14, 2018 from 11am to 3pm. It’s free fun for the whole family, and some great tools and prizes too. For all the details go to www.cscbroward.org/broward-aware. Connect Familias is another partner of ours, they strive to create a path towards building better communities and motivating others to take action. They do this by providing resources and trainings, to those in need or those looking to better their community. Become an advocate for your child’s education and community. Call them or to sign up today, 305-854–2973. For more information on their programs and upcoming events, visit them at www.connectfamilias.org.
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HEALTH
STUDY:
A HEALTHY DIET COSTS $1.50 MORE PER DAY
GIOVANNA MASELLI • gmaselli1@cbs.com
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hink that eating healthy is too expensive for your budget? Think again. A healthy diet costs about $1.50 more per day per person, according to a new study. “You can enjoy nutritious foods without breaking the bank — and there are more benefits than just saving money,” said Anna Threadcraft, director of UAB Employee Wellness. “A little bit of preparation and planning can have a positive impact on your budget and your waistline.” While it may seem like a feat, Threadcraft suggests following these tips that will help you keep a thin waistline, not a thin wallet. • Create A Shopping List - This is the key to budget-friendly eating since you’re planning ahead. You can opt for a weekly meal plan to create a master grocery list. Prioritize your food money for items that are rich in nutrients like vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy and lean proteins. Skip highly processed and packaged foods. • Meal Prepping - Prepare meals that have similar ingredients throughout the week to cut down on the amount of food you have to buy. • Eye Out Weekly Sales - Look for fresh produce, lean meats and low-fat dairy on sale each week. Don’t be afraid to flip through those fliers. • Opt For Seasonal Produce - When seasonal produce is at its peak flavor, it’s more available and cheaper. If the produce you want isn’t in season then consider frozen fruits and veggies but avoid those with added sugar or salt. • Meat Sales - Always buy your favorite meat when it’s on sale and prep two or more meals using the leftovers. It’s usually the most expensive item on the list so a meatless meal several times a week could help reduce your bill too. • Stock Up On Dry Goods - Items like whole grains and dried beans are inexpensive, making them an easier way to get more nutrition for your money. Stock up on non-perishables when they’re on sale. • Cut The Waste - Use highly perishable foods like fish, greens, berries, and herbs early in the week so they don’t go bad which translates to wasted money. Also, use leftovers for lunch the next day and create a new meal out of it. Of all those tips, the biggest one is eating at home. The more you make at home, the less you’ll eat out which is better for your waistline and wallet.
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MALE BIRTH CONTROL PILL INCHING CLOSER TO REALITY
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esearchers say we are getting closer to the day when men will have the option of taking a birth control pill. The birth control pill for women has been around for nearly 60 years, but there has never been one for men. Doctor Stephanie Page said it’s
about time.
“One of the issues for men is that they really have very few options of available,” she said. Page has conducted a small study which found a male birth control pill, which mimics testosterone, was safe when given daily for a month. It dramatically lowered testosterone levels with no change in mood or sexual function. “Sex drive, maintaining muscle, all of those important male characteristics are maintained by the hormone that we’re giving the men,” said Page.
But will it work as birth control? Normally, in men, hormones from the brain stimulate the production of testosterone and sperm. The male pill works by blocking those brain hormones, which then lowers the testosterone levels and is expected to shut down sperm production. “So we know we need to really block sperm production, so the key here is really bringing down the sperm concentrations to very minuscule levels,” said Page. Social media weighed in, one woman writing: “Let’s let our men take one for the team, for once.” One man tweeted: “Not sure relying on us boys to take it is such a good idea.” The next step is a study to see if the pill not only lowers testosterone but also lowers sperm count enough to be an effective form of contraception. Although this pill won’t be hitting the market anytime soon, the science looks promising.
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NEW STEM CELL TREATMENT GIVES BLIND PATIENTS ABILITY TO READ
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revolutionary new stem cell treatment is giving doctors hope of developing a cure for blindness within the next five years. The experimental therapy has reportedly given two patients, who were both losing their sight, the ability to read again.
