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We're going to keep President Obama on the job!
PASSSIONATE WORDS.
BILL CLINTON *IMPRESSES --
AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
AND TONIGHT -- IT'S PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S TURN.
BRAND NEW JOB NUMBERS. *JUST RELEASED.
ABC7 BREAKS IT ALL DOWN FOR YOU.
NEW INSIGHT ON HOW THE ECONOMY IS DOING.
PLUS -- SAVING *YOU MONEY,
WHILE SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES!
ALL THE INFORMATION. IS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS.
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BREAKING NEWS AT NINE -- AUTHORITIES CAPTURE THE MAN ACCUSED OF ROBBING A WHISKEY CREEK BANK.
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS US U-S MARSHALLS ARRESTED JACOB SCOTT AT THE MICRO HOTEL ON U-S 41 IN PORT CHARLOTTE AFTER AN ANONYMOUS TIP.
SCOTT IS ACCUSED OF ROBBING THE BANK OF AMERICA ON WHISKEY CREEK DRIVE AND COLLEGE PARKWAY YESTERDAY AROUND NOON.
WE'RE TOLD HE WAS ALSO WANTED FOR A BANK ROBBERY IN NORTH CAROLINA.
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President Obama started with a much weaker economy than I did, listen to me now, no president, no president, not me, not any of my predecessors, no one could have fully repaired all the damage that he found in just four years
FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON -- ROUSED THE CROWDS LAST NIGHT -- AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
TONIGHT PRESIDENT OBAMA APPEARS BEFORE THE D-N-C IN NORTH
CAROLINA.
AFTER THAT HEARTFELT ON-STAGE THANK -YOU TO BILL CLINTON.
VOTERS ARE TUNING IN TO SEE THE PRESIDENT MAKE HIS CASE FOR FOUR MORE YEARS.
ABC'S BRANDI HITT HAS THE LATEST FROM CHARLOTTE.
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NATS -
PRESIDENT OBAMA JOINED BILL CLINTON ON STAGE AFTER ONE OF THE MOST-LOVED
DEMOCRATS DELIVERED HIS RESOUNDING ENDORSEMENT.
SOT - Bill Clinton
"We're going to keep President Obama on the job!."
PRESIDENT CLINTON - WHO LEAD THE COUNTRY DURING A STRONG ECONOMY - VALIDATED
THE CURRENT PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC PLAN AND SAID NO PRESIDENT COULD FULLY
REPAIR THE DAMAGE IN FOUR YEARS.
SOT - Bill Clinton
"The Republican argument against the President's re-election was actually
pretty simple, pretty snappy. It went something like this: we left him a
total mess, he hasn't cleaned it up fast enough, so fire him and put us back
in. "
CLINTON SPENT THE NIGHT DISMANTLING MITT ROMNEY'S ATTACKS
SOT - Bill Clinton
"As another President once said, 'there they go again'."
AND SAID DEMOCRATS HAVE CREATED MORE PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS THAN REPUBLICANS
IN THE LAST 50 YEARS.
SOT - Bill Clinton
"Are we where we want to be today? No. Is the President satisfied? Of course
not. But are we better off than we were when he took office "
NATS - Roll Call
"Ohio, madam secretary, casts all 188 votes for the President and the next
president of the United States, Barack Obama."
NOW THAT DEMOCRATS HAVE OFFICIALLY NOMINATED THE PRESIDENT FOR A SECOND TERM
, TONIGHT HE MUST SELL VOTERS ON HIS PLAN FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS.
BUT HE WON'T DO IT AT THE OPEN AIR "BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM."
THE OBAMA CAMP IS MOVING HIS SPEECH INDOORS - TO THIS SMALLER VENUE -
BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS.
THEY INSIST IT'S NOT DUE TO LACK OF ENTHUSIASM AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF
SUPPORTERS ARE BEING TURNED AWAY.
Brandi Hitt, ABC News, Charlotte, North Carolina.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN STAYED UP *LATE LAST NIGHT --
PREPARING FOR HIS SPEECH TONIGHT AT THE D-N-C.
THIS IS NEW VIDEO FROM AROUND ONE A-M TODAY.
THE V-P DID A QUICK WALKTHROUGH,
AFTER THE DELEGATES WRAPPED UP THE ROLL CALL.
BIDEN WALKED UP TO THE PODIUM, LOOKED AROUND FOR A COUPLE MINUTES, THEN QUICKLY LEFT.
TONIGHT, HE'LL ACCEPT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S NOMINATION FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
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THIS MORNING--
MITT ROMNEY WRAPS UP HIS STAY IN VERMONT -- WHERE AIDES SAY HE'S BEEN PREPPING FOR THE DEBATES.
YESTERDAY--
ROMNEY MET WITH WORKERS AT A HARDWARE STORE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
THEY TALKED ABOUT BUSINESS AND HOUSING, AND POSED FOR PICTURES.
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NEW JOB NUMBERS ARE OUT THIS MORNING.
THEY WERE JUST RELEASED AT 8:30.
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEKING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FELL BY 12,000 LAST WEEK.
A HOPEFUL SIGNAL THAT THE JOB MARKET MAY BE IMPROVING
THE LABOR DEPARTMENT SAYS APPLICATIONS DECLINED TO A SEASONALLY ADJUSTED 365-THOUSAND.
ECONOMISTS FORECAST THAT EMPLOYERS ADDED 135,000 JOBS LAST MONTH.
THE AUGUST JOBS REPORT IS SET TO BE RELEASED TOMORROW.
AND THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN AT 8-POINT-3 PERCENT.
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RESIDENTS IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA -- HAVE A LOT OF WORK AHEAD OF THEM. AS THEY RECOVER FROM HURRICANE ISAAC.
THE HEAD OF FEMA SAYS THE GOVERNMENT WILL STAY AND HELP UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE.
VICTIMS IN NINE PARISHES -- ARE PICKING UP EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS.
AND THE POWER IS COMING BACK ON, BUT IT COULD STILL BE OUT FOR ANOTHER THREE WEEKS IN PARTS OF PLAQUEMINES PARISH.
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A PAINFUL REMINDER --
OF THE LONG-LASTING IMPACTS OF THE DISASTER IN THE GULF.
B-P SAYS ISAAC'S WAVES EXPOSED DEPOSITS OF BURIED TAR ON THE LOUISIANA COAST,
LEFT OVER FROM THE 2010 OIL SPILL.
THESE ARE PICTURES FROM JEFFERSON PARISH.
SINCE ISAAC'S SURGE HAS RECEDED,
PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED TAR BALLS AND OIL IN ALABAMA AND LOUISIANA.
