we're in the middle of the work week. you are taking a live look towards vegas. experience the case and sounds of soul. we have a preview live this morning and great music. it's going to be fantastic weather this weekend. we're climbing back into the mid 70s. perfect. >> shawn: i'm ready to go. i might wear shorts on the show. >> dao: i think you should. one of those kinds of days. >> shawn: i can't handle these lights. that's the problem. keep them covered up. because these glutes, man, they're not meant for tv. >> dao: mine are pretty pasty, too. thank you for joining us, i'm dao vu. >> shawn: i'm shawn tempesta. >> dao: star performers come together for those in need. >> shawn: a taste of culture, and a sample at the sounds of soul. >> dao: by now, about a third of all weight loss resolutions are already broken.

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snacks like olives and tomatoes, popcorn, carrots. we had a thousand people we tested over the summer. the average weight loss was 8 to 10 pounds. everyone said that beyond the weight loss, they were excited because it was a program they could actually do. it wasn't expensive. most of the foods they had in their own house, and their families did it with them. the "the shred power cleanse" is about accessibility and flexibility and getting results. >> shawn: you mentioned, it is not just about smoothies, but you have food options, as well. >> yes, we do have smoothies, as you said earlier, the purple smoothie is the new green smoothie, the book has more than 50 recipes, of all different types. we like the purple smoothie, it is nice and sweet, all the anti-oxidants and phytonutrients. people love that they're doing it together. we have 40,000 people taking part in the "the shred power cleanse" challenge.

every month, people can join for free. go to our web site, at shred life.com and check it out. what's most important, this is allowing them to really go on the new course. you know, 60% of people are off of their new year's resolutions. this is getting people back on the wagon, and making them ready for the rest of the year. >> shawn: you mention at this point you're starting to see people out at the gym, giving up on those resolutions, and this gets you right back on track simply. >> yeah, this is a way to hit the reset button, you get four meals a day, three snacks. everyone says they have more than enough to eat, so you're not going to be hungry. people, after two or three days, they can feel the difference because they're not eating and consuming all those chemicals, additives, and preservatives, people feel good. people are dropping blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and diabetics are lowering their blood sugar levels, people are feeling increased energy.

>> shawn: we're going to show before and after pictures, it is saying basically the two-week plan from it, correct? >> yeah, that's right. only two weeks, because i believe that if a plan is longer than two weeks, it really is difficult, no matter how dedicated you are to doing it, people, the shredders are people who really said two weeks is a great time, i can commit 100 percent to it. they're part of our online group at shred live.com, more than 40,000 people strong. people doing it together. research shows that those people who lose the most weight and keep it off the longest are those that have the support community. here, we're all about support and encouragement. >> there's key principles you want to address, three, what exactly are those? >> well, we want people to understand that first of all, that you actually have to move. so, exercise is a big part of cleansing, it's a way to cleanse your organs, and your system. so movement.

the gym, movement is important. we want to make sure you are eating foods that are lower in process. so the less processed the food is, the better it is for you, because there are all those additives and chemicals. and lastly, meal spacing. the book takes you day-to-day and helps you space out your meals, and your drinks so that you're not hungry and feeling energized throughout the day. >> if we're starting to detour away from the resolution a little bit, a great way to get back on track. >> you know what, it's easy to do, affordable and flexible. a program that you can do by yourself, your family or friends, we have people all over the country doing it together. >> thank you, ian, for joining us this morning. >> thank you. >> the "the shred power cleanse" is available now. i have it in my hands, you saw the results, that could be you. for more, head to the web site on your screen and discover by side.

>> dao: thank you so much, micah, i am so much off the bandwagon, i can't remember what i made as my new year's resolution. coming up, speaking of food, check out and help out. the grocery chain ringing in

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on track and avoid further health complications. it's called care4life. rayleen earney, as well as dr. lawrence rubin of leap alliance, he's a care4life participant, great to have both of you. explain care4life. >> it's like having a health coach in your pocket. it's a free app that we have available. you can participate online, or through your smartphone. and basically, it gives you health tips, how to prevent, actually how to manage diabetes by eating healthier and getting more movement. you get text messages about appointment reminders, medication reminders, checking your blood glucose. the whole family can benefit from it if someone is already cooking healthier and being active and avoiding complications caused by unmanaged diabetes. >> shawn: and there's recipes in this, too. >> absolutely. that's the first question

with diabetes? this will help you do that >> this can be accessed from our smartphones. >> absolutely. >> type 2 diabetes, this is a growing epidemic. managing it is incredibly important. why? >> if people don't manage their diabetes they can have complications such as blindness, heart disease, amputations, that's scary, we don't want people to face those things, we want them to have a steady blood sugar so they can avoid or delay those complications. >> shawn: dr. rubin, my father was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and i remember foot care being a part of this. as a retired podiatrist, this can lead to complications. >> it certainly can. that's one of the major problems that a diabetic can confront, and that's dealing with diabetic

