WXEL Television�s news magazine show �South Florida Today� (SFT) presented a special report on young voters: �iVote.�
The special aired in two parts. Part one aired Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 7:00p.m. and featured stories on local efforts to increase young voters� participation in the democratic process along with an interview with the national president of the League of Women Voters.
�iVote� Part two aired Wednesday, October 22, 2008 and was broadcast live.
�Voter participation, especially with potential young voters, is as relevant today as it was when our government was first established.� said SFT Executive Producer and Host Toni May, �Given the previous presidential election, Palm Beach County is especially aware that every vote counts and even one vote can make a difference.�

Partnering with The Education Network/T.E.N., Ch. 19 which serves as an educational resource for teachers through the School District of Palm Beach County, WXEL distributed PBS Vote 2008 curriculum guides to media specialists at Palm Beach County high schools. Teachers were able to use these guides during the month of October 2008. Other outreach activities have included a presentation--along with the distribution of PBS Vote 2008 curriculum guides--to the Children�s Literacy Committee members of the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition, as well as distribution of the guides to home schooling groups/parents through the Boynton Beach City Library and to social studies teachers at Boynton Beach High School.




�iVote� is sponsored in part by the
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties and The League of Women Voters.
Special thanks to the League of Women Voters. http://www.Vote411.org
Hotline 1 800 276 4898.

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SFT: Hurricane Tips & View the Hurricane Special Online (2008)

1. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit Including the Following Items:

First aid kit and essential medications.
Canned food and can opener.

At least three gallons of water per person.

Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.

Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.

Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.

Written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.)

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SFT: HEALTHCARE RX: CRITICAL CONDITION (2008)

What happens if you fall sick and are one of 47 million people in America without health insurance?

Critical Condition: Healthcare Rx aired in two parts. Part one puts a face on the healthcare crisis in South Florida and the Treasure Coast as the stories of local residents are told in heartbreaking detail. Highlights include a program that treats seriously ill children for free, a high tech way to sign-up residents in the Glades for various health insurance programs available to the working poor.

Designed and managed by Outreach Extensions and P.O.V., the CRITICAL CONDITION National Outreach Campaign is made possible by generous funding from The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, the Fledgling Fund, the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Missouri Foundation for Health, the Nathan Cummings Foundation, the Park Foundation, the Spunk Fund, and the Trull Foundation.

Brought to you in part by Palm Healthcare and the Quantum Foundation.

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SFT: ALZHEIMER'S ADVOCATES: Remembering the Caregivers (2008)

It is estimated that someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 72 seconds. The chances of you having to take care of a loved one are very real.

WXEL's local award-winning magazine show, "South Florida Today", will share personal stories of those in our area who are facing this reality each day. From the everyday challenges to the moments of unconditional love and care, the profiles will take you into the lives of these special caregivers.

Learn the warning signs of the disease and find out what programs can assist those struggling to deal with it.

Part two was a LIVE interactive special with viewers calling in questions and comments.

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A HOME OF THEIR OWN: Foster Care in South Florida & the Treasure Coast (2007)

WXEL's Emmy award-winning local program, South Florida Today will take you inside the lives of children in our area who are living in the foster care system. From the struggles of moving from home to home to the joy of finding a real family to love...every angle of this emotional issue will be shared.

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"Literacy Life Lessons: A Special Production of South Florida Today," brought to you in part by The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties.The issue of literacy is spotlighted through personal stories from those on the front-lines of solving a problem that affects all South Floridians. Viewers will meet residents who volunteer their time to teach others how to better their lives through reading, as well as see inspiring stories of South Floridians who have overcome obstacles to change their lives through literacy programs.

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A look at the toll AIDS has taken on South Florida in the past 25 years.

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New shows every Wednesday night at 7pm!
WXEL's locally-produced magazine show airs weeknights at 7pm with original episodes airing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7pm. It brings viewers the stories they won't see on the nightly news---highlighting people, places and unique aspects of South Florida that make it a great place to live and work. The stories cover topics such as the arts, education, culture, transportation, money management, health and travel in South Florida.

South Florida Today is the ONLY weekly magazine show in West Palm Beach/Broward market that focuses strictly on stories based in our viewing area. It has won several awards including several prestigious Telly Awards, a South Florida Regional Emmy Award, Associated Press Award for Best Public Affairs show in the state and a national NETA Award for best public affairs programming.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Guest - Sharon Patterson
Event - Big Heart Brigade Thanksgiving Feast
TO VOLUNTEER -
http://www.bigheartbrigade.com/Page_2.html

7pm August 27, 2008
CHEF - John Bellame, Opus 5
EVENT - Best of Boca & Beyond
DATE - Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Shops at Boca Center
For More Info - www.bocamag.com/bestofboca
or call 561-742-4229

7pm August 18, 2008
CHEF - Jeff Pisoni,Asst. General Mng.,MoQuila
Recipes Below:

MoQuila's Hurricane Quacomole

2 Hass Avocados

2 tablespoons diced red onion

2 tablespoons roasted poblano peppers

3 tablespoons diced plum tomatoes

2 tablespoons diced jalapenos

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

The juice of 1 lime

1 teaspoon MoQuila spice or cayenne pepper

salt to taste



Remove pits of avocados, cut lime in half and mix all ingredients together in a bowl and serve with warm tortilla chips



MoQuila's Hurricane Ceviche


8oz Chopped Tilapia (You may use shrimp, grouper or snapper but tilapia works best)

3oz Diced Tomato

2oz Diced Red Onion

1oz Chopped Cilantro

1oz Diced Jalapenos

1oz Fresh Lime Juice

Salt and Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and let sit for 6 hours in the refrigerator or a cooler with plenty of ice. Will last for about 4 to 5 days if kept at proper temperature.



7pm June 18, 2008
Roy Assad/ Founder, Leader Sphere
http://www.hcgnow.com/events.htm
email curious (at) hcgnow.com


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Toni May, the host and executive producer of South Florida Today, has worked in the broadcast news business in South Florida for nearly 15 years. She has produced news at the NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach and at the ABC affiliate in Los Angeles. She has been a field producer for ABC NewsOne. She has won several honors, including an AP award for best Public Affairs show for "South Florida Today" , an AP award for best newscast at WPBF/West Palm Beach and a Telly award for a story at WXEL. She attended University of Florida where she obtained a degree in broadcast journalism.

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