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Miami Herald
9 hours ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Miami and Broward plastic surgeon blamed by state for a butt lift death
The death of a Brazilian butt lift patient brought a state complaint against a board certified plastic surgeon who works out of Miami and Plantation. Baotram Tran's address on her Florida medical license, 10167 W. Sunrise Blvd., is Tran Plastic Surgery in Plantation. of a West Sunrise Boulevard office in Plantation and Google brings up a Miami office on 2601 SW 37th Ave., across the street from Coral Gables Hospital. But, the administrative complaint says the surgery happened at Professional Plastic Surgery, 2299 SW 37th Ave. Administrative complaints start the discipline process, which can end with anything from the doctor being cleared to punishment from the state Board of Medicine. According to the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Tran has been board certified since Nov. 11, 2018. Tran's been licensed in Florida since Aug. 4, 2016. She has no previous disciplinary actions on her record. Tran didn't answer a message left for her at her Plantation office. READ MORE: Miami plastic surgery center suspended for inadequate drugs, BBL patient exams A bad BBL fat injection? The complaint says a 41-year-old woman went to Professional Plastic Surgery on Mar. 18, 2022 for a gluteal fat grafting, the medical term for a Brazilian butt lift (BBL); breast augmentation; and liposuction of her back, sides and abdomen. She would be dead by 6 p.m. that evening. 'During the gluteal fat grafting (BBL), [Tran] injected fat into (the patient's) gluteal musculature,' the complaint said. 'After surgery, while in the recovery room, (the patient) complained of being short of breath and then became unresponsive.' The woman was taken to Mercy Hospital. She died at 5:34 p.m. During a BBL, which is a form of liposuction, fat is sucked from the abdomen area and injected into the butt area. Florida administrative code prohibits injection into glute muscles because it increases the chances of a fatal pulmonary embolism. The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's autopsy, the complaint said, described a main pulmonary artery as 'blocked by a 5 cm fragment of material which resembled fat. [Tran] knew, or should have known, that injecting fat musculature was strictly prohibited.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How I Made $1K a Month in Dividend Stocks
The goal of any investment you make in the stock market typically centers around maximizing your total returns and dividend payout ratio. When it comes to dividend payouts or a high dividend-paying stock, understanding the nuances of what to buy and how dividends are paid can be the difference between a little extra passive income and heavy cash flow for either short-term or long-term investments. Find Out: For You: Dividends are payments, typically based on profits, that an established company makes to its shareholders. Though companies are not required to pay any type of dividend, many make it a habit to do so, especially in financially fruitful consecutive years. Companies have no timetable to make payments or even raise them, but they typically pay regularly — often monthly, quarterly or twice each year. A class of stocks referred to as 'dividend aristocrats' have a track record of increasing their annual dividends every year for at least 25 years. Learn More: To make $1,000 per month in dividend stocks, you could model the path of financial blogger, Sam Tran, author of My Dividend Snowball, who speaks to his journey of how he achieved his goal of earning $1,000 monthly to achieve financial freedom. He said, 'Last month I received over $1,000 of dividends. This is the first time I received over $1,000 per month while I am sitting on the couch and watching TV all day.' Here are some of Tran's key takeaways: Diversify: Tran said that 'one should have at least 30 stocks in at least 10 different sectors… Diversification can help an investor manage risk and reduce the volatility of an asset's price movements and dividend cuts.' Be patient and consistent: 'You need time and regular monthly contribution[s] to build your sizable dividend portfolio.' Weigh risk and reward: 'If you invest in a higher-yield company like Iron Mountain IRM, your portfolio only needs to have $132,680. However, if you invest in everyone's favorite dividend company Johnson and Johnson JNJ, you will need at least $439,366 in your portfolio. If you like Apple or Microsoft, you will need almost $1.2 million or $1.4 million. For a low-yield dividend like Visa, you may need to invest around $2 [million]. Investing in one stock to generate $1,000 per month income would take too much risk for an individual.' Tran also noted, 'In my case, my portfolio is over $300,000 and the current yield is 4.11%. This portfolio would generate over $12,000 in dividends per year.' When you are striving towards high cash dividend yields and strong dividend growth, you need to do more than just diversify your portfolio. You will also have to research trends in the S&P 500 as well as the rising and falling share prices of the stocks you are considering. Tran pointed out that 'the ideal portfolio is difficult to implement' because stock prices shift, and companies can increase or decrease their dividends per share. But he further expands on his financial journey with the following pieces of advice: Each stock you invest in should take up, at most, 3.33% of your portfolio. 'If each stock generates around $400 in dividend income per year, 30 of each will generate $12,000 a year or $1,000 per month.' 'You can reduce the risk associated with individual stocks, but general market risks affect nearly every stock, and so it is also important to diversify among different sectors.' 