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TODAY IS DAY 2 OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION-
ABC-7 HAS A PREVIEW OF WHAT'S HAPPENING TONIGHT -- INCLUDING A FORMER RIVAL.
PLUS A LOOKBACK AT MICHELLE OBAMA'S BIG NIGHT.
OVER-CROWDING IS BECOMING A BIG PROBLEM AT LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SAVE AN ANIMAL LIKE THIS ONE.
PLUS-
COULD THIS INVITATION HOLD THE SECRET TO APPLE'S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT NEXT WEEK?
ABC-7 GETS THE INSIDE SCOOP!
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TOPPING OUR NEWS AT 9-
IT'S DAY TWO OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
TONIGHT, THE BIG DOG, FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON IS THE HEADLINER-
BUT LAST NIGHT, FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA WOWED THE CROWD.
SOME CALLED HER SPEECH *ELECTRIC.
TRACIE POTTS IS IN CHARLOTTE THIS MORNING --- WITH MORE ON THE FIRST NIGHT OF THE D-N-C-
AND A PREVIEW OF WHAT'S AHEAD TODAY.
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DEMOCRATS BRING IN THEIR HEAVYWEIGHT TONIGHT. FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON.
THE ONLY PERSON MORE POPULAR IN A RECENT GALLUP POLL -- MICHELLE OBAMA.
quick nats
SHE BROUGHT DEMOCRATS TO THEIR FEET LAST NIGHT WITH A ROUSING SPEECH ABOUT DECISIONS BASED ON FAMILY VALUES:
"In the end, for Barack, these issues aren't political - they're personal. Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles."
A MESSAGE AIMED AT WOMEN:
"He believes that women are more than capable of making our own choices about our bodies and our health care."
"He didn't care whether it was the easy thing to do politically - that's not how he was raised - he cared that it was the right thing to do."
NOT ONCE DID SHE MENTION MITT ROMNEY. BUT PLENTY OF OTHERS DID:
San Antonio Mayor:55-:59
"Here's what we're going to say to Mitt Romney in November. We're going to say, "No."
former Ohio Governor 1:00-1:08
"If Mitt was Santa Claus, he would FIRE the reindeer and outsource the elves. "
THE WOMAN WHO FOUGHT TO MAKE SURE WOMEN DON'T EARN NEARLY A QUARTER LESS THAN MEN.
"Maybe 23 cents doesn't sound like a lot to someone with a Swiss bank account, Cayman Island Investments."
ROMNEY. UNDER ATTACK. AS DEMOCRATS PREPARE TO NOMINATE THEIR PRESIDENT. TODAY.
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TRACIE POTTS REPORTING-
CRITICS SAY THE ENTIRE FIRST DAY FOCUSED MOSTLY ON SOCIAL ISSUES.
AND LITTLE ON THE ISSUES VOTERS CARE MOST ABOUT --
THE ECONOMY AND THE NATIONAL DEBT.
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NATS FULL FOR 5
PROTESTORS WILL BE BACK OUT AGAIN TODAY, UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF THE POLICE-
YESTERDAY MANY CHANTED AND OTHER CARRIED SIGNS.
SOME READ, "D-N-C IS MEANINGLESS."
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REMEMBER,
A-B-C SEVEN IS YOUR ELECTION HEADQUARTERS.
STAY WITH US ALL WEEK FOR TEAM COVERAGE FROM CHARLOTTE.
WE'LL BRING YOU ALL THE BIG MOMENTS STILL AHEAD --
TONIGHT'S VOTE NOMINATING THE PRESIDENT FOR RE-ELECTION.
AND MR. OBAMA'S SPEECH ON THURSDAY NIGHT.
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DEVELOPING NOW AT 9-
DOZENS OF CATS AND DOGS.
*NEED A NEW HOME.
LEE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL IS OVERFLOWING WITH ANIMALS IN DESPERATE NEED.
IF THE ANIMALS DON'T FIND HOMES IN TIME, THEY WILL HAVE TO BE PUT DOWN.
SO ANIMAL CONTROL WANTS TO ADOPT OUT AS MANY ANIMALS AS POSSIBLE.
ABC-7 CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE IN LEE COUNTY --
CLIFTON. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT QUITE A FEW ANIMALS.
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THE SHELTER HAS TAKEN IN 18-HUNDRED ANIMALS IN JUST THE PAST TWO MONTHS. INCLUDING PILI THE CHIHUAHUA HERE.
BUT THEY ARE IN DESPERATE NEED TO ADOPT AT LEAST 30 DOGS SOON TO AVOID PUTTING ANY OF THEM DOWN.
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CURRENTLY THE SHELTER HAS HUNDREDS OF CATS AND ABOUT 100 DOGS.
LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES SAW A SPIKE IN ANIMAL INTAKES THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ANIMALS GETTING OUT.
EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THESE ANIMALS HAD HOMES, ONLY 13 PERCENT OF DOGS ARE EVENTUALLY CLAIMED BY THEIR OWNERS AND LESS THAN ONE PERCENT OF CATS.
TO HELP FIND THESE ANIMALS NEW HOMES, THE SHELTER IS HAVING A LARGE PROMOTION AND DISCOUNT.
"ADOPTERS CAN DRAW A CUPON WORTH 20 DOLLARS UP TO 50 DOLLARS OFF THE REGULAR ADOPTION, THAT MAKES SOME OF THE ANIMALS EVEN FREE OR AT LEAST 20 PERCENT OFF. "
ALL OF THE ANIMALS HERE ARE VACCINATED, STERYLIZED AND TREATED FOR FLEAS AND WORMS BEFORE THEY'RE ADOPTED OUT.
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SO IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN ANIMAL COME ON OUT HERE, THE ADOPTION CENTER OPENS AT 11:30.
LIVE IN LEE COUNTY, CLIFTON FRENCH, ABC7.
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AN UPDATE THIS MORNING ON TALKS BY LEE COUNTY -- TO BRING THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS TO FORT MYERS FOR SPRING TRAINING.
ABC-7 GOT THIS STATEMENT FROM THE TEAM-
IN IT THE TEAM SAYS- OTHER THAN WINNING GAMES ---- THEIR "PRIMARY PURSUIT REMAINS FINDING THE BEST LONG TERM OPTION FOR A SPRING TRAINING -- AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT FACILITY."
THIS COMES LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER LEE COUNTY MANAGERS WENT TO D-C. TO MEET WITH TEAM EXECS.
BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN TALKING FOR MONTHS, BUT NOW. WE MAY FINALLY GET AN ANSWER.