why is a diabetic person far more prone to this problem? the simple reason is that diabetes affects the nerve endings, and we lose feelings. well, pain actually is the greatest gift to warn us that there's a problem. but if a diabetic has a little bevel in the shoe, the nerve endings are affected by the diabetes, they don't feel it, that pebble can cause an open sore, infection, and can lead to an amputation. >> shawn: it is the tip of the iceberg that lays underneath. >> exactly. and it can hold true for artery disease. when you have poor circulation, any minor injury can lead to problems. >> what is your experience with the care4life program, for you, you're a participant.

leap alliance, stands for lower extremity amputation. we partner with a wonderful organization, the lions cubs of nevada, part of 1.3 million membership service club, and together, with the lions volunteers, we tried to get the message out on preventing diabetes complications and care4life being a marvellous way to keep the diabetic on track, taking charge of their life and avoiding complications. the leap alliance works with physicians, as well, and asks the physician please introduce care4life to your patients. >> shawn: because the patients have to find out about the program some way. >> exactly. in fact, the leap alliance has one, and we hope to have many, preventive healthcare clinics. this one is in the hospital medical building. it's the first of its kind.

they are diabetic, they can go and have a host of tests, and questions asked trying to lead them to the possibility of any complications already there. and take off from there. >> shawn: incredible work that's being done here. obviously, it's not just english speaking people that get type two diabetes, it crosses all boundaries, and this app is available in other languages. >> they can sign up in spanish on their computer and through their smartphone. that's wonderful. >> shawn: very important in our valley, especially. >> absolutely. we also have for those spanish speaking folks, we have a web site. and all the others can find out get healthy clark county.org! and this is easier than having a book, write it down, whatever your measurements, some people fall off the wagon, this makes it easier to stay on target.

and they can share it with their doctor, print it off and bring it in. it's a way to help improve communication with the healthcare provider. >> shawn: thank you for joining us. >> a pleasure. >> shawn: care4life, a free diabetes self management program. accessed online by personal computer or on your smartphone. learn more about it and to sign up visit the web site or call the number on your screen. cool stuff. watch 13 action news live at 6:00 tonight and each week night for your chance to win $250. hello! they're going to show you a key word before 7:00 p.m. to enter. a new key word will be announced each night. then you do the same thing,

6:00 for your chance at >> shawn: welcome back. celebrate black history month with great food, live entertainment and more. the 15th annual taste and sounds of soul is back this weekend on fremont street. >> dao: here with the details, charles tureaud and debbie johnson. good morning to both of you. congratulations on 15 years. >> it's been 15 great years. and we're just so happy to be looking at this wonderful weekend, the weather's going to be incredible. i'm so lucky to have a wonderful wife to work with, to make all this happen, we're a team, and we have a lot of great people that are working with us to make sure it is a success. and we're so happy to have her from bbie's crab cakes.

charles and his wife kim, they have been founded in the community for a long time. 15 years, that's a very nice long time. i'm happy to be a part of what they're doing and making moves for get the things in the community. and this is so great for the taste and sounds of soul. it is opening up a lot of doors that a lot of people didn't know, and you get to experience different foods. it's especially great. >> dao: let's talk about the food you brought in. >> today, we have the garlic crab fries, our lobster mac and cheese. >> dao: why do you have it so far away from us? >> you have to try. we also have our gumbo. that charles gave my mother inspiration for changing gumbo around, so people don't have to tussle with things back and forth.

lovely...there is lump crab meet and shrimp, everything in there, you don't have to worry about peeling everything. we did all the work for you. and we also have your jumbo crab, lemon pepper this year. we have an extra dish. the piece d resistance. when we go to korean barbecue, they do something different with their ribs. our own barbecue sauce with a touch of mango habernero, and a chipotle honey lime, and our

