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TIDAL WAVE!
A FISH TANK EXPLODES AT A MALL IN CHINA.
NEW AT 5 --
WE NOW KNOW THE CAUSE AND THE INJURY COUNT.
PLUS --
AIRPORT OUTBURST!
WHAT COPS SAY GOT THIS WOMAN SO RILED UP AT THE FORT MYERS AIRPORT --
SHE ERUPTED INTO A SCREAMING, FIGHTING TANTRUM.
"He handed the 3ds to Bryton and Bryton said dad I don't think he should be looking at these pictures."
CHRISTMAS RUINED!
HOW A VIDEO GAME GIFT FROM SANTA TURNED TERRIBLE --
WHEN PORN POPPED UP ON THE FIVE-YEAR-OLD'S SCREEN.
THE X-RATED MISTAKE.
pause! 'nats of people running'
RUN AND HIDE!
CAUGHT ON CAMERA --
THE MALL BRAWL THAT SENT PEOPLE SPRINTING FOR COVER.
THE REST OF THE STUNNING VIDEO --
NEXT ON A-B-C 7 NEWS AT 5!
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GENERIC STORMWARN OPEN
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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.
CLOUDS COME BACK TOMORROW
The weather tomorrow will feature more clouds and warmer temperatures as the wind starts to shift more from the south. Tonight will be partly cloudy and another chilly evening is on the way. Temperatures will quickly drop into the 50's this evening and we will land in the 40's again tomorrow morning. Chilly mid-40's will be on the thermometers a few miles away from the Gulf and our beaches will stay in the lower 50's. As Friday afternoon rolls around you'll notice and increase in clouds and there may even be one or two isolated rain showers before sunset. Highs on Friday will climb to the mid 70's.
On Saturday, another cold front is forecast to cross southwest Florida. It looks like a very similar forecast to what we saw yesterday - a quick passing of some downpours in the late day followed by some partial clearing in the evening. Temperatures will get to 80 on Saturday before the front goes by. On Sunday I expect another cool day with a high around 65 to 70 degrees and lots of sunshine returning.
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BREAKING NEWS OPEN
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BREAKING NEWS --
A FIRE HAS JUST DESTROYED A HOUSE IN COLLIER COUNTY.
IT HAPEPEND AT 4-TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
TAKE A LOOK AT THESE FLAMES, JUST INTO THE NEWSROOM.
THE HOME IS SO FAR BACK IN THE BRUSH FIRE CREWS COULD NOT GET THERE.
SO THEY HAD TO LET IT BURN.
THE HOME IS ABANDONED.
NO ONE WAS HURT.
AND WE JUST FOUND OUT MINUTES AGO -- IT WAS ONCE A MARIJUANA GROW HOUSE.
FIRE CREWS SAY SOMEONE SET THIS FIRE ON PURPOSE.
THEY WON'T KNOW FOR SURE UNTIL THEIR INVESTIGATION IS DONE.
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FORECASTERS NOW BLAME THAT WICKED WINTER STORM GRIPPING THE U-S FOR 15 DEATHS TONIGHT.
A DAY AFTER SWEEPING THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE COUNTRY --
THE STORM IS NOW DUMPING SNOW ON PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST.
AND IT'S FAR FROM OVER.
AS ABC'S ANNALISA PETRALIA SHOWS YOU --
MORE SNOW AND ICE IS COMING.
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A WICKED WINTRY MIX IS WREAKING HAVOC FROM THE NATION'S MIDSECTION TO THE
NORTHEAST.
THE BLIZZARD IS EXPECTED TO DROP UP TO TWO FEET OF SNOW ON PARTS OF THE
NORTHEAST JUST ONE DAY AFTER IT DUMPED RECORD SNOWFALL AND RUINED HOLIDAY
TRAVEL PLANS FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS THE HEAVIEST ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE IN
NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA, UPSTATE NEW YORK AND INLAND SECTIONS OF SEVERAL NEW
ENGLAND STATES.
IN PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST, THEY'RE TAKING THE SNOW IN STRIDE.
"Love it! Its part of living in New York."
"Just a little standard New England weather here, nothing to be scared
of."
IN COASTAL AREAS, THE WINTER STORM IS MOSTLY BRINGING HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG
WINDS OF UP TO 70 MILES PER HOUR. THE STRONG GUSTS CAUSING MORE PROBLEMS FOR
TRAVELERS.
NATIONWIDE- AT LEAST 350 FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED TODAY, OVER THE
LAST 48 HOURS, IT'S MORE THAN 25-HUNDRED.
POWER WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR OVER 150-THOUSAND HOMES FROM TEXAS TO VERMONT.
IN ARKANSAS ALONE , THERE ARE MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND WITHOUT POWER.
PEOPLE IN OHIO ARE DIGGING OUT, TRYING TO CLEAN UP THE MESS.
FROM TEXAS TO ALABAMA, AT LEAST 34 TORNADOES TOUCHED DOWN.
THIS TWISTER PACKED 110 MILE PER HOUR WINDS
TODAY, PEOPLE ARE PICKING UP THE DEBRIS.
THE DEATH TOLL FROM THE POWERFUL WINTER STORM HAS RISEN, SO FAR, AT LEAST
NINE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED.
"It is really bad out here. I see accidents around here, police
everywhere, it's no joke."
POLICE ARE CAUTIONING DRIVERS TO BE CAREFUL ON SLIPPERY ROADS AND TO BE ON
THE LOOK OUT FOR BLACK ICE.
RIGHT NOW, 61 PERCENT OF THE COUNTRY IS COVERED IN SOME KIND OF SNOWFALL -
- HERE IN NEW YORK CITY ITS A WET MESS- WITH PEOPLE BRACING FOR MORE SNOW
AND RAIN THE NEXT 48 HOURS. ANNALISA PETRALIA, ABC NEWS, NEW YORK.
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CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF A TORNADO.
IT HIT CHRISTMAS DAY --TOUCHING DOWN IN MOBILE ALABAMA.
THIS VIDEO WAS CAUGHT BY A WALGREEN'S SURVEILLANCE CAMERA.
YOU CAN SEE THE CARS---WINDS SO STRONG THERE ROCKING BACK AND FORTH.
DEBRIS BEING TOSSED AROUND IN THE PARKING LOT
CUSTOMERS FRIGHTENED INSIDE THE STORE.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS THE TORNADO WAS AN E-F-2.
THE WINDS WHIPPING THROUGH ----UP TO 135 MILES-PER-HOUR.
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AS WE MENTIONED--FLIGHTS ARE GETTING CANCELLED ACROSS THE BOARD.
