Gabrielle Union pulled out all the stops to celebrate boyfriend Dwayne Wade’s 30th birthday on Sunday night.

Union threw the Miami Heat player his own private birthday bash at the Setai Hotel in South Beach near Miami. Among other famous guests, Rick Ross, T.I., Usher, and Common were in attendance. Many of Wade’s teammates and friends were also present, including LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem, Alonzo Mourning and Pat Riley.

Singer Kelly Rowland gave the basketball star his own personal performance, doing her own twist on the “Happy Birthday” song. T.I., Ross, and Common also got on stage for surprise performances.

Present-wise, Union gave Wade a 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, a vintage bottle of Dom Perignon, and a Hublot 3000 watch, covered in diamonds. His monolithic birthday cake was covered in silver confection with a bowtie, suspenders, and a top hat.

So what’s the word on the romance between these two cute kids? They seem to be getting along great and spending a lot of time together, but recently said that marriage is not on the books; neither want to rush matrimony, a wise move seeing that both have been married before.

Union was married to NFL running back Chris Howard between 2001 and 2006, and Wade to his high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches until 2007.

“We understand that if we choose to marry again, we want it to be right,” the couple said.

What was the biggest and baddest birthday bash your significant other has thrown you?

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If you find people who haven’t had tummy tucks, laser facial hair removal and botox to be gruesomely ugly and unkept you might want to consider moving to Miamia, Fl., the area that was most recently called the most “vain” of all U.S. based cities.

According to a LivingSocial.com survey Miami is the worst city and is then followed by Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Phoenix. Surprisingly Los Angeles didn’t manage to make the Top 5 list.

In Miami 53% of respondents said women are more beautiful in their city while 38% said men were more handsome. According to one female Miami resident:

 “It’s all about your image, it’s what you’re wearing, the bag that you’re carrying, and the car you’re driving.”

On the flip side the survey also tracked the countries most insecure cities with Cleveland taking the most insecure spot followed by Dallas, Detroit, Denver, and Minneapolis/St.Paul.

Among the most popular “self improvement” surgeries conducted in Miami and other vain states were laser hair removal and waxing, , tummy tucks, collagen injections, liposuction, facelifts, breast implants, lip enhancements, butt implants, botox/dysport injections, nose jobs and hair transplants.

So the next time you’re in Miami, Florida and you see that 60 year old lady who looks like a stretched out and fake plastic 40-year-old version of her former self just remember that they all think they look good, regardless of what most other people in the country might think.

Do you think residents in the countries most vain cities are going to far in search of their youthful look? Do you also think they all look like hideous older versions of their younger self as time progresses?

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MIAMI, FL – Selina Hodges is only 28-years-old but a failing kidney forced her to spend nine hours a day on dialysis as she waited for a kidney transplant, a wait that ended this week thanks to free posting community Craigslist.

In July Hodge took to the site with a request for a kidney and she soon received a slew of media attention with responses from 800 people, one of those responses came from 23-year-old Florida resident Stephanie Grant who agreed to help Hodge by donating one of her own kidney’s.

The transplant was successfully performed on Tuesday and both women are said to be doing great.

While posting on Craigslist for a kidney might sound a little strange it’s not only legal when no money changes hands, it’s a practice that some doctors are recommending as they encourage patients to find their own organ donors willing to help. As the United Network for Organ Sharing group points out, while people in need of a kidney must wait on a long list a living organ donor can choose who they give their kidney to.

Speaking to WPBF after the transplant Hodge said:

“I’m so thankful, you know, letting me know there’s still kind-hearted people out there in the world.”

In her final revelation she noted:

“It’s like, wow, people still care.”

Have you had your own Craigslist inspired successes? Share them below in our comments section.

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While taking in the sun and surf of both Miami and Los Angeles might make living in those areas worth the overcrowding and high cost of living for many residents it can also be hard to etch out a decent paying job. A recent Indeed.com study has found that those two cities are the worst in America for finding work.

The job search engine compared federal unemployment records with their own job listings to determine that in Miami there is generally four job seekers for every single job listing posted. Meanwhile in Los Angeles numbers aren’t much better with 3.48 people competing for every single job posted on the website.

When you take into consideration that many of the jobs posted are from life insurance and work at home company’s that are typically avoided by many job seekers the number of positions available per person sinks even lower.

Indeed.com isn’t the first job site to perform similar analysis, SimplyHired also found Miami to be the worst destination to find a job however they found that their were eight unemployed people for each job listed on their website.

Rounding out the top five worst cities for finding a job were Riverside, California (3.25), Las Vegas, Nevada (3.1) and Detroit, Michigan (2.75).

