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TALKING POLITICS AT NOON,
VP RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN IS IN FLORIDA TODAY.
WITH STOPS IN OCALA, NAPLES AND EVENTUALLY FORT MYERS.
HE'S SPEAKING AT A RALLY TONIGHT AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.
NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS THERE NOW.
CLIFTON THE PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY!
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THE STAGE IS COMING TOGETHER.
AND WE'RE EXPECTING A VERY LARGE CROWD TO FILL THIS AREA UP THIS EVENING.
BECAUSE OF SECURITY AND THE CROWD TRAFFIC AROUND HERE IS GOING TO BE AFFECTED.
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LETS TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAP.
A PORTION OF PLANTATION ROAD WILL BE CLOSED, THAT'S FROM SIX MILE CHARTER ACADEMY TO SIX MILE CYPRESS.
AND THE CROWDS MAY CAUSE SOME TRAFFIC ISSUES ON SIX MILE CYPRESS AS WELL.
IF YOU WANT TO AVOID IT, WE'RE SUGGESTING TAKING METRO TO COLONIAL. BUT THERE A LOTS OF WAYS AROUND IT.
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IF YOU'RE COMING, THERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO KNOW.
IT'S A STANDING EVENT ONLY, NO CHAIRS WILL BE ALLOWED, NO BIG BAGS, NO DRINKS AND NO UMBRELLAS.
THE GATES OPEN AT 4:00 THIS AFTERNOON.
THE EVENT WONT START UNTIL 7:15.
BUT YOU NEED TO GET A TICKET BEFORE YOU GET HERE.
THOSE TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
YOU CAN GET THEM ONLINE AND IN PERSON.
TO LEARN MORE JUST VISIT OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM
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THANKS CLIFTON.
ALSO ON PAUL RYAN'S AGENDA TODAY,
A QUICK STOP IN COLLIER COUNTY.
TONIGHT AT 5 HE'LL BE AT THE OLD COLLIER GOLF CLUB IN NORTH NAPLES FOR A FUNDRAISER.
FROM THERE HE'LL HEAD TO THE PUBLIC RALLY AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.
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MEANTIME THE SUNSHINE STATE GETS READY FOR ANOTHER VISIT FROM JOE BIDEN.
THE VICE PRESIDENT HAS STOPS IN SUN CITY AND FORT PIERCE.
TODAY HE'S IN LAS VEGAS FOR A RALLY.
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19 DAYS UNTIL THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.
THE PRESIDENT AND MITT ROMNEY TAKE THE FIREWORKS FROM THEIR DEBATE TO THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
JUST TWO DAYS AFTER TRADING JABS,
THEY RETURN TO NEW YORK TONIGHT - ON THE SAME STAGE.
NBC'S PETER ALEXANDER REPORTS.
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"We need to take back America! It's up to you guys in Virginia!"
After a fiery debate. the heated arguments between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama showed no signs of cooling Wednesday night.
"Actually he seems to spend most of his time in these debates talking about why my plans aren't going to work. I wish he'd spend a little more time explaining why his plans have NOT worked 1/8cheers 3/8"
"You've heard of the New Deal Ohio, you've heard of the Fair Deal. Mitt Romney's trying to sell you a sketchy deal. But we're not buying it."
At his evening stop in Ohio -- his SIXTEENTH trip to the battleground this year -- the President even made this plea.
"I want your vote. I--I am not too proud to beg. I want your vote."
The latest flashpoint between the two men -- WOMEN, the nation's largest demographic -- with recent polls showing a narrowing gap between the two.
. both sides trying to cast the other as an economic threat.
"This president has failed America's women. They've suffered in terms of getting jobs."
The Obama campaign tried to capitalize on one of the town hall's most enduring lines -- where Governor Romney recalled his efforts to hire more women in Massachusetts.
"I went to a number of women's groups and said, can you help us find folks, and they brought us whole binders full of women."
"We don't have to collect a bunch of binders to find qualified, talented, driven young women, ready to learn and teach in these fields right now."
Mr. Romney's "binders" comment was quickly mocked across the Internet.
. and even drove a Democratic group to buy the website "bindersfullofwomen.com"
The Romney campaign pushed back.
. producing this video of the former Governor's female Cabinet members praising his leadership.
"He totally gets working women."
Meanwhile, during a radio interview Wednesday, Governor Romney's oldest son Tagg joked about his reaction to some of the contentious exchanges during Tuesday's debate.
SOT:
Bill LuMaye: What is it like for you to hear the President of the United States call your dad a liar? How do you react to that?
Tagg Romney: Well, jump out of your seat and you want to rush down to the debate stage and take a swing at him. But you know you can't do that because -- well, first 'cause there's a lot of Secret Service between you and him, but also 'cause this is the nature of the process, they're going to try to do everything they can do to try to make my dad into someone he's not. We signed up for it. We've gotta kinda sit there and take our punches and then send them right back the other way.
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PETER ALEXANDER REPORTING.
IN LEE COUNTY,
A BATCH OF BALLOTS THAT WENT OUT *TWICE - WILL ONLY BE COUNTED ONCE.
ABOUT 150 ABSENTEE VOTERS RECEIVED TWO BALLOTS IN THE MAIL.
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SHARON HARRINGTON TELLS US THAT ONLY THE FIRST BALLOT WILL BE COUNTED.
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"Yeah, 150 votes could change the contest and that's what we're looking at, but we want to assure everybody, everybody gets one vote. That's it. We're not going to let you vote twice."
THE BALLOTS ARE JUST A FRACTION OF THE TOTAL 80-THOUSAND THAT WENT OUT.