DELAYS ARE ALSO LEAVING PASSENGERS STRANDED --THANKS TO THAT WINTER STORM THAT CONTINUES TO MOVE EAST ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
IF YOU'RE HEADING TO RSW --HERE'S A LOOK AT THE CURRENT FLIGHT SCHEDULE.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR FLIGHT AHEAD OF TIME.
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COPS SAY A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DOCTOR ERUPTED INTO A SCREAMING, FIGHTING TANTRUM AT R-S-W TODAY.
45 YEAR OLD NANA MIMURA IS UNDER ARREST TONIGHT.
INVESTIGATORS SAY SHE BECAME ENRAGED AT A SPIRIT AIRLINES COUNTER.
ABC7'S JOELLE PARKS FIGURED OUT WHAT LED TO THE OUTBURST--
AND GOT THE RESPONSE FROM THE AIRLINE.
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ANYONE WHO'S TRAVELED DURING THE HOLIDAY KNOWS IT CAN BE FRUSTRATING, BUT PORT AUTHORITY POLICE TELL US ONE WOMAN TOOK IT TO FAR THIS MORNING AT THIS SPIRIT AIRLINE COUNTY
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NANA MIMURA THOUGHT SHE WAS CATCHING 6:15 FLIGHT BACK HOME TO DETROIT THIS MORNING.
BUT THE FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE THE AIRLINE WAS SHORT A CREW MEMBER.
ACCORDING TO THE REPORT WHEN POLICE ARRIVED THEY FOUND MIMURA AND HER HUSBAND YELLING AT THE AGENTS.
THEY ASKED THEM TO BACK OFF.
HE DID.
SHE DIDN'T.
POLICE SAY MIMURA BEGAN TAKING PHOTOS OF THE STAFF WITH HER IPHONE CAMERA WHILE SWEARING AND YELLING.
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A spokesperson for spirit airlines says
' The customer and her husband requested a refund rather than waiting until this afternoon's flight, which we provided. She then started causing a disturbance. When police were called in, she was escorted away.'
MIMURA WAS TAKEN TO THE LEE COUNTY JAIL.
SHE'S CHARGED WITH TRESPASSING AND RESISTING ARREST. SHE IS OUT ON 1 THOUSAND DOLLAR BOND.
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ROAD RAGE HAS A DJJ DETENTION OFFICER FACING CHARGES IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
STEVE RUTHVEN SAYS HE WAS DRIVING IN THE CAR WITH HIS FAMILY WHEN TAMIKO ELLEN DRIFTED INTO HIS LANE.
HE SAYS HE HONKED AT HER.
THEY KEPT DRIVING BUT THE OFF DUTY DETENTION OFFICER BEGAN YELLING AT HIM.
HE YELLED BACK.
RUTHVEN SAYS ELLEN THEN THREW HER FULL COFFEE CUP OUT OF HER WINDOW AT HIS CAR.
THEN --
HE SAYS SHE CUT HIM OFF --SWIPING HIS CAR BEFORE SPEEDING OFF.
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"It was Hard enough to where it almost pushed me to where I was almost going into oncoming traffic.
ELLEN WAS ARRESTED FOR HIT AND RUN AND FOR THROWING COFFEE AT THE CAR.
SHE WORKS AT THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY IN FORT MYERS.
A SPOKESPERSON SAYS SHE IS STILL WORKING THERE, BUT WILL NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH YOUTH WHILE OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENT.
ELLEN IS NOT COMMENTING.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THEY TASED A HOMELESS MAN TWICE WHILE ARRESTING HIM.
THEY FOUND ROBERT WHYTE IN FRONT OF A VACANT BUSINESS IN PORT CHARLOTTE YESTERDAY.
THEY ACCUSE HIM OF CALLING 9-1-1 WHEN THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY.
DEPUTIES SAY WHYTE KICKED DEPUTIES AND TRIED TO RUN AWAY.
SO THEY TASED HIM TWICE.
HE NOW FACES FOUR CHARGES.
HE'S STILL IN JAIL RIGHT NOW.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR 3 MEN TONIGHT WHO STOLE MORE THAN A DOZEN FIREARMS FROM A NORTH FORT MYERS HOME.
IT HAPPENED LAST FRIDAY.
HERE ARE SOME SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS.
DEPUTIES SAY THE MEN BROKE INTO THE HOME AND STOLE 19 SECURED FIREARMS.
THE WEAPONS ARE ALL LEGALLY-OWNED.
THEY INCLUDE A SHOTGUN, FOUR AK-47S, A 9MM RIFLE, SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES, AND REVOLVERS.
THE MEN LEFT IN A DARK-COLORED FOUR-DOOR TOYOTA CAMRY.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OR CRIME STOPPERS.
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DEVELOPING NEWS OPEN
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PRESIDENT OBAMA AND CONGRESS ARE BACK IN WASHINGTON TONIGHT.
THEY HAVE JUST FOUR DAYS TO TACKLE THE FISCAL CLIFF.
JANUARY FIRST --
YOUR TAXES GO UP.
AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS KICK IN.
THE SENATE RETURNED TO WORK TODAY.
IT'S THEIR LAST-GASP EFFORT TO REACH AN AGREEMENT.
BUT HOPES HAVE QUICKLY DIMMED.
THE SENATE'S TOP DEMOCRAT SAYS THE SITUATION'S GRIM.
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10 03 47 if we go over the cliff, and it looks like that's where we're headed, the house/ they are not here in washington dc, they are not here.
THE HOUSE NOT IN SESSION.
AND SENATOR REID BLAMES HOUSE
REPUBLICANS -- SPECIFICALLY SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER FOR THAT.
HE ACCUSED BOEHNER OF RUNNING A DICTATORSHIP AND CARING MORE ABOUT KEEPING HIS JOB THAN REACHING A DEAL.
IN RESPONSE, THE SPEAKER SAYS THE SENATOR SHOULD TALK LESS AND LEGISLATE MORE.
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WE'RE STILL WAITING ON AN UPDATE ON THE CONDITION OF FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH.
RIGHT NOW HE'S IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT A HOUSTON HOSPITAL FOR A FEVER.
HE'S BEEN HOSPITALIZED FOR MORE THAN A MONTH WITH A BRONCHITIS-LIKE COUGH.
BUSH'S SPOKESMAN SAYS THE 88-YEAR OLD IS ALERT AND TALKING WITH MEDICAL STAFF,.
HIS FAMILY IS BY HIS SIDE.
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A ROAD IS BACK OPEN IN NAPLES TONIGHT --
AFTER A DUMP TRUCK ROLLED OVER EARLIER TODAY.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO!