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DOUG MEURER/AST. LEE COUNTY MANAGER 2:10:13 i really would like to see this move forward as quickly as possible. i know that they have asked we do this as quickly as possible just so they know so there's some certainty for them. i would say really within the next 30-60 days hopefully we'll have a pretty firm idea about whether this is going to work 29
THE NATIONALS ARE LOOKING TO RELOCATE FROM VIERA, OVER ON THE EAST COAST, BY 2014.
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YOU CAN NOW DRINK MORE BOOZE ON FORT MYERS BEACH.
RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES CAN NOW SELL ALCOHOL ON THE BEACH.
THE TOWN COUNCIL APPROVED THE MOVE LAST NIGHT-
ONLY *CERTAIN RESTAURANTS HAD BEEN ALLOWED TO SELL ALCOHOL.
SO OTHER BUSINESSES ASKED THE COUNCIL TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD
BUT CRITICS SAY THIS COULD RUIN THE FAMILY ATMOSPHERE ON THE BEACH.
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this is a good example of people working with the public listening to them some of the changes tonight are a result of their input
RESTAURANTS CAN NOW START APPLYING TO SELL ON THE SAND.
THE NEW ORDINANCE STARTS IN SIX MONTHS.
HERE IS HOW IT WILL WORK --
BUSINESSES CAN *NOT SELL BOOZE ON THE BEACH,
AN HOUR AFTER SUN DOWN OR AFTER NINE P-M.
ALSO,
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 50 FEET OF PASSAGE --
FROM THE OUTSIDE SERVICE AREA TO THE WATER.
NOISE WILL ALSO BE LIMITED.
NO AMPLIFIED OR RECORDED MUSIC CAN BE PLAYED OUTSIDE.
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HAPPENING NOW-
TWO ASTRONAUTS ARE OUTSIDE THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
THEY'RE MAKING ANOTHER ATTEMPT --
TO RE-BOOST ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ORBITING OUTPOST.
THAT WILL RESTORE TWO OF EIGHT POWER CHANNELS -- THAT ROUTE ELECTRICITY FROM THE STATION SOLAR PANELS. TO CRITICAL SYSTEMS.
THIS IS THE SECOND SPACEWALK IN EIGHT DAYS FOR THE PAIR.
TODAY'S SPACEWALK IS EXPECTED TO LAST 6 HOURS.
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HEADACHES UP AND DOWN THE EAST COAST,
YESTERDAY, A POSSIBLE TORNADO WAS SIGHTED IN NEW JERSEY.
AND LOUISIANA RESIDENTS STILL STRUGGLE.
THEY RETURN HOME TO HOT TEMPERATURES,
BUT NO AIR-CONDITIONING.
SOME 100-THOUSAND PEOPLE ALONG THE GULF COAST STILL HAVE NO POWER.
THE LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE SAYS --
AT LEAST 13-THOUSAND HOMES WERE DAMAGED DURING THE STORM.
THAT NUMBER IS EXPECTED TO RISE.
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TAR BALLS ARE LITTERING BEACHES ALONG LOUISIANA'S GULF COAST -- AFTER HURRICANE ISAAC BLEW THREW LAST WEEK.
OFFICIALS ARE CLOSING A SECTION OF COASTLINE FROM BELLE PASS -- TO CAMINADA PASS.
IT IS AN AREA THAT WAS IMPACTED BY THE B-P OIL SPILL TWO YEARS AGO.
SAMPLES WILL BE ANALYZED -- TO SEE IF THEY'RE CONNECTED TO THE 20-10 OIL SPILL.
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HURRICANE ISAAC DID NOT *JUST DUMP A LOT OF RAIN ON THE GULF COAST.
DEAD RODENTS, TOO.
MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND DEAD NUTRIA.
HAVE WASHED UP ON THE BEACHES OF MISSISSIPPI.
IT'S A RESULT OF ISAAC.
COUNTY OFFICIALS ARE NOW CONCERNED,
BECAUSE THE DEAD RODENTS HAVE STARTED TO STINK.
AND COULD CREATE A HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD.
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IF CAPE CORAL'S CONTROVERSIAL U-E-P DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD LIKE PLANNED -- THOSE ON CITY WATER COULD PAY A WHOLE LOT MORE.
NEW NUMBERS REVEAL THE CITY SHOULD HIKE UTILITY RATES -- BY MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT TO KEEP COSTS UNDER CONTROL.
OVER THE SUMMER, COUNCIL VOTED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EXPANDING UTILITIES TO THE SOUTHWEST SIX-SEVEN -- AN AREA NEAR TRAFALGAR AND CHIQUITA.
CITY LEADERS ARGUE BY BRINGING MORE USERS ONLINE -- WATER BILLS WILL STABILIZE OR BE REDUCED.
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0802 "Look at it this way. You take 10 people to dinner. The bill is 100. You each chip in 10 bucks. You bring in 15 people that number goes down."
*IF THE U-E-P IS SIDELINED, THE CITY'S CONSULTANT EXPECTS RATE HIKES -- EVERY YEAR UNTIL 20-21.
RATE PAYERS WOULD HAVE TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE.
A CAPE CORAL COMMITTEE -- WILL HEAR MORE ANALYSIS TONIGHT.
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BREAKING NEWS AT 9-
ABC-7 HAS LEARNED THE AREA AROUND THE U-S EMBASSY IN BRUSSELS HAS BEEN SEALED OFF-
THAT'S HAPPENING BECAUSE OF A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE THE BOMB SQUAD HAS TO CHECK OUT.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS FOR YOU AND BRING YOU ANY INFORMATION AS SOON AS WE GET IT.
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YOU THINK FLYING COACH IS TOO CRAMPED?
THINK AGAIN!
ONE AIRLINE WANTS TO SLIM DOWN THE SEATS. EVEN MORE.
CHANGES COMING TO YOUR NEXT FLIGHT.
AND-
THE CALENDAR SAYS SEPTEMBER.
BUT WE'RE ALREADY PLANNING FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
WE FOUND A DEAL TO HELP SAVE YOU MONEY.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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GOOD MORNING,
A VICTORY FOR BANKRUPT AMERICAN AIRLINES --
IN ITS EFFORT TO CUT COSTS AT THE EXPENSE OF EMPLOYEES.
AMERICAN'S PARENT, WINNING COURT APPROVAL TO THROW OUT ITS LABOR AGREEMENT WITH ITS PILOTS.
BUT THE PILOTS SAY THE CUTS GO WAY DEEPER THAN NECESSARY.
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MEANTIME -- FOOD PRICES MAY GO UP EVEN MORE THAN YOU THINK.
THE NON-PROFIT GROUP OXFAM, WARNING AN EXTREME WEATHER EVENT LINKED TO CLIMATE CHANGES, COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN JUMP IN GROCERY PRICES.