'The riskier the stock, the more yield it pays. The faster growth of the stock, the riskier the stock is. Stocks in financial, REIT and energy sectors tend to pay a higher yield than technology or high growth stocks.' Additionally, Tran noted that portfolios might become unbalanced as the market shifts — investors might buy more lower-priced stocks as prices decrease, or some of their stocks might rise quickly. He said, 'Then your 3.33% of the portfolio would be like 8%.' So, while dividends are largely passive income, it's still important to pay attention to and rebalance your portfolio. The bottom line is that everyone's investment journey is different, so when modeling how you invest or diversify your portfolio, keep in mind your unique financial situation and what makes the most sense for you and your risk tolerance. Earning $1,000 per month in dividends requires a lot more investment capital than you may have previously thought — or even have available. However, if you are in a place where these numbers make sense to you, then following these tips could help you earn a healthy passive income. You can also use them to get started with less capital and build your way up to earning $1,000 per month. More From GOBankingRates 3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025 6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From in Retirement I'm a Retired Boomer: 6 Bills I Canceled This Year That Were a Waste of Money This article originally appeared on How I Made $1K a Month in Dividend Stocks Sign in to access your portfolio
Los Angeles Times
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Local educators bring Teach Truth movement to Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach residents have always found fresh produce at a farmers market each Saturday right outside City Hall, but they were also recently offered some food for thought. As the public passed a misfit booth at the market a week ago, many stopped and talked with those who had set up a table seeking to start conversations about defending the freedom to learn. Local educators had decided to put out the pop-up exhibit, joining the fifth annual Zinn Education Project Teach Truth day of action. The discussions centered around book bans across the country, as well as teaching an accurate history of the nation. The Teach Truth movement aims to shed light on laws and policies that place restrictions on education. 'We want to make sure that all students feel safe and welcome and their humanity is affirmed in the classroom, no matter their gender [or] immigration status,' said Heather Hanson, a European history teacher at Laguna Beach High. 'The Teach Truth event is about raising awareness about legislation that has been introduced federally, most currently the executive actions which would seek to ban teaching the truth about the role of racism, sexism [and] heterosexism oppression throughout history, and various book bans throughout the country.' Among the books displayed at the table, some found titles they had read in their school days were now subjected to bans. Those included George Orwell's 'Animal Farm,' J.D. Salinger's 'The Catcher in the Rye,' and Kurt Vonnegut's 'Slaughterhouse-Five.' 'I think every single person that stopped was surprised to see what kinds of books were being banned and what kinds of topics were under fire,' Hanson added. The installation featured interactive elements such as selfie props and a board where people could write down the ways they can commit to supporting librarians, teachers and schools. There were more than 200 actions planned nationwide for the Teach Truth movement on June 7, Hanson said. Zoe Tran, a junior at Laguna Beach High, was among the students who volunteered at the event. It represented a lesson in civics, as Tran and her peers learned the power of advocacy. 'I think it was definitely a great opportunity for us to be taking action and sort of advocating for the pressing issue that I feel like is affecting primarily students my age across the country,' Tran said. 'At least in our district, we're really fortunate that there haven't really been book bans, and a lot of these books that we see being banned across the country are actually part of our curriculum. 'It's really important that we get the opportunity to kind of speak up and advocate against book banning and bring awareness to this.' David Milton, an exhibitor at the Sawdust Art Festival and a proponent of the cause, paid a visit to the Teach Truth stand. He noted the importance of making varying perspectives available for public consumption. 'If we're to have liberty in the world, and especially in America, we need to make free speech actually available to everyone from every perspective,' he said. 'It's got to be open 100%.' Milton has created artwork concerning the matter, including a painting that has been reproduced on clothing, posters and other products. The proceeds from those sales, he said, go to the American Library Assn. 'About a year and a half ago, I came up with the idea of doing a painting that would feature the most banned books in the world,' Milton said. ''1984,' as it turns out, is actually the world's most-banned book, and someone would say, 'Well, how Orwellian is that?'' One of the attendees wore a shirt showcasing the design, which includes a dozen books. 'What I wanted to do was portray the idea that the very books that most people read in an English course in high school, or grammar school, are now actually banned books,' Milton added. 'How outrageous is that, that classics of American and European literature would be actually considered off limits and not a good thing for young people, or anybody for that matter, to know about? 'I put the [books] together, and I found a piece of rusty barbed wire to circle the books. If you look at the shirt, there's a wire around it to give a symbolism of off limits.'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘My Sacred Space': Transgender woman finds home in San Francisco after fleeing native country