TROOPERS SAY THE TRUCK DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, HIT TWO CARS THEN FLIPPED OVER.
THE TRUCK SPILLED 50-THOUSAND POUNDS OF SAND ALL OVER COLLIER BOULEVARD AT GRAND LELY DRIVE.
NORTHBOUND LANES OF COLLIER WERE CLOSED FOR THREE HOURS.
THAT CAUSING A TRAFFIC MESS.
FOUR PEOPLE SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES.
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"Saw the car that's smashed up and the truck that's overturned. It's pretty insane this is a wide road."
TROOPERS SAY THE TRUCK DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, HIT TWO CARS THEN FLIPPED OVER.
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FORT MYERS BEACH FIRE FIGHTERS PLAN TO USE NEW TECHNOLOGY TO CUT COSTS-- AND BETTER HANDLE EMERGENCIES.
THE DEPARTMENT IS CREATING AN ONLINE DATABASE,
CAPTAIN RON MARTIN SAYS THE NEW "MOBILE EYES" COMPUTER SOFTWARE CUTS OUT 3 TO 4 HOURS OF PAPERWORK EACH DAY.
THE PROGRAM'S MAPS POINT OUT HAZARDS INSIDE BUILDINGS--
AND IT CALCULATES HOW MANY GALLONS PER MINUTE OF WATER IT WILL TAKE TO FIGHT A FIRE.
MARTIN SAYS THEY CAN SHARE THE DATA AUTOMATICALLY WITH OTHER FIRE DISTRICTS THAT HELP OUT AT A SCENE.
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17:11 the goal of the program is that when they get dispatched they will see our information and they'll be able to say hey we're going to an occupancy that has a shared common attic does it have a sprinkler system in it 17:22
THE DISTRICT BOUGHT THE PROGRAM IN AUGUST FOR 27-HUNDRED DOLLARS.
THEY EXPECT TO SPEND ANOTHER 54 HUNDRED GETTING NEW INSPECTORS LICENSED TO USE THE PROGRAM.
IT'S EXPECTED TO BE UP AND RUNNING BY APRIL.
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NEW AT 5 --
CAPE CORAL GETS A FULL-TIME UTILITIES EXTENSION PROJECT MANAGER!
HIS JOB -- EXPAND YOUR WATER AND SEWER SERVICE.
BACK IN FEBRUARY -- CAPE LEADERS DECIDED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE CONTROVERSIAL U-E-P.
PART OF THE PROCESS INCLUDED HIRING A PERSON TO WORK SOLELY ON THE PROJECT.
THE CITY MANAGER CHOSE PAUL CLINGHAN FOR THE JOB.
AFTER ABOUT A WEEK ON THE JOB -- HE SAT DOWN WITH ABC7.
HE TELLS US HE'S PLANNING FOR SHOVELS TO BE IN THE GROUND BY SUMMER.
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"90 percent of the projects I've done over the years is design, bid, build. That brings a methodical approach to getting it out to bid."
CLINGHAN MUST FIRST FOCUS ON SOUTHWEST SIX AND SEVEN -- AN AREA NEAR TRAFLAGAR PARKWAY AND CHIQUITA BOULEVARD.
HE HAS 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
HE EARNS ALMOST 100 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR IN HIS NEW JOB.
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NEXT AT 5 OPEN
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IT'S BEEN A TERRIBLE SEASON FOR RETAILERS.
BUT LOW SALES --MEAN BETTER DEALS FOR YOU.
IN TODAY'S ABC7 SMART SHOPPER WE SHOW YOU WHICH STORES ARE HAVING THE BIGGEST SALES.
AND IF YOU SHOP ONLINE --
CLICKING ON YOUR FAVORITE ITEMS CAN DRIVE THE PRICE UP.
WE'LL TELL YOU HOW RETAILERS ARE TRACKING YOUR LIKES.
AND HOW YOU CAN BEAT THEM AT THEIR OWN GAME.
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MORE SNOW IS POURING DOWN TONIGHT.
THIS VIDEO --OUT OF COLUMBUS OHIO.
RESIDENTS THERE -- ARE DIGGING THEIR WAY OUT OF THE SNOW PILES.
THE WINTER STORM WILL STICK AROUND.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECASTS TEMPERATURES WON'T GET ABOVE FREEZING THERE UNTIL SATURDAY.
AND THERE'S A CHANCE OF MORE SNOWFALL TOMORROW NIGHT.
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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.
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CLOUDS COME BACK TOMORROW
The weather tomorrow will feature more clouds and warmer temperatures as the wind starts to shift more from the south. Tonight will be partly cloudy and another chilly evening is on the way. Temperatures will quickly drop into the 50's this evening and we will land in the 40's again tomorrow morning. Chilly mid-40's will be on the thermometers a few miles away from the Gulf and our beaches will stay in the lower 50's. As Friday afternoon rolls around you'll notice and increase in clouds and there may even be one or two isolated rain showers before sunset. Highs on Friday will climb to the mid 70's.
On Saturday, another cold front is forecast to cross southwest Florida. It looks like a very similar forecast to what we saw yesterday - a quick passing of some downpours in the late day followed by some partial clearing in the evening. Temperatures will get to 80 on Saturday before the front goes by. On Sunday I expect another cool day with a high around 65 to 70 degrees and lots of sunshine returning.
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CHRISTMAS IS OVER --BUT SHOPPING ISNT.
NOW --IS ACTUALLY THE BEST TIME TO HEAD TO THE MALL.
RETAILERS ARE STRUGGLING THIS SEASON.
SALES WERE SUPPOSE TO GO UP --BUT THE SLIGHT INCREASE WASN'T ENOUGH.
AND THAT'S GOOD NEWS FOR YOU
ABC 7 SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI IS HERE WITH MORE ON WHICH STORES ARE GETTING DESPERATE.
AND WHERE YOU CAN FIND THE BEST DEALS.
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RETAILERS WANT TO KEEP BUILDING SHOPPING MOMENTUM INTO THE NEW YEAR WHICH MEANS EXTRA DISCOUNTS THE REST OF THIS WEEK ON EVERYTHING FROM CLOTHING TO ELECTRONICS.
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NATS - BAGS
JAMES LULLO BREATHS A SIGH OF RELIEF NOW THAT CHRISTMAS IS OVER-
BUT HE KNOWS THE REAL SHOPPING IS JUST BEGINNING.
14:24:39 4
"Browsing and returning things we didn't like."
WHILE THE FAMILY RETURNS THE GIFTS THAT WEREN'T A BIG HIT WITH 5 -YEAR - OLD AUTUMN -
RETAIL INDUSTRY EXPERTS SAY THEY'LL FINALLY SEE THE TYPES OF MARKDOWNS ON EVERY SHOPPER'S WISH LIST.