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AND -- IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT BUYING A CAR, YOU MIGHT TRY A HONDA!
AUTODATA SAYS HONDA BOOSTED DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES BY MORE THAN 8-PERCENT LAST MONTH.
BUT OVERALL, AUTOMAKERS *CUT* DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES BY AN AVERAGE 5-PERCENT.
TOYOTA -- CUTTING BACK ON DISCOUNTS, THE MOST.
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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS -- APPLE GETS READY TO UNVEIL THE NEXT IPHONE.
OMINOUS SIGN FROM FEDEX.
THE WORLD'S LARGEST CARGO AIRLINE -- NOW FORECASTING THE FIRST DECLINE IN QUARTERLY PROFIT SINCE 2009.
AS PEOPLE GET LESS WILLING TO SPEND EXTRA, TO SHIP EXPRESS.
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LOWER CLOSE FOR THE DOW AND S&P YESTERDAY -- BUT NOT AS BAD AS EARLIER IN THE DAY -- THANKS TO OPTIMISM EUROPEAN LEADERS WILL TAKE NEW STEPS TO DEAL WITH THE REGION'S DEBT CRISIS.
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SPEAKING OF DEBT CRISIS -- *U-S* GOVERNMENT DEBT -- HAS REACHED A RECORD 16 *TRILLION* DOLLARS.
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AND -- THE RUN UP TO THE THE UNVEILING OF THE NEXT IPHONE IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY!
APPLE -- SENDING OUT INVITATIONS TO A SEPT 12 PRODUCT EVENT IN SAN FRANCISCO -- WHERE SOURCES SAY APPLE WILL INTRODUCE A THINNER, FASTER IPHONE WITH A LARGER SCREEN.
ANALYST GENE MUNSTER AT PIPER JAFFRAY, FORECASTING APPLE MAY SELL AS MANY AS 10 MILLION NEW IPHONES THIS MONTH.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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THE WATERING BAN IN INDIANAPOLIS WILL BE LIFTED TODAY!
THE RECENT RAINFALL -- LED TO THE DECISION TO LIFT THE *MANDATORY* BAN.
THAT MEANS RESIDENTS WILL *NOT BE FINED FOR WATERING THEIR LAWNS.
CENTRAL INDIANA SAW AROUND TWO INCHES OF RAIN -- FROM THE REMNANTS OF ISAAC OVER THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A little boost in our rain chance is in order this Wednesday, but rain coverage will be fairly scattered with lots of places staying dry. The new wrinkle in today's forecast, however, is we'll see the possibility for a few morning showers, especially for areas close to the coast and the urban corridor. A few hit-or-miss showers will stay close to Highway 41 and I-75 through the early afternoon, and then a stronger onshore flow today will carry the bulk of the rain deep inland later in the day.
Aside from having a few extra morning and afternoon showers around, we'll still be in store for a good amount of sunshine along with some pretty warm temperatures. Our afternoon highs should only warm to the upper 80s and lower 90s, though, with a stronger breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico to prevent many mid 90s.
Forecast models are in good agreement we'll stay in this weather pattern all the way through the end of the week with some days bringing a few more showers than others. The general rule for those of us along the coast and the urban corridor is our showers will arrive earlier in the day. For those of us east of I-75, the majority of the rain will get carried our way later in the afternoon and evening.
By the upcoming weekend, mostly likely the latter part of the weekend, moisture will start to increase as a weather system dips into Central Florida. This will most likely lead to higher rain chances for us along with more cloud cover.
In the tropics, the Leslie continues its slow motion to the north as a Tropical Storm, but we may see the storm strengthen into a hurricane once the wind shear eases up a bit. Leslie will come close to making a direct impact with Bermuda this weekend, but the impact on the U.S. mainland will be minimal with the storm bringing some higher surf to the U.S. east coast this week. Leslie could make a close approach to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by next week as the storm starts to weaken. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael continues to slowly strengthen in the open Atlantic, but this will be yet another fish storm and no threat to land.
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AN UPDATE NOW TO THE BREAKING NEWS WE BROUGHT YOU JUST MOMENTS AGO-
THE ALL CLEAR HAS BEEN GIVEN AROUND THE U-S EMBASSY IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM.
THE BOMB SQUAD WAS CHECKING OUT A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE.
AGAIN, THE ALL CLEAR HAS BEEN GIVEN.
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FLYING COACH GETS PRETTY CRAMPED.
BUT GET READY FOR AN EVEN TIGHTER SQUEEZE.
UNITED AIRLINES ANNOUNCED PLANS --
TO INSTALL *SLIMMER SEATS,
AND FIT IN MORE PASSENGERS.
REKHA MUDDARAJ SHOWS US THE SPACE WE'RE LOSING.
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FLYING COACH IS RARELY COMFORTABLE.
"Very uncomfortable and I was sitting up on row 10 and they still were small so I can't imagine them getting any smaller."
AND FOR COACH PASSENGERS ON UNITED AIRLINES. IT'S GOING TO GET EVEN MORE CRAMPED. THE AIRLINE SAYS IT'S GOING TO RETROFIT 152 OF ITS PLANES WITH SLIM LINE SEATS. REDUCING THE SEAT SIZE FROM 18 INCHES TO 17 INCHES.
"BUT MOST CUSTOMERS SAY IT IS JUST TOO TIGHT.A FIT."
"No, that's not going to work at all."
"It's already too tight.I mean, you can't move, you have back aches, you already have no leg room so I can't imagine it smaller."
THE CHANGE WILL ALLOW FOR SIX EXTRA SEATS IN THE CABIN. UNITED SAYS IT'S PASSENGERS SHOULDN'T NOTICE THE CHANGE.ESPECIALLY SINCE LEG ROOM WON'T BE AFFECTED. THE AIRLINE ALSO PLANS TO EQUIP ITS ENTIRE FLEET WITH WI-FI CAPABILITIES BY 2015 BUT PAUL SONNIER SAYS THAT'S NO CONSOLATION.
"Trying to use a keyboard why you're are all cramped up. I don't even use my laptop anyway because it's almost impossible to do."
"You have to be comfortable. It doesn't make any difference if you're going to have wifi."
MANY PASSENGERS REALIZE SPACE ON AN AIRCRAFT IS BECOMING A RARE COMMODITY.
"No, not surprised at all. It's something that I think we've all had to deal with over the years."
AND THESE LATEST CHANGES WILL BE MADE SOMETIME NEXT YEAR.
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OTHER MAJOR AIRLINES HAVE *ALSO ANNOUNCED PLANS TO INSTALL SLIMMER SEATS.
TO FIT MORE PASSENGERS ON BOARD.