Doctors in London say they have successfully treated two people who were suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that can destroy a person’s vision center in multiple ways. “In the months before the operation my sight was really poor and I couldn’t see anything out of my right eye,” 86-year-old Douglas Waters told the BBC. “I can now read the newspaper.” Waters and a woman in her early 60’s were both part of the experimental treatment created by the London Project to Cure Blindness. According to their report, published in Nature Biotechnology, the procedure involved implanting a “patch” of stem cells over the damaged areas of each patient’s eyes. The stem cells worked to repair the leakage of blood vessels around the retina, which is known as the “wet” version of AMD. The “dry” version of the sight-destroying condition is a slower deterioration of the retina itself, which Prof. Pete Coffey says may be treated by the same procedure but has not been tested yet. Both patients receiving the stem cell patch had “wet” AMD. “We hope this will lead to an affordable ‘off-the-shelf’ therapy that could be made available to NHS patients within the next five years,” the professor from University College London added. Prof. Coffey added that his patients are having better results than excepted. Both patients are able to see about twice as much as the London researchers predicted. “The first patient has got six lines improvement, which is astounding, and the second has five lines and he seems to be getting better as the months go by,” Coffey said, via The Guardian.
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STUDY:
VERY FIT WOMEN LESS LIKELY TO DEVELOP DEMENTIA LATER IN LIFE
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here’s new evidence that suggests keeping your body physically fit can also keep you mentally fit. The new study published in the Journal Neurology shows women who were very fit at age 50 were 88 percent less likely to develop dementia later in life.
Dr. Tara Narula is a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.
While the study is small and involved only Swedish women, it tracked women for 44 years. “It really adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that fitness, particularly in midlife, may translate into your risk of dementia down the road,” said Dr. Narula. “By fitness, we’re talking about things you cannot control like age, gender, body size and genetics but also how physically active you are.” In the study, they looked at about 190 Swedish women who were middle-aged and they gave them an exercise test. They grouped them by low, medium or high fitness levels and then followed them for about 40 years to see who developed dementia. Those in the highest fitness group, only about 5% developed dementia. About 32% developed dementia in the lower fitness group. Dr. Narula said fitness seemed to delay the onset of dementia as well. But how does it work? Dr. Narula explains. “One of the theories is that you’re controlling your cardiovascular risk factors better by having better fitness. So you are decreasing blood pressure. You’re improving cholesterol, blood sugar, obesity risk,” said Dr. Narula. “You may be also changing the circuitry, the wiring, the connectivity of the brain, the actual brain structure.” As for what you can do to attempt to prevent dementia, Dr. Narula says researchers say moderate levels of exercise will do the trick. “We’re not talking about running a marathon,” said Dr. Narula. “We spoke to the researchers. They said basically we’re talking about a moderate level of aerobic exercise.
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LACK OF SLEEP CAN LEAD TO WEIGHT GAIN
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f you don’t sleep well during the night, you may be experiencing more than just a little grumpiness.
You may also notice the effects when you step on the scale. It’s an everyday battle. Getting to bed on-time, setting your alarm for the next day, and sometimes even counting the few hours of sleep you’re hoping to get. “You know caffeine, or trying to think ‘yes, I can have this soda before I go to bed’, that sort of thing,” said Sarah Sporrer. After struggling with sleep for years, Sporrer noticed the effects on her body and knew it was time to make changes. “Changing my diet was a big thing and then adding in exercise as well helped with my sleep patterns, ” Sporrer said. Eric Noyes with Avera Health says it’s not uncommon to see weight gain when you’re not getting enough sleep. “The normal hormones that make us hungry, those see a spike if we’ve missed sleep and then some of the hormones that our body uses to regulate our appetite to keep us from getting hungry, we run out of those,” Noyes said.