IN FACT - SOME PREDICT CONSUMERS WILL SEE PRICES SLASHED AS MUCH AS 80 PERCENT AFTER PRE-CHRISTMAS SALES DIDN'T LIVE UP TO EXPECTATIONS.
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"We need to purchase more things now that after xmas sales"
ACCORDING TO SALE TRACKERS AT DEALIO - THE PLACES WITH THE BIGGEST SALES THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK INCLUDE SOME OF OUR BIGGEST RETAILERS.
WALMART HAS MORE THAN 100 ITEMS ON SALE AT HALF OFF - INCLUDING BIG TICKET ITEMS IN THE ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT.
AND - YOU CAN GET FREE SHIPPING ONLINE - WHERE THERE ARE MANY MORE ITEMS ON SALE THAN IN STORE.
TARGET IS OFFERING 10 DOLLAR GIFT CARDS WITH A 75 DOLLAR PURCHASE
AND BEST BUY IS CUTTING THE PRICE OF SMARTPHONES BY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
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"My piano and my archery set."
WHETHER YOUR SHOPPING FOR BIG GIFTS OR SMALL -
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COUPON CODES ON SITES LIKE COUPONS.COM AND DEALNEWS.
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WE HAVE A LIST OF HOURS AND DEALS DURING AFTER CHRISTMAS SALES FOR INDIVIDUAL STORES ON OUR WEBSITE ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM - JUST CLICK ON SMART SHOPPER.
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ALSO IN YOUR ABC7 SMART SHOPPER TONIGHT --
THIS WAS FASCINATING.
WHEN YOU'RE SHOPPING ONLINE --
THE MORE YOU LOOK AT AN ITEM, THE MORE LIKELY THE PRICE WILL GO UP.
IT'S SOMETHING CALLED DYNAMIC PRICING.
SOFTWARE ON YOUR BROWSER CALLED COOKIES TRACKS YOUR COMPUTER I-D.
THESE COOKIES COLLECT INFORMATION ON WHERE YOU'VE SHOPPED AND WHAT YOU'VE BOUGHT.
AND, IF YOU'VE SHOPPED AT HIGH END SITES, THEY MIGHT SET YOUR PRICE HIGHER!
BUT, WE FOUND OUT THERE ARE WAYS TO BEAT DYNAMIC PRICING.
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"Use multiple computers, use multiple accounts just don't reveal your behavior if you want to be anonymous."
DYNAMIC PRICING ISN'T ALL BAD.
FOR EXAMPLE --
IF YOU KEEP WATCHING AN ITEM ON LINE, BUT YOU DON'T BUY IT.
AFTER AWHILE, THE SELLER MAY DROP THE PRICE AND SEND YOU AN EMAIL LETTING YOU KNOW.
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A RECALL ALERT TONIGHT FOR PARENTS.
FOUR NATIONAL RETAILERS ARE RECALLING MORE THAN 150 THOUSAND BABY RECLINERS.
AMAZON DOT COM, BUY BUY BABY, DIAPERS DOT COM, TOYS R US AND BABIES R US ARE PULLING NAP NANNIES OFF STORE SHELVES.
THERE'S BEEN AT LEAST FIVE INFANT DEATHS AND DOZENS OF REPORTS OF CHILDREN NEARLY FALLING OUT OF THEN DUE TO DEFECTS IN ITS DESIGN, WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
THE MANUFACTURER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS, SO YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE RETAILER FOR A REFUND.
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A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE FOR A YOUNG BOY --LEAVES HIM AND HIS FAMILY SPEECHLESS.
HOW PORN ENDED UP ON HIS NEW TOY.
PLUS --
A CHRISTMAS MORNING HEIST AT WALMART CAUGHT ON TAPE.
HOW THESE THEIVES GOT AWAY WITH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN MERCHANDISE.
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BUMP IN W/ ANCHOR MICS
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CHRISTMAS DAY EXCITEMENT QUICKLY TURNED TO SHOCK FOR ONE FAMILY.
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY FOUND PORNOGRAPHIC PICTURES ON A REFURBISHED GAME DEVICE THAT SANTA BROUGHT HIM.
THE BOY'S FATHER SAYS THE GIFT HAS TRAUMATIZED HIS ENTIRE FAMILY.
MEAGAN FITZGERALD REPORTS.
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When you're a kid.hands down, the best part about Christmas.is jumping out of bed.
"it's really exhilarating"
And seeing all the toys Santa brought you.
Especially when you're 5.and especially when you've been wanting all year 'round for that that special toy.
"I got a 3ds.yeah you got a 3ds that's right and these are some of the pictures we took this morning, there's Braden."
But Wednesday morning--that excitement turned to horror.
"He handed the 3ds to Bryton and Bryton said dad I don't think he should be looking at these pictures."
"I said dad this ds has porn on it and I handed him the ds and he got up and walked right to the phone."
"I lost it.I called just everybody"
It was hard for Mark Giles's two young sons to see pornographic images on their toy.but it was even harder for him - a dad who tried so hard to make Christmas special.
"about 9 images of sexual activity on this toy that he got from Santa that Santa got from GameStop."
So GameStop tried to make it right-- they told Giles the images were from the previous owner-- and they weren't caught before the refurbished device was sold.
"you can't unsee this he's 5 years old maybe when he's 18 or 20 maybe he won't know anything about it but he's not going to forget about it tomorrow."
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MEAGAN FITZGERALD REPORTING.
GAMESTOP SAYS THEY'RE LOOKING INTO THIS.
FOR NOW, THE STORE HAS GIVEN THE FAMILY AN UPGRADED VERSION OF THE NINTENDO THREE-D-S. ALONG WITH SEVERAL GAMES.
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FIREFIGHTERS AND THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL ARE PLAYING THE BLAME GAME.
THIS COMING AFTER A FIRE ENGINE BREAKS DOWN AND CANT MAKE IT TO A CALL.
WHY THE CITY SAYS IT'S THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS FAULT.
PLUS--
A FLORIDA BOUND FLIGHT --NEVER TAKES OFF.
WHERE IT ENDED UP --THAT LEFT PASSENGERS IN SHOCK.
AND --
COULD GENES HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING?
IT'S WHAT DOCTORS WANT TO FIND OUT.
THE STUDY --HOPING TO UNCOVER A MOTIVE.
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BUMP OUT W/ MUSIC
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MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 5-30 --
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE STRANDED AT AIRPORTS TONIGHT.
THE POWERFUL WINTER STORM HAS CANCELLED MORE FLIGHTS.