IF YOU RECEIVED TWO BALLOTS,
HARRINGTON RECOMMENDS DESTROYING THE SECOND ONE.
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IN NEW YORK TODAY,
A MAN IS BEHIND BARS ACCUSED OF A TERROR PLOT INVOLVING THE FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING.
AUTHORITIES SAY THE MAN PLOTTED HIS ATTACK FOR MONTHS.
JONATHAN DIENST REPORTS.
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QUAZI MOHAMMAD RESWANUL AHSAN NAFIS. A 21-YEAR-OLD FROM BANGLADESH ENTERED THE UNITED STATES IN JANUARY ON A STUDENT VISA. BUT AUTHORITIES SAY HIS REAL PURPOSE FOR COMING WAS VIOLENT JIHAD.
NAFIS WAS ARRESTED AND APPEARED IN COURT LATE WEDNESDAY. CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO USE A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
Kelly: This individual came here with the expressed purpose of committing a terrorist act. Uh he was motivated by al quaeda.
HIS RESIDENCE IN QUEENS WAS SEARCHED BY INVESTIGATORS LOOKING FOR CELL PHONES, BLACKBERRIES, COMPUTERS. ANYTHING THE SUSPECT MAY HAVE USED TO CARRY OUT HIS TERROR PLOT.
Neighbor: Whenever I saw him I saw he's alone. Um I didn't see anyone with him.
AFTER ONE SEMESTER AT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY. NAFIS MOVED TO NEW YORK.
FEDERAL AGENTS SAY IN JULY HE WAS TRYING TO RECRUIT OTHERS TO HELP CARRY OUT HIS ATTACK. MEETING WITH ONE MAN SEVERAL TIMES, once IN NEW YORK'S CENTRAL PARK. THAT MAN TURNED OUT TO BE AN FBI INFORMANT. AND FROM THAT MOMENT ON, NAFIS WAS UNDER INTENSE SURVEILLANCE BY THE FBI AND NEW YORK POLICE.
COURT DOCUMENTS SAY nafis WROTE AN ARTICLE HE HOPED WOULD BE PUBLISHED BY A JIHADIST WEBSITE, SAYING, QUOTE, "TARGETING AMERICA'S ECONOMY IS MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO DRAW THE PATH OF OBLITERATION OF AMERICA."
authorities say NAFIS FIRST SET HIS SIGHTS ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE BUT WAS SCARED OFF BY THE AMOUNT OF SECURITY. BY LAST MONTH, HE'D DECIDED TO TARGET THE FEDERAL RESERVE. BOTH BUILDINGS ARE JUST A FEW BLOCKS FROM GROUND ZERO.
Ray Kelly: New york is the top of the terrorist target list in this country and I think this just reaffirms that.
LAST WEEK THE FBI'S INFORMANT PURCHASED ONE-THOUSAND POUNDS OF WHAT NAFIS THOUGHT WAS FERTILIZER THAT COULD BE USED TO MAKE A BOMB AND HELPED ASSEMBLE A DEVICE IN A WAREHOUSE.
ON WEDNESDAY MORNING, authorities say NAFIS DROVE HIS WOULD-BE BOMB IN A VAN AND PARKED IT IN FRONT OF NEW YORK'S FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING. HE REPEATEDLY DIALED A CELL PHONE THAT HE THOUGHT WOULD DETONATE THE BOMB. THAT'S WHEN FEDERAL AGENTS MOVED IN.
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JONATHAN DIENST REPORTING.
AGENTS SAY THAT NAFIS PLANNED TO EXECUTE THE ATTACK ON HIS OWN.
BUT DID BELIEVE THAT HE HAD THE SUPPORT OF AL QUEDA.
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DAY THREE OF A COURT HEARING FOR DOCTOR ZANNOS GREKOS'.
IT'S UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW.
THE BONITA SPRINGS DOCTOR ACCUSED OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.
HIS LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED AFTER TWO OF HIS PATIENTS DIED FOLLOWING A CONTROVERSIAL STEM CELL PROCEDURE.
A CARDIOLOGIST TESTIFIED THIS MORNING FOR THE STATE.
HE SAYS THE PROCEDURE SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN DONE.
THE HEARING IS EXPECTED TO WRAP UP TOMORROW.
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WE'VE GOT A WEEKEND TRAFFIC ALERT FOR FOLKS IN LEE COUNTY.
EXPECT A LITTLE MORE ROOM TO DRIVE ALONG METRO.
THE CONTRACTOR EXPECTS TO OPEN THE NEW SIX-LANE METRO PARKWAY FROM SIX MILE CYPRESS PARKWAY TO US 41 TO TRAFFIC AT FIVE ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
REMAINING WORK INCLUDES LANDSCAPING THE BERM IS EXPECTED AT THE END OF NOVEMBER.
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STOCKS OPEN MOSTLY LOWER THIS MORNING, BREAKING A FOUR-DAY WINNING STREAK.
LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD.
RIGHT NOW THE DOW ___.
YOUR MARKET WATCH UPDATE IS IN THREE MINUTES.
PLUS THIS,
now when you walk do you walk on the balls of your feet or the heels AR: I think I walk on the balls
Miss Jay? You think? AR: is that bad?
THE DREADED TRIP IN HIGH HEELS!
IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE.
DO WHAT DO YOU DO TO AVOID IT?
BUT FIRST HERE'S JIM.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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TELEMARKETERS WHO DIAL 9-1-1 WILL SOON FACE A FINE.
THIS WEEK THE FCC APPROVED A DO NOT CALL LIST FOR 9-1-1 CALL CENTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY.