It should be noted that the study is only based on the number of jobs posted compared to population and job seekers, for example Detroit has far less people searching for jobs and far less jobs available. In other words Miami has a more robust economy but also has far more people actually seeking employment based on what’s available.

Do any of these numbers surprise you? Which city do you think has a good job to job seeker rate?

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Running back Reggie Bush took to the press on Friday to deliver an honest and obvious message, the Miami Dolphin’s stink this season.

Speaking about his teams last minute meltdown during last weeks game which took the Dolphins to 0-6 on the regular season Reggie said:

“It’s an embarrassing loss. Had no business losing that game. We were up 15 points with what, five minutes left to go? … And we couldn’t win it? It’s disgusting. Right now, this team stinks.”

Bush’s comment wasn’t taken well by safety Yeremiah Bell, a nine-year veteran of the Dophins who chimed in:

“He stinks. … That shouldn’t be said around this locker room. We know that we’re 0-6, and we’re not playing the best. But at the same time, there’s no need for that.”

After Bush was told what Yeremiah had said he quickly responded:

“I do stink, we all stink.”

I have to agree with his “I do stink” comment, since being acquired from the New Orleans Saints during the NFL lockout Reggie Bush has managed to rack up just 377 all-purpose yards with a single touchdown to his name.

That’s not to say that Reggie plans to give anything but his best, telling reporters:

“Do we want to listen to the media and maybe lose the rest of these games and play for the first pick? Or do we want to play for a little pride here and try to turn this thing around?”

“There’s no room for sensitivity in this league. This is a man’s game, we all signed on the dotted line, and whatever we’ve been doing is not good enough at this point.”

In the meantime the Dolphins will likely end up with the first round pick they desperately need to likely draft Stanford QB Andrew Luck for next season.

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Oh man this has got to hurt the old pocket book but it seems that a Florida woman has just got socked with a $201,000 cell phone bill after her two deaf-mute brothers got back from  a trip north of the US Canada border.

Apparently the brothers thought it would be a great idea to spend two weeks in Canada and as was their habit the two brothers texted each other and their sister Celina Aarons, who was still at home in Florida, as well as downloading a few videos to watch.

Unfortunately though Celina forgot to change her cell phone data plan with T-Mobile to the semi price friendly international roaming data plan which meant her usual data plan that included her brothers went a little over the normal $175 she was use to.

Like a couple hundred thousand over.

Needless to say Celina contacted T-Mobile about the bill and hopefully for a bit of a break on the amount but T-Mobile said that was her bill and they expected payment promptly. No breaks at all.

So Celina decided that even though she knew that it was only fair to have a higher than normal bill and she did make the mistake of not changing her plan T-Mobile could have been a little more considerate of the situation. Running out of alternatives she contacted her local television stations, Miami TV station WSVN, to see if maybe they could help her out with some public pressure.

Well after running the story and contacting T-Mobile the carrier agreed to lover the bill from $201,000 to $2,500 and give Celina six months to pay the bill instead of just one month.

via TechVibes

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Antwan “Big Boi” Patton, one half of the rap super group Outkast was arrested on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Miami, Florida as he exited a cruise ship. The arrest came when border patrol dogs caught him carrying several drugs which included the club drug Ecstasy and Pfizer created sexual arousal drug Viagra.

The rapper was charged with three counts of drug possession and one count of drug paraphernalia possession.

Also found on Big Boi’s person was MDMA powder, one of the active ingredients in Ecstasy which is sometimes used by therapists as a marital drug during therapy sessions.

The Viagra charge stems from the fact that Big Boi did not have a prescription for the substance.

At this time the rapper is being held on $16,000 bail which is expected to be posted by the end of the day.

Outkast has won six Grammy’s and have released six platinum selling albums including their breakout hit  ”Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” which has sold more than 10 million records worldwide.

While the group has not recorded a new record in years, collaborator “Killer Mike” recently told CNN that the group has reunited and they will soon begin recording a new album which is sure to be highly anticipated by Outkast fans around the world.

Calls and emails to Big Boi’s reps have not yet been returned to any agencies. Given the low cost of the millionaire’s bail, he’ll likely have bail posted and be back on the streets before the end of the night

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Climate change might be a contentious issue with strong opinions on either side of the argument but some things are pretty well known with the fact that some areas of the United States will see a change in their land mass due to rising waters.

In a study done by the University of Arizona over 100 coastal cities are listed as those facing serious risk from rising sea levels. Miami and New Orleans alone could lose up to 10% of their coastal region by 2100.

The University of Arizona research points to global warming trends and effects in the United States that impact coastal areas inhabited by 50,000 or more people and not just those who live on or near the beach. The researchers point out that damage from sea-level rises also infiltrates through creeks, channels, adjacent low-lying areas, and inlets, which means that beach-bums are not the only ones who should be concerned.