IT'S ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR AT LEAST 15 DEATHS.
AND ANOTHER WINTER STORM IS ON THE WAY.
FORECASTERS SAY IT WILL BRING SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW TO THE MIDWEST TOMORROW.
THE STORM WILL THEN MOVE NORTHEAST ON SATURDAY.
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A WOMAN IS FACING CHARGES AFTER AN ALTERCATION AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
PORT AUTHORITY POLICE SAY THIS WOMAN WAS UPSET AFTER HER FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED.
SHE'S ACCUSED OF SWEARING AND YELLING AT THE TICKET AGENTS AND FIGHTING WITH POLICE DURING HER ARREST.
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FOUR DAYS LEFT --
AND NO SIGN OF AN AGREEMENT ON THE FISCAL CLIFF.
TODAY -- JUST MORE BICKERING.
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND CONGRESS ARE BACK IN WASHINGTON.
THEY HOPE TO HAMMER OUT A COMPROMISE.
BUT IF THERE'S NO DEAL, YOUR TAXES GO UP JANUARY FIRST.
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FIREFIGHTERS ARE BATTLING THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL TONIGHT.
THEY'RE ARUGING OVER WHAT CAUSED A FIRE ENGINE TO BREAK DOWN DURING AN EMERGENCY.
HI I'M JEFF BUTERA.
AND I'M CHRISTINA LUSBY.
AT FIRST THE FIREFIGHTERS BLAMED THE CITY.
THEY SAY THE DEPARTMENT NEEDS TO HIRE A FULL-TIME MAINTENCE WORKER.
BUT, TODAY WE LEARNED THE CITY IS NOW BLAMING THE FIREFIGHTERS.
THEY SAY THEY DIDN'T CHECK THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT
ABC7'S STEVE CAMPION SORTS THROUGH THE MESS.
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WHEN LIFE OR DEATH CAN COME DOWN TO MERE MINUTES IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION -- YOU WANT FIREFIGHTERS POSITIONED ON THE VERY BEST EQUIPMENT --THERE ASAP.
AS WE FIRST REPORTED THIS PAST MONTH -- AN ENGINE FAILURE LEFT FIRST RESPONDERS CALLING FOR OTHER HELP.
TODAY -- WE WERE TOLD IT NEVER HAD TO HAPPEN IF ONLY THOSE FIREFIGHTERS TRIED A QUOTE "MORE PROACTIVE APPROACH."
TAKE MINI PKG
"Theres an structure fire."
NOVEMBER 30TH -- FIRE TENDER FIVE NEVER ARRIVES AT THIS CAPE CORAL HOUSE FIRE.
"Tanker, how far are you out? Tanker 5, I could not get it to crank the battery was dead. The auto ejector ejected and the battery died again."
FIREFIGHTERS BLAMED THE CITY -- SAYING THEIR MAINTENANCE SYSTEM FAILED AND ASKED FOR A NEW POSITION WITHIN THEIR DEPARTMENT.
TODAY IN A MEMO WE OBTAINED -- THE CITY'S PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FIRED BACK.
HE DEFENDED THE CURRENT PRACTICE AND WROTE "FURTHER REVIEW BY FLEET INDICATES THE ISSUE WAS PROBABLY CAUSED INADVERTENTLY BY THE FIRE DEPARMENT USERS OF THIS VEHICLE."
AFTER A FULL REPORT -- PUBLIC WORKS FOUND FIREFIGHTER'S IMPROPRELY STORED EQUIPMENT KNOCKED THE BATTERY CHARGER OFFLINE WHICH IS WHY THE ENGINE COULDN'T START.
Mayor John Sullivan, Cape Coral
5617 "in this case, there was a failure because someone didn't look at a gauge that would have told them immediately something was wrong."
NOW -- THE FIRE UNION WHICH FIRST SOUNDED THE ALARM ABOUT MAINTENANCE ISSUE DIDNT WANT TO COMMENT ON THIS STORY.
THEIR PRESIDENT TOLD US THEIR POSITION IS SIMPLE -- THEY JUST WANT TO GET EVERY EQUIPMENT RESOLVED FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND ALL CITIZENS.
IN CAPE CORAL, STEVE CAMPION ABC7.
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ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LARGEST COMMUNITIES NOW HAS PERMANENT ACCESS TO ESTERO BAY.
THE PELICAN LANDING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION JUST BOUGHT COCONUT POINT MARINA FROM WCI PROPERTIES.
IT HAS 34-HUNDRED RESIDENTS.
INCLUDED IN THE 700-THOUSAND DOLLAR COST----22 BOAT SLIPS AND SAILING RENTALS.
PELICAN LANDING ALREADY RUNS A BOAT SHUTTLE FROM THE MARINA TO THEIR BEACH PARK ON BIG HICKORY ISLAND.
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RESEARCHERS ARE STUDYING THE D-N-A OF THE GUNMAN IN THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING.
THEY WANT TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIGURE OUT HIS MOTIVES.
THEY THINK THEIR STUDY MIGHT REVEAL ABNORMALITIES OR MUTATIONS IN THE SHOOTER'S D-N-A.
EXPERTS THINK THIS COULD BE A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STUDY.
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NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT HAS RECEIVED SO MANY GIFTS SINCE THE SHOOTING---OFFICIALS ARE ASKING THE PEOPLE TO STOP.
THE COMMUNITY HAS RECEIVED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ITEMS RANGING FROM TOYS TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS ARE NOW WORKING THROUGH A WAREHOUSE FULL OF THEM.
THEY'RE TRYING TO DETERMINE THE BEST WAY TO DISTRIBUTE IT ALL.
AND WE TOLD YOU YESTERDAY OTHER MEMENTOS LIKE FLOWERS, LETTERS, AND PHOTOS WILL BE PART OF A FUTURE PERMANENT MEMORIAL.
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A MAN ACCUSED OF GOING ON A SHOOTING SPREE IN MICHIGAN IS NOW CHARGED WITH TERRORISM TONIGHT.
RAULIE CASTEEL WAS ARRAIGNED TODAY.
AUTHORITIES SAY HE TARGETED DRIVERS ALONG THE INTERSTATE 96 CORRIDOR IN THE SOUTHEASTERN PART OF THE STATE.
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FEWER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY THIS YEAR.
A NEW REPORT SAYS THE NUMBER OF DEATHS WERE DOWN BY ABOUT 20 PERCENT IN THE U-S THIS YEAR.
THAT'S AFTER RISING THE TWO PREVIOUS YEARS.
THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND SAYS 127 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS DIED WHILE ON THE JOB THIS YEAR.