VIOLATORS COULD FACE 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH CALL OR TEXT MADE TO A CALL CENTER ON THE LIST.
THOUSANDS OF UNWANTED ROBOCALLS ARE MADE TO 9-1-1 CENTERS EVERY DAY.
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NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL THIS AFTERNOON.
PRICES ARE DOWN A PENNY FROM OVERNIGHT.
EXPECT TO PAY 3-71 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-69 THIS AFTERNOON.
THE NATIONAL IS 3-74.
FOR THE BEST PRICES IN YOUR AREA CHECK OUT OUR PUMP PATROL PAGE AT NBC DASH 2 DOT COM.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"More sunshine, less rain"
More clouds than sunshine dominated our skies yesterday, and Thursday will bring some changes to our weather pattern.
The upper level disturbance responsible for the mostly cloudy skies and scattered downpours continues to move out this morning. We'll start the day with a few patchy clouds and even some areas of fog, especially for those that saw the rain yesterday evening.
As that moisture pushes eastbound, some drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will sink its way across the peninsula. This means more sunshine is in store for today, and as a result temperatures will get a boost back into the upper 80s. With some residual moisture, we can't rule out a couple of isolated showers, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay dry.
Tonight, clearing skies will prevail and lows will dip into the low 70s with a few upper 60s north and inland.
Our Friday will consist of partly sunny skies and the chance for a couple of showers, as a weak cool front approaches North Florida. This front will eventually wash out across the state by Saturday leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs in the middle to upper 80s. High pressure will build in across the southeast states, bringing pleasant conditions Sunday with plenty of sunshine and even a dip in our humidity levels. Our sunny weather pattern will persist through early next week with rain prospects remaining slim to none.
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THEY ARE NICE-LOOKING, BUT HIGH HEELS ARE ALSO A CURSE FOR MANY WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD.
AUSTRALIA'S PRIME MINISTER IS THE LATEST HIGH PROFILE WOMAN TAKEN DOWN BY HER HEELS.
IS THERE ANY WAY TO AVOID THE FALL?
AMY ROBACH TAKES A LOOK.
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SHE MAY BE A HEAD OF STATE BUT IT WAS AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER JULIA
GILLARD'S **FOOTWEAR** THAT MADE HEADLINES WEDNESDAY.
Nats
TRK 2: 09
THIS EPIC FALL-FROM-GRACE ALL BECAUSE OF THE STAPLE OF A WOMEN'S WARDROBES:
THE ALL-TOO-OFTEN HAZARDOUS HIGH-HEEL
SOT JULIA GILLARD: "IF YOU WEAR A HEEL IT CAN BE EMBEDDED IN SOFT GRASS
THE REST OF IT IS AS YOU SAW "
TRK 3:08
THEN AGAIN. WHO HASN'T TOTTERED TRIPPED OR TUMBLED WHEN WALKING ON THESE
MINI STILTS
FROM REAL-LIFE MODELS
TRK 4: 02 1/2
TO SEX AND THE CITY'S CARRIE BRADSHAW.
NATS CARRIE SATC FALL
NAT: OMG SHE'S FASHION ROAD KILL
TRK 5: 01
LADY GAGA
TRK 6:01
BEYONNCE.
NATS JLO
TRK 7:01
JLO.
NATS RIHANNA
TRK 8: 01
AND RIHANNA.
TRK 9: 03
.ALL HAVE TAKEN A PUBLIC PLUNGE IN THEIR HEELS.
SOT Dr Suzanne Levine / Board-Certified Podiatric Surgeon:
01:04:24: I think women / don't walk off the big toe properly and that
makes your foot more unstable the higher the heel the more instability so
when in doubt always lower your heel height
NATS MODEL FALLING
TRK 10:04
BUT WHAT IF YOU WANT TO KEEP ON STEPPING OUT IN YOUR SIX-INCH STILETTOS?
TRK 11: 10
ENTER MISS JAY.THE RUNWAY COACH EXTRAORDINAIRE
AND SEASONED JUDGE ON AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL GAVE ME A LESSON IN HOW TO
AVOID THOSE FOOTWEAR FIASCOS.
23:40:41 MISS JAY: now when you walk do you walk on the balls of your feet
or the heels
AR: I think I walk on the balls
Miss Jay? You think?
AR: is that bad?
TRK 12: 02
CLEARLY I NEEDED SOME HELP
23:42:10 AM: what is the biggest mistake women make when they're walking in
high heels
MISS JAY: it's relaying on the high heel to keep them steady you have to
navigate your shoe
TRK 13: 03
MOST OF ALL, HE SAYS EVEN IF YOU DON'T STICK THE LANDING.
TRK 14: 04
WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS HOW YOU REACT WHEN YOU'RE BACK ON YOUR FEET.
23:51:51 AR: even if you fall
: SMILE !!!
MISS JAY: If all else fails
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AMY ROBACH REPORTING.
HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR BARBECUE SAUCE.
A MAN IN BISMARCK NORTH DAKOTA, WHO USED TO OWN SEVERAL MCDONALDS IN NORTH DAKOTA, MADE A KILLING.
HE SOLD A 20 YEAR OLD CONTAINER OF MCJORDAN BARBEQUE SAUCE TO A BUYER IN CHICAGO.
THE SAUCE WAS USED ON MCJORDAN BURGERS, NAMED FOR MICHAEL JORDAN IN THE 1990'S.
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I wouldn't want to open it up and invite my friends over and say we're going to celebrate and have some ribs with some 20 year old barbeque sauce. It probably wouldn't make me very popular with my friends or relatives
HE SAVED A JUG OF IT, AND JUST PUT IN ON E-BAY.