“Our work should help people plan with more certainty and to make decisions about what level of sea-level rise, and by implication, what level of global warming, is acceptable to their communities and neighbors,” said co-author Jonathan T. Overpeck.

The researchers also found that global temperature averages will be 8 degrees warmer than they currently are by the year 2100.

“That amount of warming will likely lock us into at least 4 to 6 meters of sea-level rise in subsequent centuries, because parts of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets will slowly melt away like a block of ice on the sidewalk in the summertime,” said lead researcher, Jeremy L. Weiss.

via Fast Company

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A Miami man has died from a fall to the pavement after a stranger became belligerent and punched him for not having a cigarette.

Brazilian native Lisney Oliveira, 26, died early Monday morning at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center not long after the random attack, and police are hunting the man who is responsible for Oliveira’s death. Authorities say Oliveira was walking with a friend on Northeast Second Avenue and Ninth Street at around 5:30 am Monday morning, heading to a club. A man approached the two men requesting a cigarette, and when Oliveira said he didn’t have one, the stranger struck him with the ultimately fatal blow.

Police have not released the name of Oliveira’s friend, but have released CCTV footage of who they believe is the young man’s attacker shortly after the incident. Oliveira’s family, meanwhile, is mourning the senseless tragedy and remembering a man that loved life:

Oliveira’s family said he moved from southern Brazil to South Florida more than 11 years ago. He loved to go dancing and have fun, and often didn’t return home until after sunrise, said his father, Lisney Oliveira Sr.

“At least I know he lived an amazing 26 years, and he lived it intensely,” said his father in Portuguese outside their Boca Raton home on Wednesday.

Anyone who has information about the case is asked to call police at 305-603-6350, or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

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In news that will surely make the folks at Apple very happy the University of Miami’s journalism department, and possibly the public relations department, has told students that they are going to have to switch to Macs whether they like it or not.

As well they are being told that they will have to cough up the money to also pick up a few new software packages. Along with that they will need to purchase audio recorders and cameras that can shoot video.

Some students will also be required to buy a software package, audio recorders and cameras able to shoot video, David Carlson, director of the college’s Center for Media Innovation and Research, said at Tuesday’s town hall.

As reporters become more mobile and self-reliant, he said, such technology is increasingly needed for reporting.

“Journalists are going to need to bring the tools to the job rather than the jobs providing it for them,” he said.

Source: Gainesville Sun Online

According to the college dean, John Wright, the college is negotiating with Apple for discounts on software like Final Cut. The reason for all this being required is that this way the costs can be covered by student finacial aid.

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One European tourist has died and two have fallen ill with suspected Legionnaire’s disease, and a swanky Miami hotel has been evacuated.

Reports indicate that water contaminated with the deadly bacteria may be to blame at Miami’s EPIC hotel, and approximately 400 guests have been relocated while the problem is resolved. It is believed that a new, more powerful water filtration system in the hotel removed chlorine from the water as well as contaminants, allowing the dangerous Legionella bacteria to flourish. While the hotel isn’t officially closed, it has ceased accepting new reservations in a voluntary move to protect guests.

In an unrelated case, a 56-year-old Gainesville man died last week after being exposed to Legionnaire’s in contaminated water at Shands Cancer Hospital. Legionnaire’s Disease is not spread person to person, but by aspirating water carrying the bacteria. The disease has a mortality rate fluctuating from 5 to 30% of those infected.

The EPIC hotel released a statement addressing concerns about the incident:

“The EPIC Hotel has voluntarily partnered with the Miami-Dade Health Department to notify guests and staff of the possible presence of bacteria in its water system, and to engage in water remediation efforts.

“Though not currently accepting guests, the hotel remains in operation and is focused on minimizing guest inconvenience. Simultaneously, the hotel is working toward a quick and thorough resolution of the matter.

“The EPIC Hotel has taken the following precautionary measures under the guidance and direction of the health department to provide for the health and safety of its guests and staff. Steps taken thus far are as follows:

• Immediate notification and communication of precautionary measures to guests and staff
• Relocation of guests to area hotels to maximize guest care and minimize inconvenience
• Efforts underway to notify future guests booked during this time, to make alternative arrangements
• Worked together with the health department to conduct a thorough inspection of the hotel’s water system
• Proceeded with all remedial procedures in conjunction with the health department to restore full system operations

“EPIC is working towards a quick and thorough resolution to the water issue, and looks forward to welcoming its guests back as soon as possible.”