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SEAFOOD LOVERS, TAKE NOTE.
IF YOU LOVE YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER - PREPARE TO PAY MORE FOR IT.
THE COMMERCIAL HARVEST OF THE FISH -- WILL CLOSE NEXT TUESDAY AT MIDNIGHT.
THE DECISION TO CLOSE THE HARVEST CAME LAST WEEK BY NOAA FISHERIES - WHICH MANAGES SALTWATER FISHING IN THE U-S.
THERE ARE NEW "CATCH LIMITS" IN EFFECT THIS YEAR.
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WAL-MART LOWERS THE FEE FOR ITS HOLIDAY LAYAWAY PROGRAM.
THE FEE TO OPEN UP A LAYAWAY ACCOUNT WILL BE FIVE DOLLARS,
INSTEAD OF 15.
THE COMPANY SAYS IT LOWERED THE PRICE,
AFTER GETTING CUSTOMER FEEDBACK.
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GOOD NEWS FOR PARENTS!
AFTER BEING OPEN FOR LESS THAN A YEAR-
FLORIDA'S NEWEST THEME PARK IS GETTING BIGGER!
ABC-7 WILL TELL YOU WHAT YOU CAN SEE WHEN "LEGOLAND FLORIDA" GETS BIGGER!
BUT FIRST-
"I love her more now than I believe when I married her because we're not two. We're one."
A HUSBAND IS WALKING TO SAVE HIS WIFE'S LIFE-
WHY HE'S TAKING TO THE STREETS TO FIND HIS WIFE A KIDNEY.
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A MAN WALKS TO SAVE HIS WIFE'S LIFE.
AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION.
THE MAN IS LOOKING FOR A KIDNEY DONOR FOR HIS WIFE -- IS BEING OVERWHELMED BY THE RESPONSE OF PEOPLE HOPING TO HELP.
MYRA RUIZ REPORTS ON THEIR JOURNEY.
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LAST FRIDAY. 77-YEAR-OLD WILLIAM LARRY SWILLING WALKED 7 AND A HALF MILES. TO FIND A KIDNEY FOR HIS WIFE, JIMMIE SUE.
IT'S CLEAR HE'D WALK MANY MORE IF NECESSARY.
"I want my kidney. That is going to save my wife and that's what I want."
AND. PASSERS-BY. APPARENTLY MOVED BY SWILLING'S EFFORTS. HAVE BEEN CALLING HIM NON-STOP TO INQUIRE ABOUT HELPING.
"It's amazing. I just can't believe what's going on."
THE SWILLINGS WILL CELEBRATE 56 YEARS OF MARRIAGE IN DECEMBER.
NEITHER LARRY. NOR THEIR THREE CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT BLOOD-TYPE TO DONATE.
BUT HOPES ARE STILL HIGH.
"I know Larry will do everything possible for me."
JIMMIE SUE WAS BORN WITH ONLY ONE KIDNEY.WHICH HAS TAKEN A TURN FOR THE WORSE OVER THE PAST YEAR. SHE IS PREPARED TO RECEIVE DIALYSIS. AND IS AWARE. THAT IT MIGHT BE TOUGH TO FIND A MATCH.
"I try not to think of it, but I can't help it."
BUT THE CALLS FROM INTERESTED PEOPLE. KEEP ON COMING.
A SPOKESMAN FOR ONE ORGAN PROCUREMENT GROUP SAYS. THERE ARE SOME THINGS POTENTIAL DONORS NEED TO KNOW.
"They need to fully understand it is truly an operation. With any operation, there are risks."
MEDICARE OR THE TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT'S INSURANCE WILL COVER THE COST OF THE SURGERY.
"However, there are other costs that are not -- such as travel, lodging, daycare for children, out of time from work expenses."
THE SWILLINGS. HAVE TURNED DOWN OFFERS FOR MONEY.
THEY SAY THEY JUST WANT A KIDNEY.AND MORE TIME TOGETHER.
"I love her more now than I believe when I married her because we're not two. We're one."
"We need each other and we've been together so long."
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THE SWILLINGS WILL NOW GET THE RIGHT PAPERWORK TO POTENTIAL DONORS --
SO THEY CAN GET TESTED TO SEE IF THEY'RE MATCHES.
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GOOD NEWS FOR COFFEE LOVERS!
DRINKING A CUP OF COFFEE COULD HELP PREVENT NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN -- CAUSED BY LONG HOURS IN FRONT OF THE COMPUTER.
RESEARCHERS HAD A GROUP OF PEOPLE PERFORM A SERIES OF COMPUTER TASKS. WHILE MEASURING THE INTENSITY OF THEIR PAIN.
THOSE WHO CONSUMED COFFEE BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT -- HAD SIGNIFICANTLY LESS PAIN THAN THOSE WHO DID NOT.
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THE TECH WORLD IS BUZZING THIS MORNING.
CHECK OUT THIS MYSTERIOUS INVITATION!
SEE ANY CLUES?
NEW RUMORS ABOUT THE BRAND NEW I-PHONE.
AND-
WHO IS READY FOR FOOTBALL?
THE N-F-L SEASON KICKS OFF.
BUT NOT EVERYONE WILL BE BACK ON THE FIELD.
DETAILS IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR.
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LET'S TAKE YOU LIVE TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
THE BUSINESS DAY IS ABOUT TO BEGIN.
AND U-S STOCKS WERE POISED TO OPEN LOWER ON WEDNESDAY.
INVESTORS ARE TRADING CAUTIOUSLY,
BECAUSE THERE ARE SOME BIG EVENTS COMING UP.
JOBS NUMBERS ARE RELEASED FRIDAY.
THE THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK MEETS TOMORROW MORNING.
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FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON WILL ADDRESS THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION TONIGHT.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN -- ARRIVED IN CHARLOTTE YESTERDAY-
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ARRIVES TODAY-
THE PRESIDENT AND THE V-P --- WILL SPEAK TO THE DELEGATES TOMORROW NIGHT.
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THIS MORNING, THE LEE COUNTY PET SHELTER IS IN CRISIS.
THEY'VE GOT TOO MANY ANIMALS.
AND NEED TO ALLEVIATE OVER-CROWDING.
SO LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES'.
OFERS A SPECIAL ALL MONTH LONG --
20 TO 50 DOLLARS *OFF THE ADOPTION FEE.
A LOT OF DOGS CAME INTO THE SHELTER,
OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
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BOOZE WILL NOW BE ALLOWED ON *MORE OF FORT MYERS BEACH-
BUT THERE ARE RULES-
BUSINESSES CANNOT SELL BOOZE ON THE BEACH -- AN HOUR AFTER SUN DOWN OR AFTER NINE P-M.