Noyes said adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep to function properly and try to avoid random napping. “Short naps can be very helpful for some people, but it needs to be a part of your everyday routine, not just I’ll catch up on Sunday afternoon,” Noyes said. Noyes suggests setting a strict bedtime and sticking to it, Also, it’s not just sleep impacting your diet, it’s also what you eat impacts your sleep. “Don’t eat late. Don’t eat the heavier foods later at night because you tend to build more fat with those carbs that you’re eating if you’re not active afterward,” Noyes said. But if you find yourself craving a midnight snack, opt for something light to keep off unwanted pounds and get better sleep. Sporrer says these small changes have made a big difference in her life. “The weight loss has been great. The diet change has been a real help as well. And then just keeping that same sleeping pattern, trying to get in that 6 to 8 hours of sleep a day,” Sporrer said.
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LIFE
AMOUNT OF PEOPLE DRIVING DISTRACTED CONTINUES TO RISE
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he explosion of cell phone use has more people driving distracted. Robye Nothnagel has spent months trying to rehabilitate her body.
Last year she walking across the street – when a teenager, who was texting and driving, hit her. The accident broke Robye’s pelvis and tibia. “I started in a wheelchair, went to a walker, but now I am walking,” said Nothnagel. A new report from AAA finds more than 90 percent of people believe distracted driving is dangerous. Roderick Parks agrees. “When I see it I’m kind of annoyed by it,” said Parks. Most people don’t always follow their own advice. In the survey, 49 percent admitted to recently talking on the phone while driving and about 35 percent said they sent a text or email when they were behind the wheel. “I can’t even say that I don’t ever do it sometimes. I look down at my phone,” said Parks. Tamra Johnson from AAA says a smartphone isn’t the only distraction. “So drivers really have to be aware. Anything that takes their hand off the wheel, eyes, and attention off the road is a distraction and they need to make sure that they cut that out,” said Johnson. “I felt compelled as a survivor to do something to create awareness,” said Nothnagel. Robye has joined an effort to get people to put these magnets on their cars. “I felt compelled as a survivor to do something to create awareness,” said Nothnagel. The simple message: “stash it.” The number of drivers who admit talking on a cell phone regularly or fairly often while driving is up 46 percent since 2013.
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LAUREN’S LIST:
COMMON MISTAKES YOU MIGHT BE MAKING IN THE SHOWER
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BY LAUREN PASTRANA • lpastrana@cbs.com
t’s one of life’s most basic tasks. So did you know you might be bathing all wrong? Today’s “Lauren’s List” explains the mistakes you may be making in the tub or shower that could affect your health.
TOO HOT OR TOO LONG Of course, long showers are a waste of water. But when that water is scalding hot, it’s also really bad for your skin. Dermatologist Mona Gohara tells RD.com long hot showers strip your skin of natural oils and lipids that trap water to keep your skin from getting overly dry. OVER-SCRUBBING Perhaps you’re a little too forceful with your loofah or washcloth. Dr. Gohara says loofahs remove your skin’s natural protective barrier. She recommends a cotton washcloth like the ones you use on newborns. And don’t scrub, simply slide it over your skin. NOT RINSING ENOUGH Did you know soap can actually cause acne? It’s true! Dermatologist Sandy Johnson tells RD.com it’s crucial you fully rinse all soap and hair products because the lingering product can lead to skin irritation and clogged pores, which can, in turn, cause acne. TOO MANY BLADES You might think, the more blades the better when it comes to razors, right? Wrong! Dr. Gohara says one or two blades are plenty and minimize trauma to the skin. Also, be sure to move the razor down and away from you to avoid cutting yourself! Do you make any of these bathing mistakes? 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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DRUNK ONLINE SHOPPERS RACKING UP BILLIONS IN PURCHASES
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ou’ve heard the term “shop till you drop” well now it’s taking on a whole new meaning. A new survey finds millions of Americans are shopping while drinking.
Have a couple of drinks and then hop on the internet, what could possibly go wrong? Nick Stucky admits he was tipsy when he bought a set of googly eyes for his car, posting on Reddit “The best drunk online purchase I have made yet.” “It’s one of those things where it comes in the mail and you’re like, I’m not quite sure what I ordered and
then it hits you,” he said. In a new survey from Finder.com, 68 million people admitted to drunk shopping, racking up about $447 per person – double the amount from the previous year. “We do spend a lot of money while we’re drunk, the problem is actually totaling over $30 billion,” said Finder.com’s Jennifer McDermott. Food is the top purchase made followed by shoes and clothes. The study found men are more likely to shop while drunk than women and millennials are the most likely to shop under the influence.