ON BEACHES THAT PREVIOUSLY APPEARED CLEAN.
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CITY LEADERS WILL GET AN UPDATE THIS AFTERNOON -- ON THE DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS RIVER BASIN PROJECT.
THE PROJECT BRINGS THE RIVERFRONT -- ONE BLOCK CLOSER TO DOWNTOWN.
AT LAST CHECK, THE PROJECT IS ON SCHEDULE TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
MOST OF THE MAJOR WORK IS COMPLETE.
NOW THEY ARE WORKING ON SIDEWALKS, LIGHTING, AND A SOUND SYSTEM.
THE PROJECT COSTS $5.3 MILLION DOLLARS.
IT'S BEING PAID FOR BY THE DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT DOLLARS.
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SOME BEACHFRONT BARS AND RESTAURANTS ARE BUSY MAKING PLANS.
JUST AFTER FORT MYERS BEACH LEADERS -- APPROVED SERVING ALCOHOL IN THE SAND.
TOWN STAFF EXPECT ABOUT TEN BUSINESSES -- TO APPLY FOR PERMITS TO SERVE IN THE SAND.
STARTING NOW, THEY HAVE A SIX-MONTH WINDOW TO GET PERMITS.
ONE BUSINESS SAYS THEY HOPE TO ADD PICNIC TABLES AND HIRE MORE STAFF.
BUT THOSE WHO OPPOSE THE NEW LAW -- SAY THE BARS SHOULDN'T POP THE CORK JUST YET.
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the sooner we get it in the sooner we can start selling some alcohol on the beach
the fact that it's not the will of the citizens of this island is a huge factor, that's the number one epic fail of this council and mayor larry kiker
TOWN STAFF SAY IT WILL TAKE THEM ABOUT 3 WEEKS TO APPROVE APPLICATIONS.
AS SOON AS THEY'RE APPROVED -- THOSE BUSINESSES CAN START SERVING ON THE BEACH -- UNDER CERTAIN RULES.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
CREDIT CARD ISSUERS BRING BACK AN INCENTIVE.
THAT HAD ALL BUT DISAPPEARED DURING THE RECESSION.
INTRODUCTORY INTEREST RATES.
AS LOW AS ZERO PERCENT FOR NEW CUSTOMERS.
WITH GRACE PERIODS THAT RUN FROM 6 TO 18 MONTHS.
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A FORT MYERS POLICE OFFICER PUNISHED.
AFTER A DRIVER SAYS SHE WAS RUDE AND SARCASTIC.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE TRAFFIC STOP.
WHICH HAPPENED IN MAY.
WHEN THE DRIVER SAID SHE WAS FROM NAPLES.
THE OFFICER SARCASTICALLY ASKED IF THERE WERE RED LIGHTS IN NAPLES.
THE OFFICER THEN TICKETED THE DRIVER FOR A SMALL INFRACTION,
BUT THE TICKET HAD THE WRONG FINE ON IT.
AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION SHOWED IOULIA ZOUEVA BROKE RULES.
SO SHE RECEIVED COUNSELING AND A POLICY REVIEW.
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BEAR SIGHTINGS IN SOME COMMUNITIES ARE BECOMING ALL TOO COMMON.
AND TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT.
THESE ARE PICTURES SENT IN TO ABC-7 -- SHOW BEARS RUMMAGING THROUGH TRASH.
SOME RESIDENTS OF THIS GOLDEN GATES ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD -- SAY THE BEARS ARE NOT AFRAID OF HUMANS AND THEY NEED TO BE RELOCATED.
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possibly changing their habitat but not just letting us try to get lucky
FWC: there is a high probability that the bear could make it's way back to the community if there are readily available food sources
OFFICIALS SAY REMOVING TRASH AND OTHER FOOD FROM YOUR YARD -- WILL HELP KEEP AWAY HUNGRY BEARS.
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CHECK OUT THIS 14-FOOT ALLIGATOR.
THAT TRAPPER LANE STEPHENS CAUGHT RECENTLY IN FLORIDA.
FISH AND WILDLIFE WANTS TO CHANGE *THEIR* RULES --
FOR TRAPPERS LIKE STEPHENS CATCHING NUISANCE GATORS IN FLORIDA.
RIGHT NOW, THE STATE HIRES ONE TRAPPER TO COVER A COUNTY OR TWO.
BUT THEY'RE THINKING ABOUT KEEPING A FEW TRAPPERS ON STAFF -
FOR A BETTER AND QUICKER RESPONSE.
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BUSINESSES IN CAPE CORAL ARE EXCITED TO SEE A ROAD EXPANSION PROJECT IS IN THE WORKS-
BUT WORRIED IT COULD DRIVE AWAY CUSTOMERS.
THE PROJECT WILL WIDEN PINE ISLAND ROAD -- FROM CHIQUITA BOULEVARD TO BURNT STORE ROAD -- FROM TWO LANES TO FOUR.
BUT SOME BUSINESSES OWNERS -- WORRY ABOUT A MEDIAN INCLUDED IN THE PLAN.
THEY SAY DRIVERS COULD BE FORCED TO GO ALMOST A MILE AWAY.
THEN TURN AROUND TO REACH THEM.
THE PROJECT WON'T KICK OFF FOR ANOTHER YEAR -- SO THERE IS TIME TO REWORK SOME OF THE PLANS.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW IN LEHIGH ACRES --
TROOPERS ARE INVESTIGATING AFTER A MAN DRIVES INTO A CANAL.
THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CAR IN THE CANAL OFF WILLIAMS AVENUE.
WE'RE TOLD THE DRIVER WENT INTO THE CANAL AROUND 11 LAST NIGHT.
TROOPERS SAY HE SAT ON TOP OF HIS CAR MOST OF THE NIGHT UNTIL A NEIGHBOR HEARD HIS CALLS FOR HELP.
RESCUE CREWS HELPED GET HIM ON DRY LAND.
HE IS NOW BEING TREATED FOR MINOR INJURIES AT LEHIGH REGIONAL.
TROOPERS ARE NOW TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT LED TO THE CRASH.
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FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE.
BUT THERE'S MORE RESEARH ABOUT THE DANGERS OF THIS TOUGH SPORT.
AND THE HEALTH RISKS ATHLETES FACE.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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BLOOMBERG TEASE
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BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT: SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
*****
GOOD MORNING,
SAY GOODBYE TO THOSE 99-CENT WING PROMOTIONS!
THINGS TO MUNCH ON WHILE YOU'RE WATCHING YOUR FAVORITE N-F-L TEAM -- ARE GOING TO COST YOU MORE.