THE MAJORITY OF THEM WERE EITHER SHOT OR DIED IN A CAR CRASH.
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WE HAVE SOME DRAMATIC VIDEO TO SHOW YOU TONIGHT FROM NEW MEXICO.
POLICE THERE BROKE UP A FIGHT BETWEEN TWO VETERANS THAT COULD HAVE TURNED DEADLY.
WATCH THIS!
Police Officer- Drop the gun, drop the gun!
WHEN POLICE GOT THERE -
THEY SAY THEY FOUND CHRIS WILLIAMS HOLDING A GUN TO THE BACK OF A MAN'S HEAD.
OFFICERS SAY BOTH MEN GOT INTO AN ALTERCATION OVER A BUMPER STICKER ON WILLIAMS' TRUCK.
IT SAID DEROGATORY THINGS ABOUT PRESIDENT OBAMA.
WILLIAMS WAS ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT.
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POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A CHRISTMAS MORNING HEIST AT A NEW MEXICO WALMART.
THE CROOKS GOT AWAY WITH MORE THAN 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF MERCHANDISE INCLUDING RIFLES.
IT ALL WAS CAUGHT ON TAPE.
CHRIS RAMIREZ SHOWS US THE VIDEO.
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THERE ARE THREE OF THEM.DRESSED IN BLACK, COVERED BY MASKS.
THEY TROLL THE STORE, SMASHING OUT GLASS TO STEAL VIDEO GAMES AND ELECTRONICS.
SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS THEM TAKING A CROW BAR TO THE JEWELRY COUNTER.
THEY EVEN WENT TO THE CASH REGISTER TO STEAL CIGARETTE CARTONS.
THEY ALSO GOT AWAY WITH FOUR RIFLES.WHICH IS MOST TROUBLING TO LOS LUNAS'S POLICE CHIEF.
"They are going to be have to sold illegally. whoever will buy a rifle illegally will use it for illegal purposes. So it could here stay within our county or within our state and be used in a more violent crime say an armed robbery or a domestic. Let's say a murder or it could be shipped over the border to Mexico and be used by the drug cartel."
WALMART HAS AN ELABORATE NETWORK OF SECURITY CAMERAS WHICH PICKED UP THE THIEVES EVERY MOVE AND IT PICKED THIS UP TOO.
THAT CAR IS THE STORE'S SECURITY GUARD WHO SITS IN THE SAME SPOT FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR.
IN ALL, THE THREE THIEVES STOLE 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF MERCHANDISE.
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ABC7 HAS MORE UNBELIEVABLE VIDEO TONIGHT OF A FISH TANK EXPLODING AT A SHOPPING MALL IN CHINA.
YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS.
YOU SEE THE WATER FLOODING OVER BYSTANDERS.
THE THICK GLASS GOES FLYING.
IT WAS LIKE A TIDAL WAVE.
OFFICIALS SAY THE TANK WAS TOO OLD.
THAT CAUSED THE EXPLOSION.
A COSMETICS COUNTER NEAR THE AQUARIUM ALSO COLLAPSED.
16 PEOPLE WERE HURT.
MOST OF THE INJURIES WERE MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES.
BUT ONE MAN DID SUFFER A BROKEN LEG.
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ALSO IN CHINA,
CHECK OUT THIS GIANT SINK HOLE
IT'S MORE THAN 30-FEET-WIDE.
AUTHORITIES TURNED OFF TWO GAS PIPELINES AND A WATER PIPELINE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
RIGHT NOW, CREWS ARE WORKING TO REPAIR THE ROAD.
THE CAUSE OF THE CAVE-IN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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SOME FRIGHTNING MOMENTS FOR PASSENGERS ON A PLANE HEADED TO FLORIDA.
THE SOUTHWEST FLIGHT WAS ABOUT TO TAKE-OFF THIS MORNING FROM LONG ISLAND'S MACARTHUR AIRPORT FOR TAMPA WHEN IT SLID OFF THE TAXIWAY AND GOT STUCK IN THE GRASS.
NEARLY 130 PASSENGERS WERE ON BOARD.
THEY WERE TAKEN OFF THE PLANE AND BUSED BACK TO THE AIRPORT.
CREWS THEN WORKED TO GET THE PLANE BACK ON THE RUNWAY.
NO ONE WAS HURT.
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A MISSING ELDERLY COUPLE IS SAFE TONIGHT AFTER TRAVELING 400 MILES THE WRONG WAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
THE COUPLE ARE IN THEIR 80S.
THEY HEADED OUT FOR WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A 10-MINUTE DRIVE TO THEIR DAUGHTER'S HOUSE IN REDDING, CALIFORNIA.
WHEN THEY DIDN'T SHOW UP, THEIR DAUGHTER REPORTED THEM MISSING.
AUTHORITIES FOUND THEM TUESDAY NIGHT.
TROOPERS SAY THE TWO DROVE NORTH UNTIL THEIR CAR RAN OUT OF GAS.
THEY SAY THE WOMAN NEEDED AN OXYGEN TANK AND THEY WERE CONFUSED.
BUT NO ONE WAS HURT.
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"They were, we believe, suffering from dehydration - they had been driving for 12 hours - no food, no sleep, no water."
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"We're unsure how they made it this far and until they can tell us the whole story, it's a mystery."
THE COUPLE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION.
THE FAMILY IS MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO DRIVE TO OREGON TO PICK THEM UP.
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AN A-B-C 7 UPDATE TONIGHT --
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN SAYS HE *WILL* SIGN A BILL BANNING AMERICANS FROM ADOPTING RUSSIAN CHILDREN.
THE RUSSIANS ARE RETALIATING AGAINST A NEW AMERICAN LAW.
THAT LAW CALLS FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIANS -- DEEMED GUILTY OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.
FOR YEARS RUSSIA HAS BEEN THE SINGLE BIGGEST SOURCE OF ADOPTED CHILDREN BY U-S FAMILIES.
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A NEW DEVICE IS HELPING DOCTORS DEAL WITH INFERTILITY.
IT ALLOWS THEM TO MONITOR AN EMBRYO'S GROWTH, ALMOST MINUTE BY MINUTE.
THEY THEN CAN SELECT THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR SUCCESSFUL INVITRO FERTILIZATION.
MONICA ROBINS SHOWS US HOW IT WORKS.
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ED AND CAROLINE MARKS FELL IN LOVE AND HOPED FOR CHILDREN.
GENETIC TESTING SHOWED ED HAD A CHROMOSOMAL DEFECT THAT MAKES CONCEPTION DIFFICULT.
"Balanced Robertsonian translocation of the thirteenth and fourteenth chromosomes which basically means your thirteenth and fourteenth chromosomes are fused together."