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TASTE OF THE TOWN:
50’S STYLE DINER SERVES UP COMFORT FOOD ACROSS FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL
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LISA PETRILLO • lpetrillo@wfor.cbs.com
ust across from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is Lucky Street Tavern and Grill, the newest hot spot that celebrates the American Dream – retro style.
On the corner of “Tequila Boulevard” and “Hangover Highway” or around the bend from “Straight Up Street” and “Vodka Alley” is the charming and colorful pop art bar and grill that will have you craving a time gone by. Chef Mike mans the kitchen. “The theme of the restaurant is 50 and 60’s with a big bar. We can serve all kinds of people. On one side of the restaurant is a lounge with live entertainment and a restaurant side on the other side. You can hang out and dance over there or fully dine here,” said Chef Mike. With the hotel and casino across the street, Lucky Street pulls in locals and tourists alike – not to mention the employees- who come over after work- so it’s open late night. “This place screams fun,” Chef Mike said.
Back in the kitchen, the chef was ready to fire up CBS4’s Lisa Petrillo’s giant ribs as well as a barbeque chicken pizza, fried chicken and waffles and a few other treats he had up his sleeve with a menu with something for everyone. The food is plated and served out of a 50’s style funky food counter complete with a 50’s-diner bell ring. “It is American comfort food with a global twist, so a wide range of food from fried chicken and waffles to pork ribs to sushi and sashimi,” Chef Mike said. They started off with chicken and waffles, the ultimate Southern comfort food where the chef used Thai-brined grass fed, chicken with toasted maple syrup waffles. “It is sweet and savory because you have lemon pepper seasoning and then you have maple syrup that we put on top,” he explained. “There’s that sweet and the crunch and the chicken is so tender,” said Petrillo after tasting the
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dish. Next up were ginormous ribs. Back in the kitchen, Chef Mike put a hefty amount of homemade barbeque sauce on them and topped them with chives. “It’s like Fred Flinstone’s ribs,” said Petrillo. “They are meaty and hearty and have a ton of flavor.” They sampled Lucky’s signature Mojito and moved onto Barbeque Chicken Pizza. topped with caramelized and pickled onions and pepper jack cheese. “You have the sharpness with the pickled onions,” said Chef Mike. “It really makes it something special,” said Petrillo. Lucky Street Tavern and Grill – where the good fortune comes straight out. Lucky Street is open 6 days a week, everyday but Monday from noon to 2 a.m.
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ourish nature. Amuse the kids. Or just watch as your garden comes alive with colorful winged creatures.
Butterflies don’t just show up without an invitation. Put out the welcome mat with these ideas. DISCOVER FLOWER POWER Plant in drifts. Butterflies are more likely to notice large swaths of color, like these yellow yarrow and rudbeckia. Also, go for bright colors. Red flowers attract more butterflies than white flowers. INCLUDE HOST PLANTS Plants such as fennel (shown), dill, and parsley are popular food sources for caterpillars that will later turn into butterflies. If you’re worried about nibbled foliage, hide the plants in an inconspicuous spot. SUPPLY NECTAR PLANTS The flowers of these plants are a food source for butterflies. Examples include butterfly bush (shown) and daylily. Plant flowers with different but overlapping bloom times, such as bachelor’s buttons and coneflowers. MAKE THEM COMFORTABLE
KEEP THEM SAFE Limit the use of pesticides and apply only on calm days. Also consider planting a windbreak, such as the trees and evergreens shown here, to calm the air for safe landings. Perennials aren’t pollinators’ only friends. Flowering trees and shrubs also play a role, especially in spring when many perennials have yet to bloom. But the best partners — due to their long season of bloom — are annuals. Here are a dozen annuals that will attract their share of pollinators. • Angelonia • Bachelor’s buttons (Centaurea cyanus) • Butterfly flower (Asclepias curassavica) • Calendula • Cleome • Cosmos • Gazania • Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) • Salvia • Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) • Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) • Zinnia
Once you’ve got your butterfly garden ready, look for these stages of butterfly metamorphosis and these beautiful butterflies to emerge.
