Media
Miami-Born Hollywood Blogger Goes From Nasty To Nice
Could it be? Notorious Hollywood blogger Perez Hilton, born in Miami of Cuban parents, who made a name for himself by taking aim at celebrities on his website, has discovered his softer side though his new son.
Facebook Usage Tied To Obesity
If you’re like millions of Americans, checking out Facebook may be second nature to you. But, it turns out that using Facebook may be tied to the ever growing battle of the bulge for Americans.
Something Extra: Psychopaths’ Professions
What professions have the most psychopaths? A new book, called “the Wisdom of Psychopaths,” by Kevin Dutton, takes on that question.
Zimmerman Atty. Likens Media Coverage To O.J. Simpson Case
The lawyers for George Zimmerman told CBS This Morning their client has been convicted by the media for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
Sun-Sentinel To Put A Price Tag On Website
If you want to get to get the most out of the South Florida Sun- Sentinel’s website, you’d better be prepared to subscribe to the print edition or find some extra cash, because starting in a week, the newspaper plans to charge for full online access.
Something Extra: Do You Work In A Happy Business?
Do you think your friends in other industries are happier? They might be.
Univision, Disney Said In Talks For English 24-Hour-News
Are the companies behind Mickey Mouse and Don Francisco ready to get into the news business together, in English? Reports are circulating the two companies are in talks to do just that, targeted at Hispanics who speak English, and that they’d like to be running before election day.
Tampa Tribune Lays Off 16% Of Staff
The newspaper business in Florida continues to suffer the woes of a bad economy and changing technology, with the Tampa Tribune the latest to announce major layoffs in its print and online operations. 16 percent of the staff was laid off Monday.
Social Innovations, Inventions Save Lives
The power of social innovation is most impressive when people come up with ways to make the simplest things so much easier for those around the world who have nothing. CBS4′s Jorge Estevez. reports on devices that you would never think could actually save lives.
Are We Addicted To Social Media?
In Wednesday’s Something Extra: you know the type, people who check their Facebook page every other minute, at dinner, at work, even while they’re driving. Is this addiction to social media a good thing?
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