>> foodie heaven. >> the new things we're exploring, i hope you guys like it. >> we're able to meet great people who have got this passion for entrepreneurship, and if they put their mind to it, they come up with these creations, and deb business, her mother, she -- we talked to her about this event, she sat down, and she thought about all these different creations, this is her second year, and she just knocks it out of the park. she's got such a large following. her quality is probably why she stands out so well. everything is first class, high quality. she doesn't skimp on anything. >> dao: and you're the food police, too. >> and this is obviously just one vendor of many that you have. >> of many. we have all high quality, we've got people coming from los

east africa. some of the most amazing jerk spice chicken. >> i thought you just called me a jerk. >> i love... >> yes, i do go to the other booth, i buy so much food, it is so great to soak up every different culture, every different food, it's amazing when you see all the different arrays of food. it's like you want to taste everything, so you want to buy everything. >> there's also the black image honors. >> the honors will take place saturday at 2:00. we will be giving awards awarding unsung heroes, those who don't get a whole lot of light, or some that are in the light, that just do great work, and have done a lot of great work. we want to celebrate and show how much we appreciate them to the entire community. we'll be presenting them with a las vegas black image, they'll be on their own individual cover. we're all about what's happening that's positive, and making

for anyone of any culture, we just want t really show our appreciation for our locals, and for those who are doing great things in the community. and that's what the black image is all about, taking place saturday. one of those will be our county commissioner, the first african-american ever to be appointed to the group as a chairman, which is a really big deal. we'll be having our very own mayor, mrs. carolyn goodman. we love her. she's a youthful mayor. and that's just a couple of those people. we have a lot of great people. you got to come out and see the event. >> and one of our colleagues. >> grace the cover, then. >> yes. she'll have her own individual cover awarded to her. ricky is a household name. when i came here, all i heard was rikki cheese.

>> dao: we have to go. thank you very much. >> thank you. >> dao: we have to honor charles and kim, because they do such an amazing job. we're putting on all the events, you guys are such trail blazers, i'm honored to have you guys let us be a part of it. >> shawn: this event is really an honor for you, as well. the fact that it's been lasting 15 years, the taste and sound of soul is friday and saturday downtown on fremont street from 11:00 a.m., to midnight each day. they don't stop. open to the public, you are welcome to go. for more information, go to the web site, or call the number on your screen. >> dao: producer micah has exciting events happening. >> in our community spotlight before we head to break, going grocery shopping today, your purchase will help easter seals if you drop by whole foods market. whole foods 5% day, and total

their four stores will go back to the non profit. easter seals nevada is one of the state's largest community disability agencies and serves thousands each year. art with a heart, is on saturday, in the sun city anthem ballroom from 5:00 until 8:00. the benefit includes live performance art, raffles, and more. helping individuals, families and seniors in need. i hosted it last year. it was a blast. the goodman's even stopped by. saturday morning, celebrating 20 years at the community health fair, from 9:00 until 12:30 in the main lobby. free health screenings, information booth, a photo booth and more. free festivities. that's just some of the many things going on around the valley. don't forget, you can drop me a line to let me know of other events, or if you happen to want to be on the show.

see you next time. . >> dao: in our hot in hollywood, big dreams and big dram.

who's a friend and who is more of a friend-emy. good morning to you. >> good morning back to you. >> dao: congratulations on your new project that premiers, what is about the business about? >> oh, my goodness, i'm so excited, it appears at 10:00 p.m. my show is about, you know, friends. it's about friends, and it's about hollywood. and the drama that is takes, and the work that it takes. to stay afloat. i've been friends with a lot of these people over ten years, you see a lot of in front of the camera and the glitz and glamour of hollywood on television. my show really shows the behind-the-scenes. you know, what it takes, not only as an individual, but as a group of friends to hold each hollywood. >> dao: now, did you pick the

get referred by someone else? or how did that work, the casting? >> hollywood picked my group of friends. i've known my friends in different ways through hollywood, two of them e.j. king and sparkle holmes, they both used to be assistants of mine, one ten years ago, and one five, six years ago. and they are now gone on to create businesses of their own and become their own boss. i've known them for a long time. danielle crawley, i've known her since nick canon first started wowing out in 2004, 2005. and we've remained friends through time. and so, you know, hollywood really has brought a lot of these friends to my life. and our relationships and bonds have sustained those friendships. >> dao: in the series, we watch you invest in a luxury container home business. how did you get into that?

it is, and it's so fickle, you know, and i'm a new mom, i wanted to make sure that i leave not only a name for myself in entertainment, but a legacy for my daughter. and so, my mother and my brother and i, and a couple of friends decided to start a real estate venture, and we creating luxury homes for less, basically, made out of repurposed shipping containers. and being from southern california where everything is eco friendly, it is just, you know, it is an answer to a lot of the dwelling issues to not only the homeless population here, but trying to live green and clean, and i would love to do my part and give back and create homes for the beautiful people of los angeles. >> i love container homes i'm a very simple girl. your friends, and even you could live in it. >> oh, yes, you know, i came up with the idea because i want to build myself, my dream home, but i don't want to spend $10 million doing it.