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WE'VE TALKED A LOT ABOUT THE LATEST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
You'll get your chance in a moment. I'm still speaking. Candy hold on a second. Mr. President I'm still speaking
BUT IT'S NOT *ALL HEATED AND SERIOUS.
IN THREE MINUTES,
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF OBAMA VERSUS ROMNEY.
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YOUR TIME NOW __.
THE PUNDITS HAVE PICKED APART, THE SERIOUS SIDE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
IT'S TIME TO HAND OUT AWARDS FOR THE BEST ODDBALL MOMENTS.
JEANNE MOOS TAKES A LOOK THIS AFTERNOON.
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--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --
THIS DEBATE DIDN'T JUST RAISE EYEBROWS. OUR AWARD FOR MOST EXCITED VIEWER GOES TO THE GUY WHO TWEETED OUT A NAKED PHOTO OF HIMSELF HOISTING THE DEBATE LIKE THE HULK. THE TWO CANDIDATES WERE LIKE GUNSLINGERS.
I had a question and question was how much did you cut them by? How much did you cut them by?
THE "SPEAK-TO-THE-PRESIDENT-LIKE-YOU'RE-HIS DADDY" AWARD GOES TO.
You'll get your chance in a moment. I'm still speaking.
Candy hold on a second. Mr. President I'm still speaking.
I'm sorry look.
Ehhhh.
AND IF THE WORDS WON'T COME OUT, MIGHT AS WELL RESORT TO.
TRUE OR FALSE.
Not true Governor Romney.
So how much did you cut?
Not true. It's just not true.
It's absolutely true.
AS ONE JOKER ON THE WEB PUT IT. AM NOT, ARE TO. OUR AWARD FOR FLAGRANT RULE BREAKER GOES TO MICHELLE OBAMA. NOT BECAUSE SHE HUGGED HER HUSBAND, BUT BECAUSE DURING THE DEBATE SHE DEFIED THE RULES AND CLAPPED AFTER A TESTY EXCHANGE ABOUT LIBYA.
The administration indicated that this was a reaction.
THE TAIL END OF HER APPLAUSE WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA. BLINK AND YOU'LL MISS IT. FRESH FROM THE SURPRISE CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT HE GOT FROM REALITY STAR HONEY BOO BOO.
Marack Obama.
MARACK OBAMA GOT KUDOS FOR HIS DEBATE PERFORMANCE IN WHAT WE'RE CALLING THE MOST ANATOMICAL TWEET. GERALDO PRAISED THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS TESTICULAR FORTITUDE.
BUT WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING A POINT, NOTHING BEAT ALL THE FINGER POINTING.
Governor Romney here's what we did.
You said in your first year.
He said me too.
You also have investments through a Cayman trust.
That's not what we do.
THEY EVEN POINTED AT THE MODERATOR.
I gotta move you along.
He got the first. He actually got the first question.
AND OF COURSE THE CANDIDATES TURNED THEIR POINTER FINGERS ON EACH OTHER.
To get comprehensive immigration reform done. I'll get it done.
THE DEBATE REACHED A CLIMAX WITH A MENAGE A TROIS POINTATHON. A DEBATE RECORD, THE 3-POINTER.
I, I, I
JEANNE MOOS, CNN,
If I could have you sit down Governor Romney thank you.
NEW YORK
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MORE JOBS FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
A NEW MEDICAL FACILITY OPENS IN FORT MYERS.
IN TWO MINUTES WE'LL GO INSIDE 'LEE-SAR' REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER.
AND THE ROLE IT PLAYS FOR LOCAL HOSPITALS.
PLUS THIS,
I'm really excited about it. I already have the bug
DO YOU HAVE THE BUG?
IT'S TIME TO HIT THE DEPARTMENT STORES AS HOLIDAY SHOPPING HITS A STRIDE.
AND THIS,
she's out doing something about it and I think that's impressive
ONE WOMAN HOPES HER CREATIVITY LANDS HER A JOB.
HITTING THE STREETS OF VEGAS WITH RESUMES IN HAND.
THIS IS THE NEWS AT NOON ON NBC2.
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"We started 10 years ago with 34 jobs, today we have about 320 and we'll be adding to that as we add extra shifts to do more work
OUR TOP STORY AT 12-30,
A NEW FACILITY BRINGS NEW JOBS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
HELLO EVERYONE!
I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
I'M HEATHER TURCO.
LEE-SAR REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER OPENS ITS DOORS TODAY IN FORT MYERS.
ONLY OUR CAMERAS HAD THE FIRST LOOK.
NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK GOES INSIDE.
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WHAT WAS JUST ONCE SHOVEL IN THE DIRT 18 MONTHS AGO IS NOW THIS. A 205 THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT FACILITY.
"We're just delighted to be here."
OUR CAMERAS GOT A FIRST LOOK AT THE 40-MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY PROVIDES SERVICES LIKE INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION, FOOD PREPARATION, MEDICAL COMPOUNDING AND SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION TO LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS FIVE HOSPITALS ALL AT A LOW COST TO LEE HOSPITALS.
"We're able to drive market share. We control the market price in Southwest Florida. If you're going to sell market share you have to come to LeeSar Cooperative Services of Florida."
IN RETURN, KEEPING PATIENTS' MONEY IN THEIR POCKETS. A SAVINGS FROM 3 TO 7 PERCENT ON THEIR HOSPITAL BILL.