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — It's Pride month, and the 'T' in LGBTQ represents transgender people. This year, that community feels especially vulnerable. President Trump has issued several executive orders focusing on trans people. KRON4 reports on the increase in people coming to California and San Francisco for their gender affirming care. While Pride in 2025 kicks off, trans people have become the focus of several executive orders. President Trump has signed off on banning them from girls' sports, the U.S. Military and ended all federal funding of transgender-related healthcare for minors. Kiki Lopez moved to San Francisco from the Philippines three years ago — ready to live as her authentic self as a trans woman. It's something she didn't feel safe doing in her home country. 'This is my sacred space,' Lopez said. 'A difference with tolerance and making sure trans people are protected legally. There are no laws or rules or even healthcare regulations protecting the dolls, the trans women or the trans men who are undergoing gender affirming care and surgery.' She says in the Philippines, the only way she would be able to get hormones to start her transition was on the black market. In San Francisco, the 34-year-old was able to get help through the San Francisco Aids Foundation with her gender-affirming care. 'When I stepped my foot here, especially at the airport, you know what it's as if I'm home. That's what I really felt,' Lopez said. She's not alone. Pride flag creator and activists honored with new sculpture There are around 800 trans people who utilize the services at the Magnet Clinic, overseen by the San Francisco Aids Foundation. Nurse Practitioner Michael Tran says many of his clients traveled to California to get help with their transition. 'Seen an uptick in transgender clients coming in from out of state, as well as other parts of California that are looking for our services,' Tran said. 'Like you said, one of the main reasons why is because in many areas, they are limiting, if not outright banning gender-affirming care in those areas.' There are 26 states that have passed bans on gender affirming care for trans children, including medication and surgery. According to the Human Rights Foundation, nearly 120,000 teens identify as trans in those states. The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the constitutionality of laws restricting gender affirming care, but Tran says there are already implications for both children and adults. 'I've had patients say my parents disowned me, I don't know where to go now. I don't' even know whether I want to continue with my hormones,' Tran said. Support at the city and state level feels good for trans people like Lopez, but KRON4 asked her why that support is waning on a national scale when trans people make up such a small population of the country. Less than 1 percent of adults. 'Make a big fuss or issue out of something that they don't really understand. It's mostly about misinformation,' Tran said. She says in the Bay Area, the support is evident. From everyday encounters with strangers on the sidewalk to medical appointments with healthcare providers. That doesn't mean she hasn't encountered transphobia, but it's something that doesn't get the best of her. 'It's scary, but that's what they want you to feel,' Lopez said. 'To be scared and not do anything about it, but to me, when they incite fear that also insights bravery for me.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hypebeast
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Karrueche Tran Hosted a Courvoisier Dînatoire Party in NYC to Kick Off Summer
'Bring Your OwnCourvoisier, #BYOCV' is all about bringing the energy with you when you walk into a room and embracing the party before the party. It's about highlighting the pregame moments that set the tone for the night and the anticipatory energy that invigorates the moment, which the cognac brand showcases in a new short film starring Emmy Award-winning actressKarrueche Tranand stylistBloody Osiris. In the film, the two show how they bring their own Courvoisier, elevating nights out with refreshing cocktail recipes. Last night, they brought those good vibes to New York City's Elysée's for a dinner party that kicked off the brand's Courvoisier Dînatoire series, which will bring early-evening social experiences to different cities, elevated by a French flair. The night kicked off with a toast from Tran, who shared that Courvoisier has been a long-time pre-party staple for her — 'A dînatoire is all about enjoying the moment and Courvoisier for me is legendary — we all know the song…'Pass the Courvoisier!'' The menu included specialty Courvoisier cocktails, including Tran's favorite, a Courvoisier Lemonade, alongside wagyu bites with crispy rice, lamp chop lollipops, chicken skewers, shrimp, crispy mushroom and more. When guests weren't eating or watching the premiere of the campaign film, The Courvoisier Call, they were encouraged to engage in conversation, using #BYOCV ice-breaker cards at each place setting. Attendees also each received one of the new custom Courvoisier leather tote bags, rolling out later this year for fans who purchase bottles at key retailers. Each included a bottle of the spirit, of course, so everyone could bring their own Courvoisier, and guests had a chance to really make the bottles their own with personal engravings. The vibes were high all night and the drinks and conversations were both flowing. If you want to find out when the next Courvoisier Dînatoire experience comes to your city, learn more about the campaign and stay updated on BYOCV news. DISCLAIMER: We discourage irresponsible and/or underage drinking. Drink responsibly and legally.