do i get what want, and still keep money in the bank. and container homes is just an amazing opportunity, to literally customize your home for a fraction of the cost, from elevators in your home to swimming pools, i mean literally everything can be made out of containers. and i'm super excited that i'm doing about the business and they've been able to capture myself and my family as we begin our business together. which is not easy, let me say. >> dao: it was a pleasure talking to you, congratulations on your new series. head to the web site, or right shawn? >> shawn: dao, thank you so much. each week, the guys offer you legal advice on our show, and segment. this week, be on the lookout for scammers, they are everywhere

struggling financially, real creditors and collectors probably won't email you, and they should be able to be rather happy and able to provide you call. if you have a full-service attorney helping you with dead, they will be happy to deal with collectors, and tell you which ones are cons, and which ones are really. they are located onr,t flamingo. you can find them on facebook and twitter. earlier, we got a taste of soul, now time to hear the sounds, all for the 15th annual taste and sounds of soul festivity happening this friday and saturday along fremont street. the event features tasty cuisine, as i've gotten a belly full of, as well as entertainment here to form for us now.

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from all the love before, >> shawn: welcome back to "the morning blend." does your home need major repair, or do you need to sell quickly for cash. we have your hero for you, for first prime realty group to show you how you can do so and get cash for your home. great having you. >> thank you. >> shawn: you buy homes from sellers, what types of homes do you buy, and what types of sellers do you buy from? >> i buy unwanted homes from

quickly. either the home needs massive repairs, or the seller is facing some sort of hardship, such as a job loss, relocation, divorce, maybe they've inherited a property from a homeowner, who has had a family member pass away, or it's a rental property that just is unwanted. >> shawn: sometimes you inherit that type of home that wow this has not been updated in 50 years, what am i going to do, this is going to cost me a ridiculous amount of money to fix and put back on the market. we could give that to you if you give us cash for that home, and you do what with? >> typically i do one of two things i will fix it up and keep it in my rental portfolio, or fix it up and put it back in the market to a home buyer. it is a win-win situation for everyone. i like to work with these home sellers because i get to help them out of a bad situation. >> shawn: these are for people not necessarily your typical home sale, but in the sense of you either want to get out of it

reach to be able to fix it, we give it to you and you do your magic. >> exactly. >> is there a real estate commission? >> on the homes i book, there's no real estate commission. i pay ordinary closing costs at the close. this is an as-is transactions. we are helping sellers who don't have the fund to repair, there's no fix ups, no repairs, it is as is, i will purchase the home and make the homeowner make an easy transition. >> shawn: you're the ones getting your hands dirty, which is better than me. how fast can this happen? how soon can we get it done? >> i've purchased homes as quickly as three days before, with cash. >> shawn: no kidding, wow. and have the cash, not have to wait for escrow, not wait for all the things that can tie up something of a sale of this magnitude. if you try to get a mortgage,

fix this, this, and this, before we put our name to. >> translator: most buyers are unwilling or unable due to the strict guidelines. it's necessary to sell to a cash buyer like myself because we're the only ones who can afford to buy those and do the repairs, when a normal home buyer they can't get the loan and canned afford the fix-up costs. >> shawn: in this situation, we're wondering whether our home is worthy or unworthy to take off our hands, how do we find out? >> i have a three step process, give my office a call, for a 24-hour no obligation cash offer, and we'll take a look at the property, evaluate it, step two is we come to an agreeable purchase price, we sign the purchase agreement, step three, we go to title and closing, a third party title company, and you'll get your cash, profits at close escrow, we want to make it as smooth a transaction for that

a lot of homeowners are in a situation where they're not able to -- they're in a rush, they need -- they don't have time, they just need to be out of the property very quickly. so, those are the homeowners that we help. >> shawn: awesome, i know you have a radio show, as well, where you answer not just questions regarding homes of this magnitude, but any home, tell us about the radio show. >> i do. we talk about all things real estate, you know, whether it's buying homes for cash, or fixing up homes, or how to sell homes for off the top dollar, or buy homes, that's what the radio show is really about. and it's on demand on our web site at lathe lavada.com so you can access those recorded shows any time you like. >> shawn: you don't have to listen at a certain time, 2:00 a.m., thinking about it, hit play, good to go. and people can ask questions from there, or contact your office and ask.

i always have someone standing by to take those cal your home for cash, or what you'd like to do with the property. >> shawn: thank you, you can catch lathe's radio show, available any time, guarantee quick and easy 24-hour no obligation cash offer, for more, call the number or visit the web site on your screen, lathe is also on facebook and twitter. >> dao: albertson's reopens in henderson, the ribbon cutting is in just a few minutes at 10:00. throughout the day, shoppers will be able to try a wide range of food samples and enjoy cake and ice cream, as well. up next, the blend continues with a look at what the ladies of the view have in store. remember, to check out vegasmorningblend.com on our web site.

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