IT'S SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT AREN'T LEESAR'S ONLY LOCAL APPEAL.
NAT BREAK OF KITCHEN
THIS 38 THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT FOOD AND NUTRITION DEPARTMENT PREPARES AND PROVIDES 15 THOUSAND MEALS A DAY TO ALL LEE MEMORIAL SITES.
"This is the deli processing area they would be using this area to prepare deli meats, pasta salads, fresh cut fruit."
THE LETTUCE, POTATOES AND TOMATOES USED TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN ARE BOUGHT HERE.RIGHT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
FROM FOOD PREP TO STERILIZATION PRESIDENT AND CEO BOB SIMPSON GIVES THE GLORY OF THIS DAY TO THOSE ABOARD.
"My employees. The 300 plus employees, this is their day today, they make this place happen.
IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2.
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TODAY IN CAPE CORAL,
A BRIGHT SIGN TAKES CENTER STAGE.
DRIVERS SAY THEY THIS SIGN OFF VETERANS PARKWAY IS JUST TOO BRIGHT.
NEARBY NEIGHBORS SAY THE LIGHT BEAMS INTO THEIR YARDS.
THERE'S NOW TALK OF DIMMING THE GLOW.
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35:12 6 weeks now, goes on all night and it just changes colors and the street is lit up and back of houses light up:11 sec
COUNCILMAN KEVIN MCGRAIL TELLS US HE IS WORKING TO CONTACT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TO GET THE SIGN DIMMED.
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ATV-RIDERS ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO RIDE.
UNTIL LEADERS IN COLLIER CAN DECIDED ON AN ATV PARK, RIDERS CAN TURN TO LAND IN HENDRY COUNTY.
THE OWNER'S OF 'THE DEVIL'S GARDEN MUD CLUB' SAY THEIR HAPPY TO SHARE THE LAND.
THE AREA IS ALREADY A BIG HIT WITH COLLIER RIDERS.
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DONNA OATES, DEVILS GARDEN MUD CLUB: since a lot of the county people do come there I would see no reason why they wouldn't make it their park
MARIO MENENDEZ, COMMITTEE MEMBER: it is out of county but it is very close by and its a large piece of property so there's definitely potential there
COLLIER COUNTY OFFICIALS SAY COST AND WILDLIFE HABITAT HAVE LIMITED THEIR OPTIONS.
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A MENACE IS ON THE LOOSE IN SAN FRANCISCO.
ON THE SURFACE PARENTS AND KIDS THINK THEY'RE MEETING ELMO.
UNTIL THE MAN STARTS SCREAMING CURSE WORDS.
TOM VACAR REPORTS.
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--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --
'EVIL ELMO' SHOWN HERE IN NEW YORK CITY IS A CAUSTIC, CURSING CHARACTER FLINGING OBSCENITIES AND RELIGIOUS EPITAPHS. SUNDAY, HE OR HIS CLONE HIT ROSSI PARK IN SAN FRANCISCO'S RICHMOND DISTRICT.
"Kids are just lured in and tricked and the parents follow their children and then there's the onslaught of the obscenities which I think is terrible."
"The thought that somebody could be using something so innocent. and also having such kind of a devious idea to do that. I mean it's, it's gross."
"There's no place for it anywhere, but certainly not in a park with small children."
"A CRITICAL QUESTION IS THIS: WHEN DO EVIL ELMO'S FREE SPEECH RIGHTS BEGIN TO CROSS INTO OTHER PEOPLES' RIGHTS INCLUDING THE FOLKS THAT OWN THE RIGHTS TO "TICKLE ME ELMO."
"This is something most companies will tell you they need to deal with one way or the other."
MARINA LEWIS IS SAN FRANCISCO I-P LAWYER, MEANING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY. SHE SAYS EVIL ELMO COULD BE COURTING A LAWSUIT.
"When you're using it first of all to sort of bootstrap your own idea. something that's completely unrelated to the IP owner. that's when you can get into some real trouble."
ONE OF THE PARENTS SHOWED ME A RENTAL CAR THEY SAY THE GUY HAS BEEN SLEEPING IN. AND GAVE US THIS PICTURE OF HIM, ELMO SUIT IN BAG. WALKING TO CATCH A FISHERMAN'S WHARF BOUND BUS. WE FOUND AN ELMO AT THE WHARF. POSING FOR PICTURES FOR A BUCK. HE DENIED HE WAS EVIL ELMO BUT SAID THIS:
"I don't think it's a David Duke guy in an Elmo costume. I think people are harassing him because they don't like the federal rulings on trademarks."
BACK AT THE PARK.
"I don't know what the free speech rights are. I don't know what they can do."
"The guy's obviously not in his right mind to be doing this in the first place."
"I think the guy's sick. and I hope that they get him some help."
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TOM VACAR REPORTING.
SWITCHING GEARS NOW.
IF YOU'RE NOT THINKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS YOU MIGHT BE TOO LATE!
EVEN BEFORE CANDY AT HALLOWEEN AND TURKEY AT THANKSGIVING.
HOLIDAY SALES ARE RACKING UP.
SHARON WRIGHT REPORTS.
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HOLIDAY SALES ARE ALREADY RINGING UP ON THESE CASH REGISTERS HERE AT TARGET.
"It's crazy and overwhelming."
PARENTS AND EVEN FOR SANTA'S HELPERS GATHERING GOODS FOR THE SALVATION ARMY GIFT GIVING DAY.
"We have to get it done while the things are still on sale and we can get the best toys."
"Parents get a jump start on it because some of the things are cheaper."