[Image: Flickr]

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Twitter is buzzing with rumors that popular Miami club dj DJ Seasunz has surrendered to police in the beating death of 18-year-old girlfriend Jaclyn Torrealba.

On Twitter and Facebook, users began tweeting and re-tweeting a plea for Jaclyn’s return:

18 year old Jaclyn Torrealba was last seen at Space Night Club on October 11 at 2am… (number redacted)

According to the Miami Herald, a man walked into a police station Sunday night, lead police to a body in his car and turned himself in to authorities for the murder. While the victim has not been publicly identified, Twitter users and commenters on the article report confirmation from Torrealba’s family that she is the victim in this case.

No comments have yet been made on DJ Seasunz’s Facebook page, and there is no official word that Torrealba has died, but many Miami locals are posting memorial tweets and condolences to the Torrealba family. We will update with details as they become available.

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At least two dozen Floridian cats are believed to be victims of a sadistic cat-killer in the Miami area.

Residents of the Miami-Dade area have been advised in a recent press release by Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn to exercise caution with their beloved feline companions.

“Residents should keep their cats inside their homes until it has been determined who or what has caused these deaths and there is no longer a threat to the feline population of the village.”

Theories regarding the nature of the killings are mixed. Some residents and local law enforcement officials blame other animals, citing reports of a roving pitbull. Other officers investigating believe a human is responsible for at least some of the killings. Further alarming residents and the law alike is the preponderance of serial killers of humans cutting their teeth on watching animals suffer and die. Jeffrey Dahmer is known to have trapped, tortured and killed animals as a child before graduating to hunting his fellow humans.

A resident described her horror upon finding her family pet murdered to a Tampa Bay Fox affiliate:

“We come outside, and we find Sarah lying on the ground over here…at which point, we just assumed that she was hit by a vehicle.  Half of her face was missing,” Alicia Glazer said. “There was no blood anywhere. So we are dealing with someone that is methodical, calculating, knows exactly what he or she is doing.”

Yesterday was by far the deadliest for Miami cats, seeing five cats murdered, mutilated and left in their owner’s yards.

The reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible in the case has climbed to $15,000, and anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

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Stephen P. Leatherman (oddly fitting last name for a dude who spends his days basking in the sun) published his annual “America’s Best Beaches” list this week. Leatherman — er, sorry, Dr. Beach — says he looked at dozens of different factors in making his selections. Everything from water quality to temperature and cleanliness to safety, he says, came into play.

Hanalei Bay & Beyond

While Hanalei Bay, Hawaii takes the honor of best beach, nine other sandy locations are also getting a nod. Here’s Dr. Beach’s list of “America’s Best Beaches” for 2009:

1. Hanalei Bay, Kauai, Hawaii

2. Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Fla.

3. Coopers Beach, Southampton, N.Y.

4. Coronado Beach, San Diego.

5. Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii.

6. Main Beach, East Hampton, N.Y.

7. Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, N.C.

8. Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.

9. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass.

10. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C.

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Beast versus Beats, its a grudge match at the top of the food in the Miami everglades. A 13 foot Burmese python literally exploded after it bit off more than it could chew trying to swallow a six foot alligator, which was both whole and alive at the time.

The left over bits or evidence was filmed by a biologist in a helicopter.

According to wildlife experts over the last few the years, many pythons have been abandoned in the Everglades by pet owners. These pythons go on to kill the native wildlife, and it was hoped that the alligators may be able to control the python outbreak. But on this occasion it looks like a nil all draw.

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Topping the list is Miami, the place with nice weather, sandy beaches, and now attractive people– based on the 125,000 people surveyed by the magazine.

“I’m not surprised at all, but I’m not in that group” Bill Talbert, president of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, jokingly told Reuters.

“When you’re here, you kind of take it for granted. Then you travel, and when you come back you say, ‘Oh my, look what we have here,”‘ he added.

Completing the list of top ten cities with the most attractive people are: (2) San Diego (3) Austin (4) Charleston (5) Honolulu (6) Los Angeles (7) San Francisco (8) Minneapolis/ St. Paul (9) New York (10) Denver.

Philadelphia came in last at 25th spot. At least, you can find a lot of “brotherly love” in Philly… and cheesesteak, too.

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DMX is in jail. . . again. Sigh. It looks like he’s going to have lots of material for his reality show, because he’s currently in police custody in Phoenix after being extradited from Miami. He pled guilty just two weeks ago to attempted cocaine and marijuana possession, after which he was fined $483 and sentenced to time served, but things aren’t over yet. The state of Arizona reclaimed DMX for an outstanding warrant after he skipped a court date, and he’s currently facing $25,000 bail.

Surely he’s getting low on bail funds at this point?

Image: WireImage

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