ALSO,
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 50 FEET OF PASSAGE -- FROM THE OUTSIDE SERVICE AREA TO THE WATER.
NOISE WILL ALSO BE LIMITED. NO AMPLIFIED OR RECORDED MUSIC CAN BE PLAYED OUTSIDE.
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NOW TO THAT BIG HEADLINE FROM APPLE --
AND RUMORS ABOUT THE I-PHONE *FIVE*.
THE COMPANY ANNOUNCED AN EVENT NEXT WEEK.
AND THE TECH WORLD IS BUZZING.
THE IPHONE FOUR WOWED PEOPLE WITH A PERSONAL ASSISTANT -- SIRI --
SO WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT?
ABC'S NEAL KARLINSKY IS ON THE CASE.
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WHATEVER APPLE IS ABOUT TO ANNOUNCE NEXT WEEK--THE FAITHFUL HAVE ALREADY
DECIDED--IT'S GOING TO BE A NEW IPHONE--IT'S GOING TO BE COOL--AND THE BUZZ
IS ABOUT TO GO INTO OVERDRIVE WHETHER YOU WANT ONE OR NOT.
Adam Dorn, Apple customer
"Honestly, I would like for the new phone to do my taxes for me and vote for
the right candidate for president, to be honest.
Neal Karlinsky, Standup
"Here's my invite to the event. It's so typically Apple. It doesn't say
anything about the iPhone, but right under the 12 there--which is the date--
is a five in the shadows. You can bet that means iphone 5 is coming."
MACRUMORS DOTCOM IS EVEN SHOWING OFF A POSSIBLE PROTOTYPE.
SCORES OF TECH BLOGS HAVE BEEN PLAYING THE GUESSING GAME BASICALLY NONSTOP
SINCE THE LAST TIME THEY EXPECTED AN IPHONE FIVE--LAST YEAR--IT TURNED OUT
TO BE THE IPHONE 4-S.
THEY SAY THE NEW PHONE WILL HAVE A BIGGER SCREEN AND A NEW CONNECTER AT THE
BOTTOM.
Nick Bilton, Tech Editor, New York Times
"The speculation and the rumors drive more and more excitement. I'm sure
Apple will do something that will 'Wow' the crowds."
WHATEVER IT IS--ANALYSTS SEEM CERTAIN APPLE WILL SELL A RECORD NUMBER--
POSSIBLY MORE THAN 100-BILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF IPHONES NEXT YEAR--SECURING
ITS FOOTHOLD AS THE SINGLE MOST POPULAR SMART PHONE IN A SEA OF COMPETITORS.
Joanna Stern, ABC News Technology Editor
"Right now, everyone is trying to out apple-apple. They're trying to do
things that they would expect Apple to do and Apple is really setting the
tone in the industry."
BY THE WAY, DID WE MENTION A NEW MINI IPAD MIGHT BE ON THE WAY SOON TOO?
AND WHAT ABOUT IPHONE SIX?
FOR GMA, NEAL KARLINSKY, ABC NEWS, SAN FRANCISCO.
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MORE ALLEGATIONS OF HAZING AT FLORIDA A-&-M.
FAM-U HAS SUSPENDED IT'S DANCE TEAM -- AFTER ALLEGATIONS OF OFF-CAMPUS HAZING OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE UNIVERSITY HAS CRACKED DOWN ON HAZING -- SINCE THE DEATH OF DRUM MAJOR ROBERT CHAMPION LAST YEAR, DURING A TRIP TO ORLANDO.
THE BAND IS *STILL SUSPENDED.
11 BAND MEMBERS NOW FACE FELONY CHARGES, WHILE TWO OTHERS FACE MISDEMEANORS.
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THE SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR HEADS TO LOS ANGELES --
WHERE IT WILL BE DISPLAYED AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER.
BUT HERE'S THE PROBLEM --
A TWO-DAY PARADE IS PLANNED IN OCTOBER.
BUT FOR THE SHUTTLE TO MAKE IT THROUGH.
SOME TREES HAVE TO GO.
THE SCIENCE CENTER SAYS IT WILL PLANT 800 NEW TREES TO MAKE UP FOR THE LOSS.
BUT SOME RESIDENTS SAY THE NEW TREES WILL BE TOO SMALL,
AND NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SHADE.
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A FINAL FAREWELL WILL BE HELD FOR ASTRONAUT NEIL ARMSTRONG.
THE FIRST MAN TO SET FOOT ON THE MOON -- WILL BE HONORED AT THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL NEXT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13-TH.
A FEW SEATS -- WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
IN 19-69, THE WORLD WATCHED AS THE "EAGLE" DESCENDED TO THE MOON'S SURFACE.
ARMSTRONG DIED ON AUGUST 25-TH AT THE AGE OF 82.
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A HEARING WILL GET UNDERWAY LATER TODAY -- ABOUT WHETHER FLORIDA'S TWO LARGEST UTILITIES CAN CHARGE CUSTOMERS -- TO HELP PAY FOR INCOMPLETE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT PROJECTS.
F-P-L WANTS MORE THAN $150 MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE PROJECTS.
IF APPROVED BY THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, IT WOULD ADD A LITTLE UNDER 2 DOLLARS TO THE MONTHLY BILL.
PROGRESS ENERGY IS THE OTHER UTILITY -- LOOKING FOR MONEY FOR ITS PROJECTS.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
LEGOLAND FLORIDA EXPANDS.
THE THEME PARK WILL ANNOUNCE PLANS AT A PRESS CONFERENCE TOMORROW.
AND THERE'S TALK THE EXPANSION WILL HAVE A "STAR WARS" THEME.
LEGOLAND OPENED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO.
IT'S LOCATED IN WINTER HAVEN,
BUILT ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER CYPRESS GARDENS ADVENTURE PARK.
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THE N-F-L SEASON KICKS OFF TONIGHT -- WITH THE NEW YORK GIANTS HOSTING THE DALLAS COWBOYS.
WITH THE LEAGUE LOCKED IN A LABOR DISPUTE WITH THE REFEREES UNION, REPLACEMENT REFEREES WILL BE USED TO OFFICIATE THE GAME.
ED PAYNE REPORTS.
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NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE N-F-L AND THE REFEREES OVER PAY AND OTHER MATTERS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF FOR MONTHS.
IN THE MEANTIME, THE LEAGUE HIRED REPLACEMENT REFS FROM THE COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL RANKS.
SOME OF THEIR WORK IN PRE-SEASON GAMES HAS COME UNDER FIRE - FROM PENALTY CALLS TO COMMUNICATION ISSUES.