WHOLESALE CHICKEN WING PRICES -- MORE THAN TWICE AS HIGH AS LAST FOOTBALL SEASON.
AND PRICES FOR INGREDIENTS IN NACHOS AND OTHER SNACKS ARE ALSO ON THE RISE.
AS RESTAURANTS PASS ON THE RISING COSTS THEY ARE FACING, BECAUSE OF THIS YEAR'S DEVASTATING DROUGHT.
AND PRICES MAY GO UP EVEN MORE BETWEEN NOW AND THE SUPER BOWL.
*****
MEANTIME -- JOB CUTS IN THE GROCERY AISLE.
SUPERVALU -- CLOSING 60 ALBERTSONS AND SAVE-A-LOTS -- AS IT COPES WITH SLUMPING SALES AND STRUGGLES TO CUT PRICES ENOUGH TO COMPETE WITH WALMART AND OTHER BIG BOX RETAILERS.
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AND -- IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A JOB -- WHO'S HIRING?
WE'LL TAKE A LOOK, AFTER THIS:
BIG DAY FOR AMAZON, AND FOR KINDLE FANS.
AMAZON HOLDING AN EVENT TODAY AND IS EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE DETAILS ON ITS NEWEST LINE OF KINDLE E-READERS TO UPDATE THIS ONE.
ANALYSTS SAY AMAZON NEEDS TO FOCUS ON STREAMING MOVIES AND EXCLUSIVE VIDEO GAMES -- IN ORDER TO COMPETE BETTER WITH APPLE --
WHICH WILL BE UNVEILING ITS NEWEST IPHONE, NEXT WEDNESDAY.
MIXED CLOSE FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY -- AS INVESTORS WAIT TO SEE WHAT TOMORROW'S MONTHLY JOBS REPORT SHOWS ABOUT UNEMPLOYMENT.
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AND SPEAKING OF JOBS --
JOB SITE "SIMPLY HIRED" SAYS JOB OPENINGS *DECREASED* IN AUGUST -- BUT ARE STILL UP 2 AND A HALF PERCENT ON THE YEAR.
WITH PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICES, JOURNALISM, HEALTHCARE AND RETAIL, AMONG THE INDUSTRIES DOING THE MOST HIRING.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M ELLEN BRAITMAN WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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SOME SPECIAL GUESTS FROM DISCOVERY COVE.
STOPPED BY THE STATION TODAY!
A RIVER OTTER AND MARMOSET MONKEY MADE THEIR DEBUT,
ALONGSIDE RETURNING GUEST QUIGLEY THE KOOKABURRA.
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER HIM FROM THE SOUND OF HIS VOICE
THIS FALL, YOU CAN SEE ALL THESE GUYS AT DISCOVERY COVE'S NEWEST ATTRACTION --
'FRESHWATER OASIS'.
TODAY WE LEARNED A LITTLE BIT ABOUT EACH OF THEM.
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"Mango, she is our common marmoset. These guys are some of the smallest primates in the world. Dunder here is are Asian small clogged river otter likes a lot of fish and shrimp and mullisks."
DISCOVERY COVE AND SEA WORLD HAVE A SPECIAL DEAL FOR FLORIDA RESIDENTS.
FOR INFORMATION ON THE GREAT FALL PRICE --
LOG ONTO OUR WEBSITE.
ABC-DASH-SEVEN DOT COM.
CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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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.
Southwesterly breezes will continue to influence our weather pattern for the next couple of days. That southwesterly flow gives the chances for a shower at any time as it comes onshore. The better chance will be closer to the coastline in the morning and deeper inland in the afternoon. Afternoon high temperatures will stay in the lower 90s and lows will be in the mid and upper 70s for the next few days. As far as the tropics are concerned, there are 2 hurricanes in the Atlantic right now: Leslie and Michael. Neither of these is a threat to Southwest Florida. As a point of interest, Michael could become a major hurricane, but will stay over the open waters of the Atlantic. In the north-central Gulf of Mexico, there is another feature that we will be monitoring closely for you over the next few days. It is an area of low pressure that is left over from what was once Hurricane Isaac. It is drifting south-southwest right now. Depending on the exact track of this, we could see a noticeable uptick in our rain chances this weekend into early next week. We'll be tracking it all, on-air and on-line.
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THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT HAS UNVEILED A MUCH-AWAITED PROGRAM.
TO BUY THE GOVERNMENT BONDS OF COUNTRIES IN THE EUROZONE TO HELP BRING DOWN THEIR BORROWING RATES.
COUNTRIES THAT WANT THE E-C-B TO BUY THEIR BONDS MUST FIRST OFFICIALLY ASK FOR HELP FROM EUROPE'S BAILOUT FUNDS.
AND AGREE TO "STRICT AND EFFECTIVE" BUDGET POLICY CONDITIONS.
THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND WILL HELP MONITOR THE COMPLIANCE BY GOVERNMENTS TO THOSE CONDITIONS.
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A FRIGHTENING NEW STUDY SHOWS --
N-F-L PLAYERS MAY FACE AN INCREASED RISK FOR BRAIN DISEASES.
RESEARCHERS FOUND --
FOOTBALL PLAYERS WERE *THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DIE.
FROM DISEASES THAT DAMAGE BRAIN CELLS.
COMPARED TO THE GENERAL POPULATION.
THAT INCLUDES ALZHEIMER'S AND LOU GEHRIG'S.
QUARTERBACKS, RUNNING BACKS AND WIDE RECEIVERS.
WERE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE LIKELY TO HAVE A DEGENERATIVE BRAIN DISORDER.
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SURE -- BEING POPULAR IN SCHOOL IS COOL.
BUT NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS IT COULD ALSO LEAD TO LUNG CANCER.
RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -- SURVEYED NEARLY 2-THOUSAND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
THEY FOUND POPULAR STUDENTS WERE MORE LIKELY TO SMOKE -- THAN PEERS WITH FEWER FRIENDS.
SMOKERS WHO WERE POPULAR ALSO TENDED TO PICK UP THE HABIT AT AN EARLIER AGE.
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DOCTORS CALL FOR CHANGES,
AFTER SEVERAL CHILDREN MISTOOK LAUNDRY DETERGENT. FOR CANDY.
POISON CALL CENTERS NATIONWIDE REPORT AN *INCREASE IN CALLS --
ABOUT YOUNG CHILDREN CONSUMING COLORFUL DETERGENT PODS.
SOME CHILDREN HAVE EVEN BEEN HOSPITALIZED.
THE PODS ARE OFTEN MUCH MORE POTENT THAN TYPICAL DETERGENT.