TWO ROUNDS OF I-V-F DID NOT SUCCEED EITHER. THAT'S WHEN THEY BECAME CANDIDATES FOR SOMETHING NEW IN THE WORLD OF REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE.
IT'S CALLED AN EMBRYOSCOPE. IT'S NOT A MAGIC BULLET, BUT IT IS A HIGH TECH INCUBATOR AND TIME LAPSE CAMERA THAT CAPTURES THE BEGINNING OF LIFE.
"Imagine you're able to see every minute of the embryo's development even before it's transferred to the uterus before it implants on the uterine wall you're able to see this embryo. It's never been possible before."
TRADITIONALLY, DOCTOR NINA DESAI TAKES AN EMBRYO OUT OF THE INCUBATOR ONCE A DAY TO LOOK AT IT UNDER A MICROSCOPE.
BUT A LOT CAN HAPPEN THAT SHE'D MISS.
"See how big it's getting it's bigger than the well you would never ever be able to see this in culture."
THE EMBRYOSCOPE KEEPS THE EMBRYOS IN A SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT AND TRACKS EVERY SECOND.
THAT GIVES DOCTORS AN EVEN BETTER CHANCE TO CATCH EVEN THE MOST SUBTLE CHANGES.
it's a wealth of information we're learning so much that we hadn't realized happens to an embryo as it grows so we are just blown away by this, it's an amazing, amazing technology."
"She pointed out ones that were growing well you could really tell a difference between ones that were sort of stuck."
"The embryoscope helped Doctor Desai determine which of Caroline's embryos were the best to choose. Five were deemed unsuitable. Another five were frozen. Two were near perfect. Those were implanted and one of them took, and then split into twin girls."
"I think it will revolutionize the way we practice embryology. "
"We were pretty overwhelmed."
"Yeah, it was like science fiction."
ED AND CAROLINE AS NOW SPENDING THEIR DAYS GETTING READY FOR LIFE AS PARENTS. THEIR TWIN GIRLS ARE DUE THIS WINTER.
THEY'LL HAVE A VERY SPECIAL VIDEO TO SHOW THEIR GIRLS OF THEIR FIRST SIX DAYS OF LIFE.
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NEXT AT 5 OPEN
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NO MORE WORRIES AT THE DENTIST.
WE TAKE YOU BEHIND THE SCENES OF AN OFFICE IN FLORIDA WHERE YOU CAN GET A FACIAL EVEN BOTOX WITH A CLEANING.
PLUS--
SAVING YOU MONEY.
WE SHARE SOME MOVIE THEATER SECRETS --
THEY'LL HELP YOU CUT COSTS AND CALORIES.
WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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THIS IS THE SCENE RIGHT NOW IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK.
ROADS THERE HAVE ALREADY BEEN PLOWED, BUT SNOW REMAINS PILED ON THE SIDES OF STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS.
AND IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THIS WEATHER WILL BE LETTING UP.
MORE SNOW FALL IS EXPECTED THERE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.
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AD-LIB WEATHER CHAT
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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.
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CLOUDS COME BACK TOMORROW
The weather tomorrow will feature more clouds and warmer temperatures as the wind starts to shift more from the south. Tonight will be partly cloudy and another chilly evening is on the way. Temperatures will quickly drop into the 50's this evening and we will land in the 40's again tomorrow morning. Chilly mid-40's will be on the thermometers a few miles away from the Gulf and our beaches will stay in the lower 50's. As Friday afternoon rolls around you'll notice and increase in clouds and there may even be one or two isolated rain showers before sunset. Highs on Friday will climb to the mid 70's.
On Saturday, another cold front is forecast to cross southwest Florida. It looks like a very similar forecast to what we saw yesterday - a quick passing of some downpours in the late day followed by some partial clearing in the evening. Temperatures will get to 80 on Saturday before the front goes by. On Sunday I expect another cool day with a high around 65 to 70 degrees and lots of sunshine returning.
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MANY PEOPLE GET STRESSED ABOUT GOING TO THE DENTIST.
SO STRESSED MANY DON'T GO AT ALL.
BUT AT A DENTAL OFFICE IN FLORIDA YOU CAN RELAX.
IT'S A FULL SERVICE SPA TOO.
ABC'S BIANNA GOLODRYGA TAKES YOU INSIDE, WHERE YOU CAN GET A CLEANING AND A MASSAGE.
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WHEN MOST OF US THINK OF GOING TO THE DENTIST THIS IS WHAT WE IMAGINE THE
SCARY LIGHT, THE HIGH PITCHED SOUNDS THAT MAKE US SQUIRM. NOT EXACTLY A SPA
DAY
Dr. Patty
DV1 - 24:30 There are about 30 to 40 millionAmericans who suffer from
dental anxiety and I wanted to do everything I can to make those clients
feel like they are not at the dentist.
HER NAME IS APRIL PATTERSON A DENTIST WHO'S PATIENTS AFFECTIONATELY CALL HER
DR. PATTY BUT WHEN YOU COME TO DR. PATTY'S DENTAL BOUTIQUE IN FT.
LAUDERDALE FLORIDA YOU QUICKLY REALIZE THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER'S DENTIST
OFFICE
Dr. Patty
DV1 - 25:36 I offer high end quality dental services along with a full menu
of spa services/
Dr. Patty
DV1 - 26:18 including facials, massage, full body treatments semi permanent
eyelash extensions and we also have a brow bar that specializes in the
modern technique of Indian hair removal threading for high definition brows.
DV2 - 8:40
CHRISTINA CARTER CAME IN TODAY TO GET HER BRACES OFF BUT WHILE SHE'S HERE
SHE'S ALSO SCHEDULED A FACIAL
Christina Carter
DV2 - 30:19
A busy professional like myself, it's a one stop shop where I can get my
dental work done and I can also get a facial and massage and just relax.
When you're busy its just so nice to have everything all at one spot.
Dr. Patty
DV1 - 26:41 I can give you a great example of how all the services kind of
work together. 26:45 A client is coming in to have their dental veneers done
they come in an hour early they can have a facial or a massage while their
valium takes effect they come in to start their dental procedure and they're
nice and relaxed.
Bianna: Is your philosophy that you know maybe everything is rooted from the
smile but everyone looks at your entire face?
They do.
AND IT ISN'T JUST FOR WOMEN. ANDREW HELLER CAME TO DR. PATTY TO FIX HIS
SMILE AND WALKED OUT LOOKING LIKE A NEW MAN
Dr. Patty with Bianna
DV1- 34:22
He was interested in veneers but we wanted to look at him comprehensively,
the dental work but also the facial aesthetics.
