5 ways to simplify gluten-free eating this school year
Gluten-free diets are on the rise, especially with an estimated one in 133 Americans affected by Celiac disease, according to the National Foundation for...
Superfood, not supersize your snacking
You’ve probably heard of the trend “supersizing.” The challenge is that as our snacks have increased in size, so too have the number of...
Dinner and a movie on the high seas
The weekend is just a few days away. If you’re not going to be attending an event, why not kick back and relax a...
Schools make positive changes to create healthier school meals
More fruits and vegetables offered -- less sodium used
Most schools in the U.S. are implementing healthy practices to help meet federal school meal standards...
High school athletes using smokeless tobacco more than non-athletes
Cigarette use going down while smokeless use going up
High school athletes who play on sports teams smoke tobacco products at a lower rate than...
Early flu treatment reduces hospitalization time, disability risk in older people
Early treatment of flu-hospitalized people 65 and older with flu antiviral medications cuts the duration of their hospital stay and reduces their risk of...
Immigration Q&A: IRS transcript
Question: I applied for my wife’s green card and did the financial affidavit to sponsor her. But we recently received a letter from the...
Immigration Q&A: How long can a non-resident stay in the country?
Question: I am visiting here in Miami on vacation with my husband and 2 kids and we want to find out how to increase...
The legal requirements of adopting a stepchild
Scenario:
So you’ve recently gotten married, and your wife had a child, Kerry, prior to your marriage. You’re about to have a baby together, and...
Can divorces be peaceful?
You’re at the end of your marriage, and you want to get a divorce. But everyone has told you that doing so is one...
Legal implications regarding sharing minor children between estranged parents
Scenario:
You have a court order governing timesharing of your children between you and the other parent of your child/children. You’ve recently gotten a better...
The advantages of filing bankruptcy
For families facing struggling with the overwhelming burden of debt, caught in an exhausting cycle of juggling bills, debts & mortgage payments the financial...
Requesting modification for court ordered child support
Scenario:
A few years ago you and your ex went to court to get a child custody (as it was called back then), and child...
CNW90: Opa Locka appoints controversial city manager
A look at some of the top stories making the news today, September 8, across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida.
Despite public protest over...
Immigration Q&A: Can I sponsor my parents?
Question: My parents brought me to America in 2002 as visitors and then my mom got a job and we ended up staying here...
First Jamaican patty eating contest held in Brooklyn
The first annual Jamaican patty eating contest was held in Brooklyn on Sunday as a part of the Labour Day celebrations.
Brooklyn New York Borough...
Opa-locka approves city manager contract for Steve Shiver
Despite public protest over the appointment, Opa Locka commission has finalized Steve Shiver as city manager, voting in approval 3 to 2. Shiver has...
Bolt ends season
Sprint superstar Usain Bolt has cut his season short to begin preparation for next year’s Olympics in Rio.
The 29-year-old pulled out of Friday’s Van...
Opposition party wins election in Trinidad & Tobago
In what was considered a close race, the main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) won the general election on Monday defeating the coalition People’s...
Dancehall superstar Konshens sets eyes on Europe
Starting end of September, dancehall superstar Konshens is slated to embark on his two month European tour, which will have him visiting numerous cities...
