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The Underworld of Steroids and Cops in Broward

By Bob Norman
This story on the underbelly of the cops-and-steroids trade can use a bit of an intro. First, Marty Hommel, the former Plantation police officer who told me about his personal use of steroids, was an open book who should be commended for his honesty. All he wanted to do was clear his...
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E.W. Scripps Makes Company-Wide Cuts

By Bob Norman
The E.W. Scripps Company, which owns ten TV stations (including WPTV-Channel 5 in West Palm Beach) and 17 newspapers (the Rocky Mountain News, the Commercial Appeal, and the Naples Daily News among them) announced today that the company is suspending  its 401-K match and freezing the company's pension plan. In addition, the TV...
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More Broward Places to Get Your Mexican Fix

By John Linn
According to Gail Shepherd's Dish column this week, Palm Beach County residents have at least one more joint where they can sate their cravings for authentic Mex (though Ameri-Mex fans should clearly look past Cottonwood). But Gail also mentioned a host of great Broward places to get either iteration of...
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Lola’s Cupcakery Opens on Las Olas

By John Linn
As far as desserts go, what's better than a cupcake? Think about it: these morsels of goodness are self-contained, portable, portion-controlled, and, when done right, can taste pretty swell. And now, they're showing up on Las Olas. Lola's Cupcakery is a new venture from Toronto restaurateur, Donald Kaplan, and his...
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Blowfly Entertains Kids on Cable Access Television

By Jonathan Cunningham
  If you know anything about Blowfly, the self-proclaimed Original Dirty Rapper, then you know he's one of the last people on earth who should be talking to kids. The legendary Miami songwriter, who used to perform under his given name, Clarence Reid, has spent the latter part of his...
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Another Miami Herald Farewell

By Bob Norman
Today is goodbye for numerous Miami Herald journalists who are part of the recent job cuts at the newspaper. What follows is an email announcing the departures sent to staff today from Senior Editor Mindy Marques. There's too much here to summarize, but I want to point out that among those...
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Nothing Moments Project

By Michael Mills
For the "Nothing Moments Project," now at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, nearly a hundred writers, artists, and designers were invited to participate in "a collaborative project in art, literature and design." This strangely compelling exhibition collects the results: two dozen limited-edition books and more than 400 drawings...
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Worst Lyrics of 2008

By Jose D. Duran
And now it's time for the "I love you like a fat kid loves cake" memorial Worst Lyrics of 2008, March Madness-style tournament, this year a terrifying mélange of appalling oral-sex requests, bargain-bin philosophies, grammatical atrocities, and cringe-inducing pillow talk. To elevate the drama, I provided a trusted colleague with...
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Hip once again, Hall & Oates return to play Mizner Park.

By John Hood
Name any Hall & Oates song and the melody springs immediately to mind. To name just a few: "She's Gone," "Sara Smile," "Rich Girl," "Kiss on My List," "Private Eyes," "Out of Touch," "Maneater," and "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)." Each is a pitch-perfect confection of pop-soul...
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The Brothers Djinn

By Penn Bullock
Azur and Asmar: The Prince’s Quest is the best thing to come out of French animation since The Triplets of Belleville. It hasn’t gotten a blockbuster promotional campaign, but it was released at the Cannes Film Festival and other international venues to great acclaim. It’s kid-safe, family-friendly, and perfect for...
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The New Diva

By Christopher Lopez
Those already familiar with the phrase "I wanna take a ride on your disco stick" might be surprised to learn that Lady Gaga, the self-proclaimed retro-sexual behind infectious pop/dance tracks like the instant club classic "Just Dance" and her new single, "Poker Face," is much more than just another hot...
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Hitsville: The Year in Music, by the Numbers

By Jose D. Duran
You don't need a half-wit music critic to tell you it's been a remarkable year for America, one historians will be discussing and researching for centuries to come. War, financial collapse, politics, technology: All have been dinner-table topics for many Americans. Racial barriers in 2008 were demolished by a Midwestern...
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Fun With Dickerdoodles (NSFW)

By John Linn
Penny ArcadeEach year around Christmas, the Mecca of all gaming sites, Penny Arcade, throws a little contest called Dickerdoodles. The concept is pretty simple: A dickerdoodle is essentially a snickerdoodle in the shape of a penis. The object of the contest is to submit the funniest picture of your doughy...
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The Miccosukee Tribe Keeps Quiet About a Series of Traffic Deaths

By Gus Garcia-Roberts
Near dawn on Wednesday, January 21, Glades airboat captain Jesse Kennon was jolted awake by the whirring of helicopter blades over his roof. His first thought: That sounds like Rescue One. The ruddy-skinned, pony-tailed patriarch of Coopertown had heard Miami-Dade Fire Rescue choppers many times before. He estimates he has...
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Lee Abrams Don’t Know Chinese

By Bob Norman
Tribune Co. Chief Innovation Officer Lee Abrams begins his latest think piece, titled "Cutting Through Crisis," this way: "When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters: On represents danger, the other opportunity. I'm not sure if that's the literal translation, but pretty well said." Well said,...
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Really, Go Out With Him

By Jamie Laughlin
The late ’70s were an interesting time for pop music. Punk, new wave, and rock grappled each other in a sweaty, lust-fueled, ménage à trois that resulted in blessed offspring like Graham Parker, Elvis Costello, and Nick Lowe. Often forgotten in this dinner jacket savvy, ivory tickling, falsetto friendly era...
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Q&A: UB The Underboss, A.K.A. The Apex, Drops A Book Of Knowledge

By Jacob Katel
UB The Underboss is a South Florida hip-hop veteran and new media pioneer. I asked him 10 questions via e-mail and got back so much information I can't even call this an interview, it's the Underboss Book Of Knowledge. Check out real name Urbano Mederos' 20 years worth of insight...