AND DOCTORS SAY THE PODS *NEED TO BE MORE CHILD RESISTANT.
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A MAJOR NEW STUDY FROM EUROPE SHOWS TAKING GINKGO BILOBA SUPPLEMENTS -- DOES *NOTHING TO PROTECT THE ELDERLY FROM DEVELOPING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.
THE RESEARCH INCLUDED NEARLY 3-THOUSAND PEOPLE OVER AGE 70.
NEITHER THE DOCTORS NOR THE STUDY PARTICIPANTS -- KNEW WHETHER THEY WERE TAKING REAL GINKGO BILOBA OR A PLACEBO.
AFTER 5 YEARS, THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GROUPS.
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GROCERY SHOPPING IS A HUGE EXPENSE --
RISKY FOR YOUR WALLET *AND YOUR WAISTLINE.
BUT ABC7 IS HERE TO HELP!
SOME SMART WAYS TO SAVE MONEY.
AND KEEP YOU EATING HEALTHY.
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WE ALL SHOP FOR GROCERIES.
AND MOST OF US -- ARE CONSTANTLY SEEKING WAYS TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY WHEN WE DO IT.
AND THERE'S AN APP FOR NEARLY EVERYTHING THESE DAYS.
INCLUDING GROCERY SHOPPING.
KARIN CAIFA SHOWS US HOW THEY WORK.
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A TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE CAN BE RISKY FOR THE WALLETS AND WAISTLINES OF CONSUMERS - LOTS OF TEMPTATIONS, ALL OF THEM WITH A PRICE TAG.
TO KEEP LISTS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE SOME CASH IN HAND THROUGHOUT A SHOPPING TRIP -- SHOPSMART MAGAZINE RECOMMENDS AN SMARTPHONE APP LIKE PUSHPINS,
WHICH LETS A WHOLE FAMILY SYNC UP A SHOPPING LIST, AND SCAN AN ITEM TO FIND DIGITAL COUPONS.
THEY ALSO RECOMMEND THE GROCERY I-Q APP, WHICH LETS CONSUMERS SHOP AND SHARE SHOPPING LISTS BY SCANNING BARCODES ON ITEMS. THERE'S ALSO A FUNCTION TO SEARCH FOR COUPONS, AND SYNC WITH YOUR LIST WITH SUPERMARKET'S LOYALTY PROGRAM TO SPOT SAVINGS MORE READILY.
KEEP SOME LOW-TECH TIPS IN MIND WHEN YOU HIT THE AISLES TOO. A LIST - WHETHER ITS ON A SMARTPHONE OR JOTTED DOWN ON A PIECE OF PAPER - CAN HELP CONSUMERS AVOID THE MANY TASTY DISTRACTIONS THAT CAN COST MONEY AND CALORIES.
COUPONS ARE GREAT, BUT SHOPSMART MAGAZINE REMINDS SHOPPERS THAT SOME OF THE MOST COMMON POPULAR DISCOUNT CATEGORIES ARE FOR ITEMS THAT COULD HURT YOUR DIET - LIKE COOKIES, SNACKS AND PREPROCESSED FOODS - SO USE THEM IN MODERATION, NO MATTER HOW GOOD A DEAL LOOKS.
FOR CONSUMER WATCH, I'M KARIN CAIFA.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALLS ITS NEW FORD ESCAPE. AGAIN.
THIS LATEST RECALL INVOLVES 2013 ESCAPES -- WITH ONE-POINT-SIX LITER -- FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINES.
PLUGS IN THE ENGINE -- CAN FALL OUT WHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.
COOLANT CAN THEN LEAK,
CAUSE THE ENGINES TO OVERHEAT, AND CATCH FIRE.
FORD SAYS IT'LL FIX THE PROBLEM -- AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
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MAKING YOUR NEXT FLIGHT SAFER.
THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD HAS RECOMMENDED --
THAT LARGE AIRPLANES BE EQUIPPED WITH TOOLS TO AVOID COLLISSIONS.
SUCH AS CAMERAS MOUNTED TO THE WINGTIPS OF PLANES.
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION NOW HAS 90 DAYS TO RESPOND.
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AND FROM AIR SAFETY TO MOBILE SAFETY.
MOBILE USERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR PRIVACY.
A NEW STUDY SAYS MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICANS WHO USE MOBILE APPS.
HAVE DECIDED *NOT TO INSTALL ONE -- AFTER FINDING OUT HOW MUCH PERSONAL DATA THEY'D BE SHARING.
THIRTY PERCENT SAID THEY'VE GOTTEN RID OF AN APP BECAUSE OF IT.
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THIS COULD BE THE *FIRST LOOK AT THE LATEST I-PHONE,
EVEN BEFORE IT'S ANNOUNCED.
THIS VIDEO POPPED UP ON THE POPULAR TECH SITE GIZMODO.
IT SHOWS A PERSON HOLDING WHAT APPEARS TO BE A NEW I-PHONE NEXT TO THE CURRENT MODEL.
IT MATCHES A LOT OF THE RUMORED CHANGES --
A DIFFERENT CONNECTOR DOCK,
A BOTTOM HEADPHONE JACK,
AND A BIGGER SCREEN.
WE'LL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK -- TO FIND OUT IF THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.
APPLE HAS A TOP SECRET ANNOUNCEMENT PLANNED FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY.
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A NEW SIX-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLAR ADDITION TO THE FORT MYERS BEACH LIBRARY IS OPEN.
AFTER A YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION.
THE EXPANSION INCLUDES A NEW CAFE, COMMUNITY ROOMS AND OFFERS WI-FI ACCESS.
A LOCAL ARTIST PAINTED THIS SEA LIFE MURAL TO REFLECT ISLAND LIFE.
CREWS HAVE UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR TO UPDATE THE OLD PART OF THE LIBRARY.
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PLANS TO BUILD A 7-11 IN SOUTHWEST CAPE CORAL -- GET THE GO AHEAD.
CITY LEADERS VOTED IN FAVOR OF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION YESTERDAY.
ALLOWING A CONVENIENCE STORE AND GAS STATION -- TO BE BUILT AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAPE CORAL PARKWAY AND SKYLINE BOULEVARD.
THE HIGH-TRAFFIC AREA. MAKES IT A PRIME LOCATION, BUT OPPONENTS SAY IT WON'T BENEFIT THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
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dolores bertolini/opponent-51:09-"how many jobs will it bring in? They'll be self service station so you'll pump your own gas and pay at the pump."
TO LIMIT NOISE AND TRAFFIC--
THE DEVELOPER WILL *NOT INSTALL AN A-T-M OR OUTDOOR VENDING MACHINES.