FORMER NEW YORK GIANTS RUNNING BACK TIKI BARBER SAYS SUCH REPLACEMENTS FACE BIG CHALLENGES IN THE BIG LEAGUE.
The speed of the game is so much faster and also the pace of the game is so much faster, things are happening faster, not just the play on the field, and it's easy to get confused or caught up in the moment as a player, imagine what it's like as a referees who hasn't been on this stage before.
AND A SPORTS ILLUSTRATED WRITER CRITICIZES THE N-F-L FOR USING THEM.
They are really putting the players in danger by having replacement referees who are not at the top of their profession. Football is by nature a chaotic and violent game and the NFL must do all it can to bring order and safety to it.
THE 121 N-F-L REFEREES ARE CONSIDERED PART-TIME WORKERS AND HAVE OUTSIDE CAREERS. LAST YEAR, THEY WERE PAID AN AVERAGE OF NEARLY 150-THOUSAND DOLLARS, PLUS BENEFITS.
I'M ED PAYNE REPORTING.
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TONIGHT'S GAME IS BEING PLAYED ON A WEDNESDAY -- SO IT WON'T INTERFERE WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH TO THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION ON THURSDAY.
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST N-F-L GAME PLAYED ON A WEDNESDAY -- SINCE 19-48.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEEN IS IN BIG TROUBLE THIS MORNING.
HE WAS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH A RASH OF HOME BURGLARIES.
DEPUTIES SAY GEORGE STUCK BROKE INTO AS MANY AS FIVE VACANT HOMES --
ON HILNICK DRIVE, EAST OF PUNTA GORDA.
SO FAR, DETECTIVES HAVE CONNECTED HIM TO AT LEAST TWO OF THE BURGLARIES.
BUT MORE CHARGES MAY BE FILED.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY WOMAN, ACCUSED OF FORCING HER STEP-SON TO LIVE IN A CAGE -- WILL SPEND THE NEXT FOUR YEARS IN PRISON-
AFTER ACCEPTING A PLEA DEAL.ADMITTING GUILT.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED THOMAS AND KIMBERLY BOONE BACK IN 2010.
AUTHORITIES TELL ABC-7, THE COUPLE LEFT THOMAS' 10 YEAR OLD SON, WHO IS KIMBERLY'S STEP-SON IN A CAGE FOR MONTHS-
RARELY FEEDING HIM AND FORCING HIM TO LIVE IN HIS OWN FECES AND URINE.
HOWEVER, THOMAS BOONE SAYS HE DID NOTHING WRONG -- AND IS TAKING HIS CASE TO A JURY IN NOVEMBER.
THE BOY NOW LIVES WITH A RELATIVE.
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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING,
LEE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL TOOK TO THE SKY. TO CONTROL THE GROWING NUMBER OF MOSQUITOES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
OFFICIALS SAY MOSQUITO POPULATIONS HAVE SPIKED IN AREAS LIKE LEHIGH AND ALVA -- ONE WEEK AFTER TROPICAL STORM ISSAC GRAZED OUR COAST.
AND WITH CASES OF WEST NILE APPEARING ACROSS THE NATION. NO ONE IS TAKING ANY CHANCES.
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49:26 - 49:34 So tell me where have you been seeing a lot of these mosquitoes lately? Not necessarily seeing them but you definitely feel them during the evening times
RESIDENTS HOPE THE SPRAYING IS SUCCESSFUL -- SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO FIGHT THE BITE --- AND ENJOY THEIR EVENINGS OUT.
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HAPPENING TODAY ---
A VOTE ON A BOAT IN NAPLES!
THE CITY OF NAPLES FIRE CHIEF SAYS THEY NEED A NEW FIRE BOAT.
BUT ONE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER SAYS IT'S A WASTE OF MONEY.
THE FIRE CHIEF SAYS THEY USE THE FIRE BOAT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK.
AND A LOT OF THEIR CALLS DEPEND ON IT.
NAPLES POLICE DONATED THE BOAT TO THEM,
AFTER IT WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR ELECTRICAL AND WIRING ISSUES.
BUT A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER SAYS BUYING A NEW BOAT. IS *NOT THE SOLUTION.
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11:33 saad "I'd rather spend 10 million dollars upgrading the water system then 250,000 dollars on a fire boat because a fire boat gets us a fire boat. An upgraded water system gets us better fire flow. It gets us new infrastructure that will last another 50 or 60 years."
THE BOAT WOULD COST AN ESTIMATED 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
CITY LEADERS WILL VOTE ON THE ISSUE AT TODAY'S MEETING.
ABC-7 WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT THEY DECIDE.
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BOMB SHELL REVELATIONS ABOUT THE ROLE SCIENTOLOGY MAY HAVE PLAYED IN TOM CRUISE'S LOVE LIFE-
THE SHOCKING LENGTHS -- TOM AND THE CHURCH -- ALLEGEDLY WENT TO!
ABC-7 HAS THE DETAILS!
AND-
IT'S THE BATTLE OF VEGAS HEAVYWEIGHTS -- PLAYING OUT INSIDE A COURTROOM-
ABC-7 HAS THE DETAILS OF THE BATTLE OVER GAMBLING AND GIRLS!
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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NOW TO NEW DETAILS --
EMERGING FROM THAT BLOCKBUSTER ARTICLE IN VANITY FAIR.
CLAIMS THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY ALLEGEDLY AUDITIONED POSSIBLE LOVE INTERESTS FOR SUPERSTAR ACTOR TOM CRUISE.
CONTROLLING THEIR LOOKS AND BEHAVIOR.
ABC''S LINSEY DAVIS LOOKS INTO THE BOMBSHELL REVELATIONS.
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THIS MORNING. NEW BOMBSHELL DETAILS FROM MAUREEN ORTH'S OCTOBER COVER
STORY IN VANITY FAIR - ALLEGATIONS THAT THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY USED
VIDEOTAPED AUDITIONS TO FIND CRUISE NOT ONLY A DEVOUT SCIENTOLOGIST
BUT "a drop-dead beautiful true believer to share his life." AND
ACCORDING TO VANITY FAIR, THEY FOUND THAT PERSON "a believer they thought
could actually wear the glass slippers" -- NAZANIN BONIADI -- AN IRANIAN-
BORN, LONDON RAISED 25-YEAR-OLD ACTRESS.
NATS How I Met Your Mother: "Oh, you're a gooey romantic too?"
ACCORDING TO THE ARTICLE, BONIADI UNDERWENT A MONTH LONG VETTING
PROCESS ASKED TO REVEAL EVERY DETAIL OF "her innermost secrets, including
every detail of her sex life." THE ARTICLE ALSO CLAIMS THE CHURCH TOLD HER
TO DARKEN HER HAIR TO "emphasize her ethnicity." AND ENCOURAGED HER TO
BREAK UP WITH HER BOYFRIEND WHO SHE WAS REPORTEDLY HOPING TO MARRY.