Flowers aren’t the only thing butterflies like. They’ll also appreciate a sun-baked surface to warm their wings in the morning and a shallow saucer of water with a sandy bottom where they can drink any time of day.
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ith a little planning, moving day can be stress-free. The following tips offer simple solutions and suggestions to the typical obstacles that families face while moving. PREPARATION FOR MOVING Taking some time in the days, or weeks, before your big move to make sure your family is ready will save you frustration as moving day approaches. • Get rid of unnecessary clutter before you go. Host a garage sale, or donate goods to your favorite charity. • Dispose of as much trash as possible before the big day. • Depending on the number of items you have to move and the time you have to do it, it may less-expensive to move yourself, rather than hiring a mover. Or consider hiring a mover for larger items (like furniture and appliances), and do the rest yourself. • Overestimate the time you’ll need to complete the move. Moving almost always takes longer than first anticipated. Be smart and plan extra time for miscellaneous tasks that can potentially alter your schedule. • Don’t try to move any objects that are too heavy for you to carry. Ask family and friends to help. • Don’t overpack boxes. A common mistake many people make is using oversized boxes to pack a lot of things. The heavier the box, the harder it’s to move, and the more likely it’s to fall out on the bottom. If you can’t lift it easily, it’s too heavy. Boxes shouldn’t weigh more than 50 pounds. (And remember to lift with your
knees, not your back.) • Take extra time to pack everything carefully. Use newspaper or bubble wrap to separate and cushion fragile items. Wrap each item separately. Use extra packing material to fill in the empty spaces in the box to minimize movement between items. Pack plates and china vertically rather than stacked on top of each other. • Clearly label all the boxes with permanent marker. This will help you identify where they need to go once you arrive at your new home. Also, be sure to label which boxes contain fragile items. • Designate one room in your home where all boxes will be placed before the move. This will serve as a destination point while moving and will decrease carrying and loading time. FIRST-NIGHT KIT ESSENTIALS Make sure you have these items at hand, especially if you’ve hired movers who’ll arrive with the rest of your goods several days after you. Packing a few essentials will save you from having to scramble through closed boxes to find necessities or make last-minute shopping trips for items you forgot to bring along. • Alarm clock • Aspirin or pain reliever • Basic cleaning supplies and paper towels • Bedding and linens • Box cutter or knife • Change of clothes • Coffee maker or instant coffee and tea • Disposable plates, cups and eating utensils • Extension cords and batteries • First-aid kit • Flashlights
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• Light bulbs • Map of new area • Medications and eyeglasses • Pet supplies • Plastic trash bags • Scissors • Screwdriver and hammer • Snacks • Tape and dispenser • Toilet paper • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, razors, etc.) • Toys and games for the kids • Work gloves REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS On the day of the move, you want to be able to get in and out of your house quickly. If you prepare, moving day can go much more quickly and easily than you could’ve anticipated. • Move potted plants and planters from the front porch, walkways and driveways. • Disconnect the spring on the screen door so it stays open. • Remove all rugs and door mats. • Remove all low-hanging items. • Arrange for someone to take care of the kids and pets while everything is being loaded. • Park the truck as close as possible to the house.
prepared. • Ask questions and obtain a copy before the driver leaves. • Let your movers know about items that require special handling. • To pay movers during unloading, have a certified check ready. • Exchange contact information with the driver. • Ask for the truck’s departure time. • Check for damaged or missing items. Note them before the departure. • Create a central floor plan or label rooms so items arrive in the right place. • Keep water, soda and snacks on hand for movers. Designate a bathroom for use. • Perform a last sweep of the house: Look through all closets and shelves and check walls. Also, check in the garage, attic, crawl space, storage unit and under the stairs. • Keep money on hand to tip the driver and moving crew. • Review all paperwork with your driver before signing.