Bianna: So did you give him the idea for botox?
Dr. Patty: Absolutely I suggested it.
37:55 Bianna
Oh wow. That's incredible. He looks like a younger man.
DR. PATTY PUT FILLER AROUND ANDREW'S MOUTH TO LIFT AND ENHANCE HIS SMILE AND
A LITTLE BOTOX IN THE FOREHEAD.
Bianna: How do you feel about the way you look now?
Andrew Heller:
DV2-3:03
I'm thrilled. It turned out better than I could have imagined. /but it took
her a tremendous amount of convincing to do more than just enhancing the
teeth.
Dr. Patty
DV1- 27:34 /people are excited that there's something new something that's
hip they don't feel like they're at the dental office.
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AN AUTHOR IS OFFERING AN UNIQUE REWARD FOR ANYONE WHO FINDS HIS LOST DOG.
DENNIS LEHANE WILL NAME A CHARACTER IN HIS NEXT BOOK AFTER THE PERSON WHO FINDS HER.
LEHANE WROTE SHUTTER ISLAND, MYSTIC RIVER AND GONE BABY GONE.
HE SAYS HIS DOG TESSA, A BLACK AND TAN BEAGLE, JUMPED THE FENCE AT HIS HOME IN BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS ON CHRISTMAS EVE.
TESSA HAS A MICROCHIP UNDER HER SKIN, BUT WAS NOT WEARING HER TAGS AT THE TIME.
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HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR A FISH?
WELL, ONE FISH JUST SOLD FOR 54-THOUSAND DOLLARS DURING AN ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL IN CHINA.
THE FISH WEIGHED 33 POUNDS.
IT'S BECOME A TRADITION IN NORTHEAST CHINA TO AUCTION OFF THE HEAVIEST FISH CAUGHT AT CHAGAN LAKE ON THE FISHING FESTIVAL'S OPENING DAY.
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THE TRUTH IS OUT.
TONIGHT WE ARE REVEALING SOME MOVIE THEATER SECRETS THAT WILL HELP YOU SAVE MONEY AND MAYBE CALORIES.
OUR SMART SHOPPER FOUND OUT TO SAVE SOME CASH.
FIRST TRY TO BUY YOUR TICKETS AT SAVINGS CLUBS LIKE SAM'S OR COSTCO OR THROUGH TRIPLE A.
IT CAN SAVE 25-PERCENT OR MORE.
ALSO GO SEE A MATINEE.
THEY ARE ALMOST ALWAYS CHEAPER.
ANOTHER IDEA-- FIND A LATE-RUN THEATER.
IF YOU WAIT A FEW WEEKS --YOU CAN GET A FIVE-STAR DISCOUNT.
AND IF YOU WONDER WHAT IS ATTRACTING YOU TO BUY POPCORN RIGHT WHEN YOU WALK IN.
THAT SMELL IS FROM COCONUT OIL USED IN THE POPPER AND A FLAVORING CONCOCTION SOMETIMES CALLED FLAVACOL OR SEASON-IT.
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUY SOMETHING FROM APLLE, HEAD TO WALMART.
THE RETAILER IS CUTTING PRICES ON THEIR PRODUCTS RIGHT NOW.
FOR EXAMPLE --
THE I-PHONE 5 NORMALLY SELLS FOR ABOUT 190 DOLLARS.
WAL-MART IS SELLING IT FOR 130 DOLLARS.
THE DEAL IS ONLY AVAILABLE WITH A SERVICE CONTRACT.
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CHAOS IN A MALL FOOD COURT.
PEOPLE SCREAMING --RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES.
THE FIGHT THAT BROKE OUT --
AND WHY IT LEFT SHOPPERS THINKING THEY HEARD GUN SHOTS.
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BUMP IN W/ ANCHOR MICS
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A LARGE BRAWL BREAKS OUT AT A MALL IN CALIFORNIA THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS.
IT SENT SENT SHOPPERS RUNNING FRANTICALLY FOR THE DOOR AFTER SOME THOUGHT THEY HEARD GUNSHOTS.
LONNI RIVERA REPORTS.
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A wave of panic came running across the mall as shoppers scurried away from the chaos that began at the food court.
"Terrifying. It was the scariest moment I've ever had in my life."
POLICE SAY IT ALL BEGAN WHEN A FISTFIGHT GOT OUT OF CONTROL, DRAWING IN AT LEAST 20 JUVENILES.
"He swung at one of the dudes. They started fighting and then all the groups jumped in, and they all started fighting."
Gabby Miller says even after police and mall security jumped in, some of the teens kept fighting.
"The police caught, maybe, three of them, and then they all came over here towards the pretzel place and did it a second time."
That's when several people inside the mall heard what they thought were gunshots.
"We all heard it 'cause everybody was coming to see the second fight."
NOT EVERYONE. MOST SHOPPERS WERE JUST TRYING TO GET AWAY WHILE STORE EMPLOYEES TRIED TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND WHAT THEY WERE HEARING.
"Something similar to gunshots. We don't know if there was actually gunshots, but it did sound like shots."
POLICE NOW SAY THEY'VE RULED OUT ANY GUNFIRE. THEY BELIEVE THE SOUNDS OF LARGE SIGNS FALLING OVER MAY HAVE LED PEOPLE TO REPORT SHOTS FIRED.
"You start thinking the worst thing that can possibly happen, like I just imagined someone with a gun or just someone coming into the store and threatening us."
"We hid behind a jewelry counter at Macy's, and then I was finally like, we need to get out of here. I'm not about to get shot behind a jewelry counter."
"I immediately called my Mom and just wanted to talk to her, just in case."
EVEN AFTER IT WAS ALL OVER, AND THE MALL REOPENED, IT WAS HARD FOR MANY TO CATCH THEIR BREATH.
"You just never know what could happen at any time."
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LONNI RIVERA REPORTING.
FOUR PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE BRAWL WERE ARRESTED.
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A POWERFUL WINTER STORM IS CANCELING HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
STILL AHEAD,
MORE ON THE WOMAN WHO WILL WAIT FOR HER FLIGHT IN JAIL, RATHER THAN THE AIRPORT.
SANTA MAY HAVE BROUGHT YOU EVERYTHING YOU WANTED THIS YEAR,
BUT THIEVES ARE SEARCHING THROUGH YOUR TRASH LOOKING FOR THEIR NEXT BIG SCORE.
AT SIX -- HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PRESENTS.
AND,
SOMEONE IN FLORIDA IS A NEW MILLIONAIRE.
FIND OUT WHERE LAST NIGHT'S WINNING POWERBALL TICKET WAS SOLD.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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