THEN IN NOVEMBER OF 2004, THE ARTICLE REPORTS, BONIADI FLEW FIRST CLASS TO
NEW YORK TO MEET CRUISE FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR HER DREAM DATE--- TOURING
THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING , DINING AT UPSCALE SUSHI RESTAURANT NOBU, AND
PRIVATE ICE SKATING AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER.
ORTH REPORTS BONIADI AND CRUISE BECAME INSEPARABLE, BUT HE ALSO
CONTINUED TO GROOM HER, INCLUDING ALLEGEDLY WANTING "Boniadi's incisor teeth
filed down."
ACCORDING TO ORTH, THE RELATIONSHIP BEGAN TO HIT SOUR NOTES WHEN -- BONIADI
WASN'T AS PUBLICLY AFFECTIONATE AS CRUISE WOULD HAVE LIKED AND WHEN HE FELT
SHE WASN'T SUFFICIENTLY RESPECTFUL OF DAVID MISCAVIGE, THE LEADER OF THE
CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY.
THE VANITY FAIR ARTICLE REPORTS THAT BONIADI'S RELATIONSHIP WITH CRUISE
ENDED ABRUPTLY IN JANUARY 2005.
REPRESENTATIVES FOR CRUISE SAY THE ENTIRE REPORT IS FALSE. AND IN A
STATEMENT TO ABC NEWS, A SCIENTOLOGY SPOKESMAN SAYS: "There was no project,
secret or otherwise, ever conducted by the Church to find a bride The
allegation and entire premise of the Vanity Fair article is totally false."
FOR GOOD MORNING AMERICA, LINSEY DAVIS, ABC NEWS, NEW YORK.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A little boost in our rain chance is in order this Wednesday, but rain coverage will be fairly scattered with lots of places staying dry. The new wrinkle in today's forecast, however, is we'll see the possibility for a few morning showers, especially for areas close to the coast and the urban corridor. A few hit-or-miss showers will stay close to Highway 41 and I-75 through the early afternoon, and then a stronger onshore flow today will carry the bulk of the rain deep inland later in the day.
Aside from having a few extra morning and afternoon showers around, we'll still be in store for a good amount of sunshine along with some pretty warm temperatures. Our afternoon highs should only warm to the upper 80s and lower 90s, though, with a stronger breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico to prevent many mid 90s.
Forecast models are in good agreement we'll stay in this weather pattern all the way through the end of the week with some days bringing a few more showers than others. The general rule for those of us along the coast and the urban corridor is our showers will arrive earlier in the day. For those of us east of I-75, the majority of the rain will get carried our way later in the afternoon and evening.
By the upcoming weekend, mostly likely the latter part of the weekend, moisture will start to increase as a weather system dips into Central Florida. This will most likely lead to higher rain chances for us along with more cloud cover.
In the tropics, the Leslie continues its slow motion to the north as a Tropical Storm, but we may see the storm strengthen into a hurricane once the wind shear eases up a bit. Leslie will come close to making a direct impact with Bermuda this weekend, but the impact on the U.S. mainland will be minimal with the storm bringing some higher surf to the U.S. east coast this week. Leslie could make a close approach to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by next week as the storm starts to weaken. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael continues to slowly strengthen in the open Atlantic, but this will be yet another fish storm and no threat to land.
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NOW TO DRAMATIC TESTIMONY -- IN THE COUNTROOM FACE OFF BETWEEN TWO VEGAS TITANS--
CASINO MOGUL STEVE WYNN, AND THE MAN BEHIND THE "GIRLS GONE WILD" FRANCHISE.
BOTH MEN TOOK THE STAND ON TUESDAY -- AND ABC'S JOHN SCHRIFFEN JOINS US WITH THE DETAILS.
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THE KINGS OF TWO VEGAS VICESGAMBLING AND GIRLS FOUND THEMSELVES IN A LOS
ANGELES COURTROOM TUESDAY FACING OFF OVER ALLEGATIONS OF DEATH THREATS
DEFAMATION AND UNPAID DEBTS.
Steve Wynn Joe Francis decided he was going to destroy the company because
he didn't want to pay his marker!
STEVE WYNN THE LAS VEGAS HOTEL MOGUL IS SUING JOE FRANCIS THE LOS ANGELES-
BASED FOUNDER OF GIRLS GONE WILD.
FRANCIS SAYS WYNN THREATENED TO KILL HIM IN AN EMAIL SEEN BY MUSIC PRODUCER
QUINCY JONES AND OTHERS.
Steve Wynn I have never sent an email in my life.
WYNN NOT ONLY DENIES THE ALLEGATION HE'S NOW ACCUSING THE 39 YEAR-OLD OF
RUINING HIS REPUTATION.
IT'S THE TYPE OF SCANDAL-FILLED GRUDGE MATCH TAILOR MADE FOR TINSEL TOWN.
Steve Wynn he accused me of murdering people a big part of the Genovese
crime family
BUT BEFORE CAMERAS STARTED ROLLING FRANCIS TOLD JURORS HE WAS CONVINCED THE
BILLIONAIRE MAGNATE WAS OUT TO GET HIM TESTIFYING QUINCY JONES CALLED HIM,
SAYING,
GFX: "I'm nervous. I just got an email from this crazy 1/8EXPLETIVE 3/8."FRANCIS
SAYS WHEN HE ASKED WHO JONES REPLIED: "Your buddy...Steve Wynn."
FRANCIS DESCRIBED THAT ALLEGED EMAIL IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ABC
FRIDAY.
Joe Francis He's going to hit me in the back of the head with a shovel and
bury me in the desert
BUT IN COURT FRANCIS ADMITTED HE NEVER ACTUALLY SAW THAT MESSAGESAYING HE
ONLY GOT A GLIMPSE THE WORDING WHEN JONES FLASHED A STACK OF EMAILS IN FRONT
OF HIM.
ON THE STAND TUESDAY WYNN SAID WHILE HE NEVER THREATENED TO KILL FRANCIS HE
MADE IT CLEAR HE'S CERTAINLY NOT A FAN.
Steve Wynn Joe Francis is the most desperate character. The most
reprehensible character in my 70 years of living.
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ABC'S JOHN SCHRIFFEN REPORTING-
THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME FRANCIS HAS BEEN IN TROUBLE-
IN 2011, HE FACED A CIVIL TRIAL HERE IN FLORIDA -- OVER ALLEGATIONS HIS GIRLS GONE WILD BUSINESS LEFT A GROUP OF WOMEN WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DAMAGE.