RETAILERS LIKE TARGET ARE RAMPING UP EARLY.ROLLING OUT ITS ADVERTISING AND ITS BAG FULL OF GOODIES.
S/ Lee Crum/ Target Manager:33 -:44
"We go in there very optimistic, but you know, conservative. So we're going into this Christmas season optimistic. We have brought on some of the early staffing so we are prepared to stock the store."
TARGET IS NOT ALONE.
75 PERCENT OF THE RETAIL LEADERS SURVEYED BY THE HAY CONSULTING GROUP HAVE HIGHER EXPECTATIONS THIS YEAR.BUT STILL, ARE NOT LEAVING IT TO CHANCE.
S/ Michael Syperek/ American Sale Manager:57 - 1:03
"People are coming out early. We have an early buyer promotion, extra 10% off."
CHRISTMAS CONSUMERS ARE ALREADY TURNING INTO EARLY BIRDS.
S/ Diane Jerzierski/ Shopper 1:08 - 1:17
"Yeah, cause you won't find the items, come close to Christmas. I'm really excited about it. I already have the bug."
RETAILERS ARE COUNTING ON CUSTOMERS LIKE DIANE TO MAKE IT A PROSPEROUS HOLIDAY SEASON FOR ALL.
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SHARON WRIGHT REPORTING.
NEW VIDEO OF THE EARTHQUAKE IN NEW ENGLAND FROM A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO.
TAKE A LOOK.
LYNDA-ROSE VECCIA-RELLO SEEMS RELAXED AT FIRST - ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM HER YOUTUBE FANS.
THEN THE 4 POINT 0 QUAKE HITS SHAKING THINGS AROUND A BIT.
SHE QUICKLY ENDS HER WEB CAM SESSION.
THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES OR MAJOR DAMAGE.
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MEANWHILE THE WORLD'S BIGGEST EARTHQUAKE *DRILL IS TAKING PLACE TODAY.
FROM NEW YORK TO CALIFORNIA IT'S THE 'GREAT SHAKEOUT'.
FAMILIES ARE DIVING FOR COVER TO PRACTICE FOR A REAL QUAKE.
MORE THAN 14 MILLION PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PART.
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SOMETIMES IT TAKES A LITTLE MORE THAN A RESUME AND A SMILE.
WE'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE.
A JOBSEEKER IN LAS VEGAS HITS THE STREETS IN SEARCH OF WORK.
ELIZABETH WATTS REPORTS.
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--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --
WHEN ALEXANDRA GOOT LOST HER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOB SHE TOOK ACTION.
I am a multi tasker
THE UNLV BACHELOR OF ARTS ALUMNUS CREATED POSTER BOARDS AND PRINTED HER RESUME.
INSTEAD OF MOPING AROUND IN SWEATS- SHE GOT RIGHT BACK IN HER SUIT- AND TOOK TO THE STREETS.
I decided to take matters into my own hands, and come out and try to gain as much attention creatively as possible to stand out from the crowd.
AND SHE CERTAINLY IS- CATCHING THE ATTENTION OF MOTORISTS AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS-
SHE GETS POSITIVE FEEDBACK IN THE FORM OF HONKS AND FRIENDLY GESTURES.
AND EVERY SO OFTEN- A JOB PROSPECT LITERALLY ROLLS BY.
Thank you thank you
GOOT- ALSO PUTS HERSELF OUT THERE. OUTSIDE BUSINESSES LIKE STARBUCKS.
Lots of foot traffic, lots of business owners very happy to get their coffee their muffin
AND SOME ARE HAPPY TO PICK UP HER RESUME AS WELL.
INCLUDING JOHN LOMBARDO-
WHO SAYS SHE'S SHOWING IMPORTANT QUALITIES- LIKE MOTIVATION AND INITIATIVE.
You know there's obviously a challenge here with people who haven't worked. and you can sit around and blame other people and be upset about it or you can get out and do something about it, and she's out doing something about it and I think that's impressive.
GOOT HOPES ALL THESE *QUICK INTERACTIONS- WILL LEAD TO A *FULL-TIME CAREER. -- AND IS CONFIDENT- SOON SHE'LL BE OFF THE STREETS AND BACK IN AN OFFICE- ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.
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ELIZABETH WATTS REPORTING.
WHAT IF YOU DECIDED TO GIVE ONE OF YOUR KIDNEYS TO SOMEONE?
BUT YOU'VE BEEN TOLD YOU'RE OVERWEIGHT.
One of the things that we have learned is that obesity in organ donors is quite dangerous
ON THE MEDICAL FRONT TODAY,
DOCTORS HELP YOU TRIM DOWN SO YOU CAN SAVE LIVES.
AND GO BIG OR GO HOME!
A WELL-KNOWN CHOCOLATE MAKER HITS THE LONESTAR STATE FOR A LITTLE COMPETITION.
WE'RE HEADED TO TEXAS IN THREE MINUTES.
JIM?
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TALK ABOUT A CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DREAM COME TRUE!
GHIRARDELLI CELEBRATES 160 YEARS OF CHOCOLATE-MAKING IN STYLE.
ANDREW GUTIERREZ TAKES US TO THE TEXAS STATE FAIR.
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WITH CAKES, BROWNIES, AND COOKIES IT SEEMS THAT EVERYTHING IS BETTER WITH CHOCOLATE.
AND HERE AT GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IT'S NOT ONLY ABOUT CHOOSING WHICH ONE TASTES GOOD.BUT WHAT'S BEST.
S/ Elizabeth Sesler ***TOO QUICK TO SUPER***
"Go big or go home."