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PLANS TO BUILD A LUXURY R-V RESORT IN NORTH CAPE CORAL.
MOVE FORWARD.
YESTERDAY -- THE CITY UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE ZONING CHANGES.
NEEDED FOR THE PROPERTY OFF BURNT STORE ROAD.
CITY LEADERS HOPE THE RESORT WILL ATTRACT MORE VISITORS TO CAPE CORAL.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION WRAPS UP TONIGHT.
BUT ARE KEY DEMOCRATS REACHING A CERTAIN KEY AUDIENCE THIS ELECTION YEAR?
COMING UP WE LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE -- BETWEEN YOUNG VOTERS' INTEREST NOW.
COMPARED WITH THE 2008 ELECTION.
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ABC SEVEN IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS.
Stocks point to a higher open -- as the investors await details about the European Central Bank's bond-buying plan.
Also. a smattering of reports on the U.S. labor market.
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RUNNING DOWN YOUR TOP STORIES THIS MORNING --
IT'S THE *LAST DAY OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
AND PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TAKES THE STAGE TONIGHT.
HE'LL APPEAL FOR A SECOND TERM,
BEFORE A HUGE PRIME-TIME AUDIENCE.
LAST NIGHT, BILL CLINTON GAVE AN ELECTRIC SPEECH AT THE D-N-C.
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MEANTIME-- REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY. WRAPS UP HIS STAY IN VERMONT WHERE HE'S BEEN PREPPING FOR THE DEBATES.
YESTERDAY--
ROMNEY MET WITH WORKERS AT A HARDWARE STORE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
THEY TALKED ABOUT BUSINESS AND HOUSING, AND POSED FOR PICTURES.
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NEW JOB NUMBERS ARE OUT THIS MORNING --
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEKING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
FELL BY 12 THOUSAND LAST WEEK.
A HOPEFUL SIGNAL THAT THE JOB MARKET'S IMPROVING.
THE AUGUST JOBS REPORT COMES OUT TOMORROW.
AND THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WILL LIKELY STILL BE 8-POINT-3 PERCENT.
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THE CONVENTIONS AND CAMPAIGNS SPEND A LOT OF TIME.
TRYING TO ATTRACT THE ATTENTION OF YOUNG VOTERS.
PROBLEM IS.THE AGE GROUP SEEMS LESS ENTHUSED THAN IN 2008.
THAT COULD BE A CONCERN FOR DEMOCRATS.
AFTER THEIR OVERWHELMING SUPPORT OF PRESIDENT OBAMA IN 2008,
TURNOUT OF YOUNG VOTERS DROPPED IN THE 20-10 MIDTERMS.
IT'S A TREND OF INTEREST TO BOTH CAMPAIGNS.
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The past couple of years they've been very frustrated with the screaming, the yelling, the feeling like this political system doesn't work for them and a bit of disillusionment around that.
YOUNG VOTERS *ARE INTERESTED THOUGH.
ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THE ECONOMY, JOBS AND STUDENT LOAN DEBT.
EXPECT EVEN MORE ACTIVISM,
AS STUDENTS GO BACK TO SCHOOL.
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SOMEONE WHO IS MAKING HIS PRESENCE KNOWN THIS ELECTION. HERMAN CAIN.
HE MET WITH VOTERS IN IOWA WEDNESDAY.
IT'S THE FIRST STOP ON HIS SO-CALLED "TRUTH TOUR."
THE REPUBLICAN FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE -- SPOKE FOR A WELCOMING LUNCHEON AT A HOTEL IN CEDAR RAPIDS.
CAIN IS VISITING 30 CITIES IN 30 DAYS.
HE SAYS THE GOAL OF THE TOUR IS TO GIVE AMERICANS THE ECONOMIC FACTS -- THAT WILL HELP DEFEAT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IN NOVEMBER.
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THERE'S BEEN A SURGE IN WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AND DEATHS --
WITH POSSIBLY MORE TO COME.
NEW CASES JUMPED 25 PERCENT OVER THE LAST WEEK.
TO NEARLY TWO-THOUSAND TOTAL THIS YEAR.
AND ALMOST 100 PEOPLE HAVE DIED IN THE ON-GOING OUTBREAK.
ED PAYNE REPORTS.
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SEVENTY PERCENT OF THE CASES ARE IN SIX STATES. TEXAS IS THE HARDEST-HIT.
THE STATE IS BATTLING THE SOURCE -- MOSQUITOES -- BY GROUND AND BY AIR.
IN BROWNSVILLE, OFFICIALS CONFIRM THEY'VE TRAPPED A SECOND MOSQUITO THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR WEST NILE.
THAT'S HELPED CITY CREWS FOCUS EFFORTS ON SPECIFIC AREAS, IN A BID TO WIPE OUT MOSQUITO BREEDING GROUNDS.
The mosquito is the key here, it is the vector, it is part of that chain that takes the disease from the bird and it bites the human and passes it on to the human, without the mosquito you break that chain.
THE VIRUS NEARLY KILLED DOCTOR DON READ OF DALLAS SEVEN YEARS AGO.
HE WAS PARALYZED AND HAD TO RELEARN HOW TO WALK AND WRITE.
AFTER RECOVERING, THE COLO-RECTAL SURGEON FORMED A SUPPORT GROUP.
NOW, BECAUSE OF ALL THE CASES THIS YEAR, HE'S RE-STARTING IT NEXT WEEK.
It's very important for me because when I got sick, my wife couldn't find out about anything about it.
IN NEW ORLEANS, THE CITY IS URGING PEOPLE TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM THE VIRUS IN THE WAKE OF ISAAC.
THE STORM LEFT BEHIND PLENTY OF DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER -- WHICH CAN BECOME BREEDING-GROUNDS FOR MOSQUITOS.
I'M ED PAYNE REPORTING.
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INCREDIBLE NEW VIDEO OUT OF CHINA THIS MORNING --
RESCUE CREWS SAVE A THREE-YEAR OLD-GIRL TRAPPED UNDER A BUS.
THE LITTLE GIRL GOT PINNED UNDER THE BUS,
AFTER IT LOST CONTROL AND HIT HER.
FIREFIGHTERS FIRST TRIED TO USE A JACK TO FREE HER.
BUT THE GROUND WAS TOO SOFT,
SO THEY HAD TO DIG HER OUT.
DESPITE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CRASH --
THE LITTLE GIRL WAS *NOT INJURED.
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COLLIER COUNTY'S MED FLIGHT HELICOPTER -- IS SEEING AN INCREASE IN THEIR CALLS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. BECAUSE OF MORE VISITORS ON THE ROAD.