AN ALL FEMALE JURY *DECLINED TO AWARD ANY DAMAGES TO THE WOMEN.
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EXTENDING RESUSCITATION EFFORTS BY JUST 10 OR 15 MINUTES.
COULD IMPROVE SURVIVAL RATES AFTER CARDIAC ARREST.
RESEARCH FOUND --
THE AVERAGE DURATION OF RESUSCITATION EFFORTS VARIED AMONG HOSPITALS.
BUT PATIENTS AT FACILITIES WHERE ATTEMPTS LASTED THE LONGEST.
WERE MOST LIKELY TO BE REVIVED AND DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL.
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NOT *ALL OBESE PEOPLE ARE AN INCREASED RISK OF THINGS LIKE -- DIABETES, CANCER AND HEART DISEASE.
RESEARCHERS SAY THEY'VE DISCOVERED A SUB-SET OF OBESE PEOPLE -- WHO ARE METABOLICALLY HEALTHY.
AND HAVE A HIGHER LEVEL OF FITNESS THAN MOST OBESE PEOPLE.
THIS GROUP WAS FOUND TO HAVE A 38-PERCENT LOWER RISK OF DEATH FROM ANY CAUSE THAN THEIR OBESE PEERS.
SIMILAR TO THAT OF HEALTHY PEOPLE WITH A NORMAL WEIGHT.
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WHEN IT COMES TO EATING AT RESTAURANTS --
ARE YOU READY TO PAY A PREMIUM?
IT'S ALREADY HAPPENING AT FINE DINING ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA.
RESTAURANTS ARE CATCHING UP WITH THE REST OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY,
WHEN IT COMES TO VARIABLE PRICING.
YOU CAN BOOK ONLINE RESERVATIONS.
BUT YOU ONLY GET DISCOUNTS FOR OFF-PEAK DINING.
AND IT SOME CASES, THAT MIGHT MEAN DINNER AT 11 O'CLOCK.
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IF YOU ARE JUST JOINING US THIS MORNING, WE'LL HAVE A FINAL CHECK OF THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES-
PLUS-
COULD THE SECRET OF NICKI MINAJ'S POLITICS -- BE IN HER LYRICS?
THE TWITTERSPHERE IS A BUZZ AFTER SHE RAPS HER SUPPORT FOR MITT ROMNEY-
WE'LL TELL YOU WHY SOME ARE SKEPTICAL.
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AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING--
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ARE NIKKI MINAJ'S POLITICAL COLORS COMING OUT IN HER LYRICS?
IN A NEW SONG SHE RAPS. QUOTE, "I'M A REPUBLICAN VOTING FOR MITT ROMNEY."
MANY ARE SKEPTICAL SHE WAS ACTUALLY ENDORSING ROMNEY.
THAT'S BECAUSE SHE OFTEN ASSUMES ALTER EGOS IN HER RAPS.
EARLIER THIS YEAR, MINAJ REACHED OUT TO PRESIDENT OBAMA -- TO ASK HIM TO EXPAND HIS SWEEPING HEALTH CARE LAW.
SO FAR, THERE'S BEEN NO FURTHER COMMENT FROM THE RAP STAR.
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50 YEARS OF ROCK AND ROLL.
THE ROLLING STONES CELEBRATE A LONG, SUCCESSFUL MUSICAL CAREER.
AND THEIR GREATEST HITS ALBUM COMES OUT IN NOVEMBER.
IT WILL MARK THE BAND'S 50-TH ANNIVERSARY.
THE ALBUM -- TITLED "GRRR" --- WILL INCLUDE THEIR CLASSICS,
PLUS TWO NEW STUDIO SONGS.
JUST LAST WEEK, THE BAND ANNOUNCED A SERIES OF *FOUR CONCERTS --
IN NEW YORK AND LONDON.
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THE TOUGH TALKING TRAINER IS BACK!
JILLIAN MICHAELS WILL RETURN TO "THE BIGGEST LOSER" -- FOR THE UPCOMING 14TH SEASON IN JANUARY.
THE NEW SEASON WILL ALSO TAKE ON AN IMPORTANT ISSUE - CHILDHOOD OBESITY.
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.
THE WEIGHT-LOSS REALITY SHOW WILL FEATURE TEENAGERS -- AND ADULTS.
BUT THE KIDS WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ELIMINATION.
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THIS GIVES THE PHRASE "SHOTGUN WEDDING". NEW MEANING.
AT ONE ATLANTA JEWELRY STORE --
IF YOU BUY A DIAMOND. YOU GET A GUN!
AFTER 70 YEARS IN BUSINESS --
"D. GELLER AND SON" OFFERS A FREE HUNTING RIFLE.
TO WHOEVER BUYS A DIAMOND.
APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS WHO LIKE TO HUNT.
AND THE OWNER SAYS --
IF THE MARRIAGE AND RIFLE DON'T LAST. A DIAMOND IS FOREVER.
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FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON WILL ADDRESS THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION TONIGHT.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN -- ARRIVED IN CHARLOTTE YESTERDAY-
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ARRIVES TODAY-
THE PRESIDENT AND THE V-P --- WILL SPEAK TO THE DELEGATES TOMORROW NIGHT.
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BOOZE WILL NOW BE ALLOWED ON *MORE OF FORT MYERS BEACH-
BUT THERE ARE RULES-
BUSINESSES CANNOT SELL ALCOHOL ON THE SAND.
AN HOUR AFTER SUN DOWN OR AFTER NINE P-M.
ALSO--
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 50 FEET OF PASSAGE.
FROM THE OUTSIDE SERVICE AREA TO THE WATER.
NOISE WILL ALSO BE LIMITED.
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THIS MORNING, THE LEE COUNTY PET SHELTER SAYS IT IS IN CRISIS.
TO ALLEVIATE OVERCROWDING,
LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES' -- HAS A SPECIAL ALL SEPTEMBER LONG.
COUPONS WORTH $20 TO $50 DOLLARS OFF THE ADOPTION FEE FOR ANY PET YOU WANT.
WE'RE TOLD OVER THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND, THEY GOT A LOT OF DOGS INTO THE SHELTER.
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THE INVITATIONS ARE FINALLY OUT---
APPLE'S NEXT PRESS EVENT IS NEXT WEEK.
WILL THEY REVEAL THE iPHONE 5?
THERE'S A LOT OF SPECULATION THIS MORNING.
THE INVITE SHOWS A "12" FOR SEPTEMBER 12-TH.
IS CASTING A SHADOW IN THE SHAPE OF A "5."
THE TEXT READS "IT'S ALMOST HERE."
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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