ELIZABETH SESLER HAS BEEN COMING TO THE FAIR SHE WAS 11 YEARS OLD HOWEVER THIS IS HER FIRST CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN.
S/ Elizabeth Sesler/ Participant:22 -:28
"Once it goes on the table, you have no control over it. The only thing I can do is 'What were the judges faces like? Does it look like they took another bite?"
SO WHAT DOES TAKE TO WIN THE BIG BLUE RIBBON?
S/ Ashley Washington/ Contest Judge:33 -:36
"You know when it's the one. It's the taste. It's the appearance."
JUDGE ASHLEY WASHINGTON'S TASTE BUDS HAVE SAMPLED THE SUGARY TREATS FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS AT THIS ANNUAL CONTEST.
THIS YEAR'S ULTIMATE WINNER DOESN'T RESEMBLE YOUR TRADITIONAL DESSERT.
S/ Ashley Washington/ Contest Judge ***NOTE: TOO QUICK TO SUPER***
"Who makes a chocolate taco with herbs?"
YES, YOU HEARD RIGHT--A CHOCOLATE TACO. THE SHELL IS MADE OUT OF TOFFEE AND ALMONDS.CHOCOLATE CUSTARD SERVES AS FILLING.
SPEARMINT AND BASIL STAND IN FOR LETTUCE. THE SALSA--JAPALENO JELLO.AND OF COURSE YOU CAN'T FORGET THE CHEESE--WHICH IN THIS CASE--IS SHAVED WHITE CHOCOLATE.
THE MIND BEHIND THIS CONFECTIONERY CREATION? PAULA WYSE KINDRED FROM PLANO.WHO TOOK SECOND PLACE LAST YEAR.
FOR HER, IT'S NOT ONLY ABOUT TAKING HOME THE BLUE RIBBON AND THE GIFT BASKET.
"I'VE COME IN SECOND BEFORE.I'VE WON FIRST PLACE FOR SPAM JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO SO I FIGURED THAT'S WAS GOING TO BE MY YEAR"
S/ Paula Wyse/ Winner 1:20 - 1:27 ***LAST PART OF THE SOT IS COVERED BY VIDEO***
"It's trying to achieve your personal best, you know that elusive win. And we're also so supportive of each other."
A UNIQUE BOND WHILE COMPETING FOR SWEET VICTORY.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"More sunshine, less rain"
More clouds than sunshine dominated our skies yesterday, and Thursday will bring some changes to our weather pattern.
The upper level disturbance responsible for the mostly cloudy skies and scattered downpours continues to move out this morning. We'll start the day with a few patchy clouds and even some areas of fog, especially for those that saw the rain yesterday evening.
As that moisture pushes eastbound, some drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will sink its way across the peninsula. This means more sunshine is in store for today, and as a result temperatures will get a boost back into the upper 80s. With some residual moisture, we can't rule out a couple of isolated showers, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay dry.
Tonight, clearing skies will prevail and lows will dip into the low 70s with a few upper 60s north and inland.
Our Friday will consist of partly sunny skies and the chance for a couple of showers, as a weak cool front approaches North Florida. This front will eventually wash out across the state by Saturday leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs in the middle to upper 80s. High pressure will build in across the southeast states, bringing pleasant conditions Sunday with plenty of sunshine and even a dip in our humidity levels. Our sunny weather pattern will persist through early next week with rain prospects remaining slim to none.
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RIGHT NOW IN AMERICAN,
THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS WAIT FOR KIDNEY DONATIONS.
AND FOR MANY REASONS.
- NOT ENOUGH DONORS - FINDING A MATCH - THE LIST GOES ON.
BUT THERE'S ONE REASON YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT.
DOREEN GENTZLER REPORTS.
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"I've never had time to volunteer for anything. I've never been in a position to write a check for something I believe in. But this was something I could do."
66-YEAR-OLD CHRISTINE HALL WANTED TO DONATE A KIDNEY TO A TOTAL STRANGER.
SHE SAYS SHE DIDN'T HAVE ANY BIG REASONS FOR DOING SO. JUST A DESIRE TO GIVE BACK.
"This was my chance to make a difference and do something for somebody."
BUT EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD THE WILL. SHE DIDN'T HAVE THE WEIGH -- LITERALLY. SHE WEIGHED TOO MUCH.
DOCTORS TOLD HER SHE WAS TOO FAT TO DONATE. A PROBLEM AFFECTING MILLIONS OF AMERICANS AND POTENTIAL ORGAN DONORS.
"It's really a national epidemic."
DR. MATTHEW COOPER IS DIRECTOR OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION AT MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. HE SAYS THEY DON'T KEEP TRACK OF HOW MANY DONORS ARE OBESE, BUT HE'S BEING FORCED TO TURN MORE AND MORE PEOPLE AWAY BECAUSE OF THEIR WEIGHT.
"One of the things that we have learned is that obesity in organ donors is quite dangerous."
THAT'S BECAUSE BEING OVERWEIGHT IS A MAJOR RISK FACTOR FOR CHRONIC ILLNESSES THAT CAN LEAD TO KIDNEY DISEASE. AND IF YOU JUST HAVE ONE KIDNEY, THAT CAN BE FATAL.
"If we're in fact making dangerous decisions and/or not using our best judgments and end up creating the next group of folks who are going to need kidney transplants then we're really not serving the population."
RIGHT NOW THERE IS NO NATIONAL WEIGHT LIMIT FOR DONORS. BUT ABOUT 10 PERCENT OF HOSPITALS -- INCLUDING GEORGETOWN -- REQUIRE DONORS TO HAVE A BODY MASS INDEX UNDER 35.