IN THE LAST WEEK ALONE -- MED FLIGHT RESPONDED TO SOMEONE WHO FELL FROM A LIFT.
A SEMI TRUCK DRIVER WHO CRASHED HIS TRUCK INTO A CANAL.
AND A DRIVER WHO CRASHED HER CAR INTO A PILLAR ON I-75.
THE COUNTY'S EMS ASSISTANT CHIEF SAYS -- IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH LEE COUNTY'S RECENT SUSPENSION OF THEIR MED STAR PROGRAM.
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as a matter of fact since they suspended their operation in lee county we have had no responses to lee county.
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS SAY IF THEY'RE BUSY ON ANOTHER CALL -- AND THEY NEED TO RESPOND TO AN EMERGENCY THEY HAVE A PLAN.
THEY WILL EITHER CALL ON ANOTHER COUNTY OR HAVE THE PATIENT SENT TO AN AREA HOSPITAL AND TRANSFER THEM LATER.
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WHEN MANY PEOPLE HEAR THE TERM "POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER" --
THEY AUTOMATICALLY THINK OF THE MILITARY.
BUT DOCTORS SAY ABOUT 70 PERCENT OF US.
WILL GO THROUGH A TRAUMATIC EVENT,
RESULTING IN P-T-S-D.
NOW, RESEARCHERS STUDY TRAUMA PATIENTS WHO *NEVER STEPPED FOOT ON A BATTLEFIELD.
THERAPISTS RECORDED PATIENTS AFTER THEY GOT TO THE E-R.
AS THEY DESCRIBED THEIR EXPERIENCES.
THEN, THE PATIENTS LISTENED TO THE RECORDING EVERY DAY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.
AND WERE ALSO TAUGHT BREATHING AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES.
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"If we can intervene before that memory is consolidated maybe we can change it so it's not the type of fear memory that leads to PTSD."
PATIENTS WHO GOT THE TREATMENT HAD *HALF THE RATE OF P-T-S-D,
AND SIGNIFICANTLY LESS DEPRESSION.
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A HONDURAN MAN ACCUSED OF SLITTING THE THROATS OF HIS DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON IN A LEHIGH ACRES DRIVEWAY - FACES THE DEATH PENALTY.
YESTERDAY ATTORNEYS FOR MANUEL ROSALES -- ASKED THE COURT TO FORBID THE STATE FROM SEEKING THE DEATH PENALTY AGAINST ROSALES.
THE DEFENSE ARGUES THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE -- VIOLATED AN INTERNATIONAL TREATY -- WHEN IT DIDN'T NOTIFY THE HONDURAN GOVERNMENT THAT ONE OF ITS CITIZENS HAD BEEN ARRESTED HERE.
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"They want the U.S. Authorities to be notified. Same thing if we want that, then we should give the same right to foreign nationals, and Mr. Rosales is Honduran."
THE JUDGE DENIED THE DEFENSE MOTION - AND ROSALES STILL FACES THE DEATH PENALTY IF CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER.
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A FORMER CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SERGEANT --
PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.
KENNETH BARTON ADMITTED --
HE KNOWINGLY DOWNLOADED COMPUTER FILES.
THAT SHOWED MINORS IN SEXUAL ACTIVITIES.
HE FACES A MAXIMUM 10 YEARS IN PRISON,
AND A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS IN FINES.
THE 62-YEAR-OLD FORMER SERGEANT WILL BE REGISTERED AS A SEX OFFENDER.
HE'LL BE SENTENCED IN A FEW WEEKS.
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"It's a two-edged sword because of his background. There may be an argument that he knew better and should not have been involved, or he may be given credit for 25 years in loyal service to law enforcement."
BARTON RESIGNED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2007,
AMID A SERIES OF ALLEGATIONS HE'D MOLESTED A YOUNG GIRL.
AND HAD AN INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP WITH A TEENAGER.
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LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MOVE FORWARD WITH CUTTING THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET BY 1-POINT-5 MILLION DOLLARS.
L-C-S-O'S BUDGET WILL STILL BE AROUND $143 MILLION.
COMMISSIONERS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT DISCUSSION OVER SHERIFF SCOTT'S DECISION TO GIVE BONUSES TO HIS EMPLOYEES.PLAYED A FACTOR IN THEIR DECISION.
COMMISSIONERS SAY THE SHERIFF WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO MAKE HIS CASE AGAINST THE CUT -- AT A MEETING LATER THIS MONTH.
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LEHIGH ACRES RESIDENTS HAVE A MESSAGE FOR LEE COUNTY COMMISSERS --
"WE'RE NOT JUST A PIECE OF LAND EAST OF THE INTERSTATE."
DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION OF LAST NIGHT'S COMMISSION MEETING --
SEVERAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ASKED TO IMPROVE THEIR ROADS.
AND BEAUTIFY THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.
THEY WANT MORE MONEY PUT BACK INTO THE AREA.
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"it's not that we want this it's that we need this"
There was huge step forward even in these though times budget wise to make some major improvements to Homestead road and downtown Lehigh mostly landscaping and beautification.
COMMISSIONERS SAY THEY'RE ABOUT 95 PERCENT OF THE WAY THERE.
ON FINALIZING THE PROJECT.
ALL THAT'S LEFT IS FINDING THE MONEY.
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NEW EFFORTS THIS MORNING TO BOOST THE PANTHER POPULATION IN FLORIDA.
F-W-C IS WORKING ON A PLAN TO EXPAND THE BREEDING GROUND -- FOR THIS ENDANGERED SPECIES NORTHWARD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.
HOWEVER THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE WITH THIS PLAN -- IS THAT SOME OF THE EXPANSION AREA IS PRIVATELY OWNED.
TODAY MOST OF THE PANTHER POPULATION IS CONCENTRATED IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS GET BACK INTO THE SWING OF THINGS.
AFTER THE LONG SUMMER BREAK.
AND SOME ARE HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL.
WITH MORE THAN JUST A NEW HAIRSTYLE OR WARDROBE.
THEY'RE GETTING PLASTIC SURGERY.
DETAILS ON THE EXTREME MAKEOVERS.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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ACROSS THE COUNTRY,
MILLIONS OF COLLLEGE STUDENTS MOVE INTO THEIR DORM ROOMS.
BUT SOME ARE SHOWING UP WITH MORE THAN NEW COMPUTERS AND CLOTHES--
THEY ALSO HAVE NEW LOOKS, THANKS TO PLASTIC SURGERY.
ABC'S PAULA FARIS REPORTS ON COSMETIC SURGERY FOR THE COLLEGE CROWD.