BE PREPARED FOR THE MOVERS If you’ve chosen to hire movers, be prepared to answer common questions and help them with any obstacles they may encounter. Good communication with your moving team can help ease your mind and eliminate many moving-day mishaps. • Be present to answer any questions movers may have. • Carefully read the bill, ask questions as needed and obtain a copy. • Accompany the driver while your inventory is
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xpanding the 2.0L turbocharged, 280-horsepower Giulia and Stelvio lineup, Alfa Romeo’s new Nero Edizione package wraps the Italian brand’s award-winning sedan and SUV with seductive and striking dark exterior accents: • 20-inch Dark Miron sport aluminum wheels (Stelvio specific) • 19-inch Dark Miron aluminum wheels (Giulia specific) • Dark Miron “V Scudetto” grille surround • Dark Miron exterior mirror caps • Custom-painted brake calipers (Black, Red or Yellow) • Dark exhaust tips (late availability) • Dark headlamp bezels • Dark Miron rear fascia appliqué (Stelvio specific) • Gloss Black roof rails (Stelvio specific) • Gloss Black window surrounds • Monotone wheel caps with Alfa Romeo logo • Dark Miron exterior badging
CONTENT PROVIDED BY MEDIA.CHRYSLER.COM “The Stelvio is the Giulia of crossovers, and that’s about the highest praise we can give it. It’s got muscle, even in four-cylinder guise, but it’s also one of those cars that’s fun to drive at any speed, because of the way it feels,” said Ezra Dyer, Automotive Editor at Popular Mechanics. “The steering is light but not numb, the ride control is taut without being harsh. It was obviously tuned by people whose priorities skew toward performance. The Stelvio feels like an Italian sport sedan, only taller. Which is exactly what it is.” For more information about the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio with Nero Edizione package, contact South Miami Alfa Romeo Fiat, located at 17220 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157 or call (305) 305-3428, or visit them at alfaromeousaofsouthmiami.com.
Adding to the excitement of the New York International Auto Show, Popular Mechanics announced that the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has been named “Crossover of the Year” in the magazine’s annual Automotive Excellence Awards. To choose their car awards, editors drive all of the relevant class contenders over the course of the year, then pick the vehicle that they feel transcends the competition.
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he Ram Truck brand today unveiled a limited edition of its all-new 2019 Ram 1500 to commemorate the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby®.
The 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition is fittingly based on the brand’s top Limited trim, and will feature distinctive Kentucky Derby “Run for the Roses” fender graphics. The May 5 running of the roses marks the Ram Truck brand’s ninth year as the Official Truck of Churchill Downs® and the Kentucky Derby. “The Kentucky Derby has long been among America’s most cherished sporting events,” said Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand – FCA. “The close ties between Ram trucks and the equine community have led us to the introduction of the 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition. The Ram 1500 is a no-compromise truck that delivers capability, durability, technology and safety and is well-suited to meet the needs of all kinds of owners, including those who love horses.” The launch of the Kentucky Derby Edition will also mark the introduction of Ivory White Tri Coat paint and the first time that a body-colored appearance package will be available on the all-new Ram 1500 Limited. Five additional exterior colors are also available for Kentucky Derby Edition buyers to choose from: Delmonico Red, Diamond Black Crystal, Granite Crystal, Max Steel or Patriot Blue. The Ram Kentucky Derby Edition is available in 4x2 or 4x4 Crew Cab configurations, with a 5 ft.-7 in. bed length.
CONTENT PROVIDED BY MEDIA.CHRYSLER.COM Key content included with the Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition includes the Ram’s exclusive Uconnect 12-inch touchscreen radio with Sirius XM 360L with navigation, four-corner auto-leveling air suspension, power-retracting running boards, trailer hitch with sway control and blind spot monitor with automatic trailer detection. The Kentucky Derby Edition also includes premium full-leather front and rear reclining seats with heating and cooling, genuine wood and metal trim. The 2019 Ram 1500 is capable of towing up to 12,750 lbs. when properly equipped. Base price for the 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition is $55,680 plus $1,645 destination charge. The Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition is on sale now. Production is limited to 2,000 units. For more information about the 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucy Derby Edition contact Dadeland Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, located at 16501 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157 or call (305) 278-9994, or visit them at www.dadelanddodgechryslerjeep.net.
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