"I was just determined to see it through and the only obstacle was totally under my control."
CHRISTINE HALL WORKED WITH GEORGETOWN DOCTORS AND NUTRITIONISTS TO LOSE THE WEIGHT.
SHE LOST 40 POUNDS IN ABOUT 6 MONTHS. HER MOTIVATION? SAVING ANOTHER PERSON'S LIFE.
"There was a match for me and he was waiting and so I was on a mission. I was eating for two. So every time I was tempted to eat something I shouldn't, I thought about him."
SHE CONTINUED DROPPING THE WEIGHT, EVEN AFTER HER SURGERY -- LOSING A TOTAL OF 85 POUNDS.
"I owe him as much as he owes me. Because he gave me the motivation to do something I've been wanting to do for years. So in a way, I feel like I got more than I gave, because he gave me the gift of good health."
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DOREEN GENTZLER REPORTING.
DOCTORS AT MANY HOSPITALS WORK WITH POTENTIAL DONORS TO HELP THEM LOSE WEIGHT.
THEY ALSO HELP PATIENTS STAY HEALTHY POST-DONATION.
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TODAY THERE'S A CONNECTION BETWEEN POOR SLEEP AND POOR MEMORY.
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS CHOPPY SHUT-EYE PUTS YOU MORE AT RISK FOR ALZHEIMER'S, OR SEVERE MEMORY IMPAIRMENTS.
RESEARCHERS SAY YOU SHOULD TRY TO CATCH UP ON SLEEP IF YOU HAD A BAD NIGHT.
DOING SO LETS THE BRAIN REFRESH.
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TALK ABOUT A BIG RELIEF.
A MAN'S BASEBALL CARD COLLECTION IS FIRST STOLEN - AND THEN RETURNED.
POLICE IN PENNSYLVANIA SOLVED THE CASE.
THE THREE BOXES OF CARDS WERE STOLEN 6 YEARS AGO FROM THE MAN'S HOME.
POLICE USED AN OLD PAPERBOY RECEIPT FOUND INSIDE ONE OF THE BOXES TO TRACK THE MAN DOWN.
HE SAYS GETTING THE CARDS BACK WAS LIKE CHRISTMAS.
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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S ABOUT TIME FOR SAND SCULPTURES AGAIN?
MARK YOUR CALENDAR.
THE FUN STARTS NOVEMBER 16 ON FORT MYERS BEACH!
HERE'S VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR'S 'SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP'.
ARTISTS COME FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
ORGANIZERS NEED ABOUT 100 VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT.
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE IF YOU'D LIKE TO HELP.
GO TO NBC DASH 2 DOT COM AND CLICK NEWSLINKS.
AGAIN THE TEN-DAY EVENT STARTS NOVEMBER 16!
WE'RE BACK IN A BIT!
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SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE DEAD AFTER A SHOOTING OUTSIDE A HAIR SALON IN SEMINOLE COUNTY.
NBC-2 IS GATHERING BREAKING DETAILS ON THE SHOOTING.
OFFICIALS WILL RELEASE THOUSANDS OF PAGES CONCERNING SUSPECTED CHILD SEX ABUSE WITHIN THE BOY SCOUTS.
FIRST AT FOUR - THE TOP-SECRET FILES FINALLY REVEALED.
PLUS - SACRIFICING SAFETY FOR FASHION.
HOW YOU CAN AVOID A DANGEROUS TUMBLE OFF THOSE HIGH HEELS.
STAY WITH US.
YOUR TOP STORIES AND FINAL WEATHER ARE NEXT.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY.
THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD - INCLUDING THE SHOOTER AFTER A SHOOTING AT A HAIR SALON.
THE SALON IS IN A SHOPPING PLAZA IN A SUBURB JUST OUTSIDE ORLANDO.
THE FOURTH VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
INVESTIGATORS HAVE CONNECTED THIS SCENE TO ANOTHER SHOOTING ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY.
THEY SAY ONE PERSON WAS SHOT THERE, AND THAT GUNSHOT APPEARED TO BE SELF-INFLICTED.
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REPUBLICANS RALLY FOR SUPPORT KEY SWING STATES.
AND TONIGHT.VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PAU RYAN WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.
THE EVENT IS EXPECTED TO START AROUND 7-15.
COUNT ON NBC-2, WE'LL GIVE YOU UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND -- WE'LL BE THERE LIVE TONIGHT
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A BATCH OF BALLOTS THAT WENT OUT *TWICE - WILL ONLY BE COUNTED ONCE.
ABOUT 150 ABSENTEE VOTERS RECEIVED TWO BALLOTS IN THE MAIL.
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SHARON HARRINGTON TELLS US THAT ONLY THE FIRST BALLOT WILL BE COUNTED.
IF YOU RECEIVED TWO BALLOTS,
HARRINGTON RECOMMENDS DESTROYING THE SECOND ONE.
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NEWSWEEK PLANS TO END ITS PRINT PUBLICATION AFTER 80 YEARS.
THE COMPANY SAYS IT WILL SHIFT TO AN ONLINE-ONLY FORMAT STARTING IN EARLY 2013.
JOB CUTS ARE EXPECTED.
NEWSWEEK'S LAST U.S. PRINT EDITION WILL BE ITS DECEMBER 31ST ISSUE.
NEWSWEEK WILL STILL BE A PAID SUBSCRIPTION AVAILABLE FOR TABLETS AND ONLINE READING, WITH CERTAIN CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE DAILY BEAST WEBSITE.
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TAKING ONE LAST LOOK AT THE DOW THIS HOUR.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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