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STUDENTS ARE HEADING BACK TO COLLEGE AND THE NEWEST MUST-HAVE AT SCHOOL MAY
SURPRISE YOU IT'S NOT BOOKS OR BEDDING BUT BREASTS.
KAELYN O'ROURKE IS STARTING NURSING SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA.
06:09 KO: I'm turning into this woman. 618 I feel older, I just want to
look older.
AS A TEENAGER, KAELYN'S CHEST WAS THE SMALLEST OF HER FRIENDS, AND WHILE SHE
LOVES HER HIPS SHE FEELS LIKE HER TOP HALF IS OUT OF SYNC WITH THE BOTTOM.
02:37 KO: I totally thought that my boobs were gonna grow and they never did
.
RIGHT NOW KAELYN IS A 34B AND PART OF HER CONCERN IS THAT ONE SIDE IS BIGGER
THAN THE OTHER - WHICH IS ACTUALLY NORMAL - BUT. AFTER SURGERY SHE HOPES TO
HAVE A SYMMETRICAL 34-C CHEST.
04:05 KO: I just want a fuller chest. Because I'm a girl with hips
JAMIE RUDDOCKS IS ENTERING HER JUNIOR YEAR IN COLLEGE, BUT UNLIKE KAELYN,
SHE'S INTERESTED IN A BREAST REDUCTION. JAMIE WAS TEASED MERCILESSLY IN HIGH
SCHOOL FOR HER 34-TRIPLE D CHEST, BUT NOW AT AGE 20, JAMIE IS NOW LOOKING
FOR THE SURGERY TO RELIEVE HER EXCRUTIATING PAIN.
10:30 JR: Having large breasts is a burden on me physically. It's heavy. And
after awhile it starts to hurt. It starts to cause some wear and tear on
not only your back but your shoulders, your neck
Dr Tenley Lawton, Plastic Surgeon 46:43 It's be nice if we could all be
confident with, you know, just the way that we look. But that's not the
reality.
TODAY SHE'S MEETING WITH LOS ANGELES PLASTIC SURGERON DR TENLEY LAWTON TO
DISCUSS HER OPTIONS.
3829 I know health benefits is one of the reasons you're
doing this, are there psychological reasons too? A little bit. Getting made
fun of in high school is still in the back of my mind.
DR LAWTON WILL NEED TO REMOVE ABOUT A POUND AND A QUARTER OF FAT FROM EACH
OF JAMIE'S BREASTS.TO CHANGE THEM FROM A 34 TRIPLE D.TO A 34 D.
Dr Tenley Lawton, Plastic Surgeon 4558 And it's not that we all have to fit
into some perfect picture./But /if that small change can give them that
self confidence, especially going to college / I think it can be important.
DR LAWTON ALSO CONSULTS WITH KAELYN BEFORE SUGERY. SHE PUTS ON A SPECIAL BRA
, FITTED WITH IMPLANTS, TO GET A SENSE OF THE FINAL OUTCOME.
3417 it's good, it's not too gaudy.
THREE WEEKS AFTER SURGERY, WE MEET UP WITH THE GIRLS AGAIN. HERE IS KAELYN
BEFORE AND HERE SHE IS AFTER. SHE'S NOW A C CUP AND FEELS LIKE HER TOP HALF
IS AS CURVY AS HER BOTTOM HALF.
Kaelyn 4025 I just feel better about myself 3816 she did an amazing job.
PAULA FARIS 4725 you're already back in school / are you more confident in
the classroom?
4744 I felt like I had more confidence walking in there, but I don't think
it's going to help with my tests any. Laughs
JAIME IS ALSO READY TO HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL - HERE IS JAIME BEFORE. AND HERE
SHE IS AFTER. HER TRIPLE DS ARE NOW A REGULAR D AND HER SHOULDER AND BACK
PAIN ARE GONE.
Paula Faris:When you look in the mirror now, what do you see?
58:59 JR: I feel like I can step into a room and I can you know let myself
go. I don't feel like there is anything holding me back.
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PAULA FARIS REPORTING.
JAMIE ALSO SAID ALL THE THINGS THAT MADE HER SELF CONSCIOUS ARE GONE.
AND IT WAS THE BEST THING SHE'S EVER DONE IN HER LIFE.
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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.
Southwesterly breezes will continue to influence our weather pattern for the next couple of days. That southwesterly flow gives the chances for a shower at any time as it comes onshore. The better chance will be closer to the coastline in the morning and deeper inland in the afternoon. Afternoon high temperatures will stay in the lower 90s and lows will be in the mid and upper 70s for the next few days. As far as the tropics are concerned, there are 2 hurricanes in the Atlantic right now: Leslie and Michael. Neither of these is a threat to Southwest Florida. As a point of interest, Michael could become a major hurricane, but will stay over the open waters of the Atlantic. In the north-central Gulf of Mexico, there is another feature that we will be monitoring closely for you over the next few days. It is an area of low pressure that is left over from what was once Hurricane Isaac. It is drifting south-southwest right now. Depending on the exact track of this, we could see a noticeable uptick in our rain chances this weekend into early next week. We'll be tracking it all, on-air and on-line.
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THE WEEKEND IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.
AND IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE ANY PLANS YET.
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
ONE EVENT. EVEN GET'S YOUR DOG OUT OF THE HOUSE FOR A NIGHT.
SABINA BHASIN -- FROM NAPLES DAILY NEWS -- JOINS US EVERY THURSDAY.
WITH A RUNDOWN OF THINGS TO DO.
GOOD MORNING, SABINA!
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1. Fashion's Night Out
Area residents are invited to party in style as Coconut Point celebrates Fashion's Night Out, a global initiative taking place across the country to celebrate fashion and retail. Shoppers will be blown away as retailers throughout the mall roll out the red carpet on the evening of Thursday, September 6 from 5:30-9. There will be giveaways and surprises throughout the evening topped with food, libations, swag and fashion shows.
Dog's Nite Out
It's about time your fury friend gets a night out on the town, so bring your pooch to Coconut Point's monthly Dog's Night Out starting in September! Your dog can have a ball socializing or working on the agility course while you see some of the latest dog fashions and enjoy some Coconut Point's restaurants. Event is located across from DipidyDawg. For more information call the mall office at 239.992.9966.
Event details
Place: Coconut Point Mall
Date: Thursday, September 06, 2012
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Age Limit: All ages
2. Fleming's Bottle Wars
3.Save the whales - er, bottles - each Friday throughout September at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar's "Bottle Wars." Rival wines are highlighted at four unique wine tastings. Each night, try eight to 10 wines for $25. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, the war is a "Pinot Smackdown," featuring pinot noirs from California's Central Coast competing against pinot noirs from Sonoma, Oregon and the Anderson Valley.
Event details
Place: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
Date: Friday, September 07, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Age Limit: 21+
3. Art Walks the Runway: River District Boutique Collection and Art Performance
Description:
The Friday night's show will take place during Art Walk and will feature fashions from downtown River District boutiques along with some special Art performance Runway shows. The featured boutiques are Arts for Act Gallery, as well as Virtuosa Collections and Forever Yours Boutique. There will also be a performance Art and fashion show by Lily Hatchett, and "Catwalk Productions and Hair by Carlos present a Catwalk Exotic Hair Art & Fashion Show".
Attendees will also get a sneak peak of Helen Gerro's Art Couture Collection which will be walking the runway on Saturday.
Kellie Burns will by the Emcee for the evening
Musical Performance by Freedom Hall from 6-7pm
and DJ Ceron will run the house 7pm until midnight with a special VIP Glow after-party.
Doors open 6pm Show Starts at 7pm
Tickets-Free or $10 Premium seating
VIP Glow after-party $10 *10pm-12am
Event details
Place: Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Date: All weekend
Time: various times, check website
More Information: sbdac.com
Cost: $5 suggested donation; $10 VIP Seating
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NEXT TIME YOU'RE STUCK IN TRAFFIC.
OR ANNOYED WITH ANYTHING.
JUST FLASH A QUICK SMILE.
RESEARCHERS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS -- FOUND *SMILERS HAD LOWER HEART RATES AND REDUCED STRESS RESPONSES -- COMPARED TO THE STRAIGHT-FACED SUBJECTS.
RESEARCHERS BELIEVE THAT ACTIVATING CERTAIN FACIAL MUSCLES--
LIKE THOSE USED TO SMILE--
SENDS A MESSAGE TO YOUR BRAIN.
YOU'RE HAPPY.
CALM DOWN.
AND HERE'S THE BEST PART. YOU DON'T HAVE TO ACTUALLY BE HAPPY TO REAP THE BENEFITS.
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IT'S A BIG NIGHT FOR MUSIC.
THE M-T-V MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS AIR TONIGHT!
WE'LL TELL YOU WHICH ARTISTS AND NOMINATED.
AND WHO'S PERFORMING DURING THE SHOW.
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AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING--
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IT'S A BIG NIGHT FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
M-T-V HOLDS THE VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS.
RIHANNA AND DRAKE LEAD THE NOMINATIONS WITH FIVE EACH.
KATY PERRY FOLLOWS WITH FOUR NODS.
ONE DIRECTION, TAYLOR SWIFT, GREEN DAY, AND PINK ARE ALL SCHEDULED TO PERFORM.
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AND THE C-M-A AWARDS ARE NOVEMBER FIRST.
COUNTRY SINGER ERIC CHURCH LEADS THE PACK OF NOMINEES.
THE "SPRINGSTEEN" SINGER CHALKED UP FIVE NOMINATIONS --
INCLUDING SONG AND ALBUM OF THE YEAR, AND TOP MALE VOCALIST.
LAST YEAR, CHURCH WAS NOMINATED FOR HIS VERY FIRST C-M-A AWARD.
HUSBAND AND WIFE BLAKE SHELTON AND MIRANDA LAMBERT GOT FOUR NOMINATIONS EACH.
A SONG THEY WROTE TOGETHER IS ALSO UP FOR SONG OF THE YEAR.
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MORE TROUBLE FOR ACTRESS AMANDA BYNES.
THE 26-YEAR-OLD STAR IS NOW CHARGED IN TWO MORE HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS.
THE NEW CHARGES FOLLOW A CRASH ON APRIL 6th -- WHEN BYNES ALLEGEDLY HIT A POLICE OFFICER'S CAR. WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
SHE PLEADED NOT GUILTY IN THAT CASE, ACCORDING TO REPORTS.
SHE IS DUE IN COURT LATER THIS MONTH.
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THE DEMOCRATS' "MAIN EVENT" IS TONIGHT.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL CLOSE THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CHARLOTTE,
BY ACCEPTING HIS PARTY'S NOMINATION FOR A SECOND TERM.
V-P JOE BIDEN WILL ALSO SPEAK.
BUT THEY'VE GOT A TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW.
BILL CLINTON GAVE A LONG AND FIERY SPEECH LAST NIGHT.
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MEANTIME-- REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY WRAPS UP HIS STAY IN VERMONT WHERE HE'S BEEN PREPPING FOR THE DEBATES.
YESTERDAY--
ROMNEY MET WITH WORKERS AT A HARDWARE STORE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
THEY TALKED ABOUT BUSINESS AND HOUSING, AND POSED FOR PICTURES.
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NEW JOB NUMBERS ARE OUT THIS MORNING --
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEKING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
FELL BY 12 THOUSAND LAST WEEK.
A HOPEFUL SIGNAL THAT THE JOB MARKET'S IMPROVING.
THE AUGUST JOBS REPORT COMES OUT TOMORROW.
AND THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WILL LIKELY STILL BE 8-POINT-3 PERCENT.
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KEEP YOUR BUG SPRAY HANDY--
AS 2012 IS ON TRACK TO BE THE WORST YEAR *EVER* FOR WEST NILE IN THE U-S.
SO FAR -- 87 PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THE ILLNESS SPREAD BY MOSQUITOES.
THE NUMBER OF CASES IS NOW UP TO ONE-THOUSAND NINETY-THREE--
THAT'S UP A QUARTER SINCE LAST WEEK.
NEARLY HALF OF THE CASES HAVE BEEN IN TEXAS -- WITH 19 CASES REPORTED IN FLORIDA.
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Southwesterly breezes will continue to influence our weather pattern for the next couple of days. That southwesterly flow gives the chances for a shower at any time as it comes onshore. The better chance will be closer to the coastline in the morning and deeper inland in the afternoon. Afternoon high temperatures will stay in the lower 90s and lows will be in the mid and upper 70s for the next few days. As far as the tropics are concerned, there are 2 hurricanes in the Atlantic right now: Leslie and Michael. Neither of these is a threat to Southwest Florida. As a point of interest, Michael could become a major hurricane, but will stay over the open waters of the Atlantic. In the north-central Gulf of Mexico, there is another feature that we will be monitoring closely for you over the next few days. It is an area of low pressure that is left over from what was once Hurricane Isaac. It is drifting south-southwest right now. Depending on the exact track of this, we could see a noticeable uptick in our rain chances this weekend into early next week. We'll be tracking it all, on-air and on-line.
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