South Florida Blog Network

Fins Radio: FINS RADIO - The Pat Catello Legends Show - Nov 24,2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

FINS RADIO proudly presents "The Miami Dolphins Legends Show with Pat Catello." Join Pat and Rich as they talk Dolphin football and call in with your questions and comments.

Miami Dolphins | Pat Catello | [...]

The South Florida Watershed Journal: "Plan B" when monsoons fail

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:36:00 -0500

Florida doesn’t have monsoons,

although the summer showers are often mistaken as such.

What makes them different?

Florida’s summer convective showers are fed by “low atmosphere” lows (caused by daytime heating), stoked by upper atmosphere instability and super charged by colliding landward-flowing [...]

Canespace: Miami Wins Charleston Classic Basketball Tournament

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:18:19 -0500

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- James Dews scored 22 points and Dwayne Collins added 17 points to go with 15 rebounds, leading Miami past South Carolina 85-70 in the championship game of the Charleston Classic on Sunday night. Collins was selected as the MVP of the tournament. [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: SFDB's We Live Here

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

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Southern District of Florida Blog: Did you know that the Sears Tower is now called the Willis Tower?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

I sure didn't.

Anyway, the leader from the Liberty City group -- Narseal Batiste -- who was convicted of attempting to blow up that building was sentenced to 13 1/2 years by Judge Lenard. She sentenced brothers Burson Ausgustin, 24, and Rotschild' [...]

The Eclectic Chapbook: Mez: A Wilding II (2#) -

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:53:00 -0500

Meredith Kercher Murder Case -

I think it's important to add Barbie Nadeau's piece to the reading links for this case because it offers some worthwhile insights.

I haven't been able to find Charle Mudede's reaction yet; thus far, the trial was only mentioned in passing [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: Your Evening Sift

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:32:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

It was a heavy posting day for some reason. Sunday Sifts are usually a piece of cake but tonight's had me working overtime. Enjoy...

A- Drop by Swampstyle's gallery and be surprised 'cause I'm not sure what's going on there for the' [...]

Minimum Security: Courageous writing

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:27:01 -0500

Thanks to Derrick Jensen for sending me this inspiring quote:

“I think a real writer simply has to think in other terms. Not, ‘Will I get in this magazine? Will I get this NEA grant next year?’ but whether or not this work is something he would do if a gun [...]

Miami-Dade Dems: Miami bloggers, some anonymously, get together

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:20:00 -0500

We weren't all there. One of the best of the Miami bloggers, South Florida Daily Blog, declared himself a family man with other obligations on Saturday afternoon, and was absent. Somehow his family obligations apparently included a tremendous amount of work putting up videos on Glenn Beck's crazy [...]

South Florida Theatre Scene: New Theatre: 26 Miles (reviews)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:18:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
New Theatre opened its regional premier production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' 26 Miles on November 20, 2009.

In this coming of age tale, a Cuban mother loses custody of her Jewish daughter and after eight years she is given a second chance. At 4:30 in the morning' [...]

Tim Smith's Fort Lauderdale: Seiler and Gretsas Dispel Buddy Nevins Rumor

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:37:00 -0500

     So what happens now with City Manager George Gretsas?


                                Mayor Jack Seiler and City Manager George Gretsas

     Rumors have been running wild.

     A published rumor,at the end of last week , on the blog of former Sun-Sentinel political reporter Buddy Nevins, seemed to have the scoop! It quoted [...]

Miami-Dade Dems: FL-18 Ros-Lehtinen: Saving the Atlantic and its fisheries is “unacceptable”

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:32:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Talk about short-sighted. And this is my member of Congress, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-FL-18. As always, except for her very reluctant vote in favor of expanding children’s health insurance after numerous votes against it, she is on the wrong side of an issue. O woe, she bleats in the US House. [...]

Radio Or Not: My Best Thanksgiving Ever

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:29:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Ten years ago this month, I was hoping to bring my daughter home. Six months earlier, I had started the process to adopt my daughter. I wasn't sure where she was, or what she looked like, but I had already' [...]

Scene in the Tropics: Either Wilmer Valderrama's sporting a new 'do or Avril Lavigne's sporting a new dude

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:15:57 -0500

Newly single rocker grrrrl Avril Lavigne has been making headlines lately and not because she filed for divorce and seeks to deny spousal support to estranged hubby Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley. Nor is it because she has any song out worth listening [...]

The Daily Pulp: Bob Norman's Blog: Rothstein's Castle, Part II

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:14:01 -0500

In part two of our look at some of Scott Rothstein's spoils of Ponzi, we start with his bed. It looks to be hand-carved wood and had a flat-screen TV that would rise from the footboar... [...]

Skolnick's Season Ticket: NFL: Beat the Experts wrapup

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:14:00 -0500

First, the in-house contest:

I went 9-4 this week, entering the Bears/Eagles game (I took Philly).

That puts me at 99-54 for the season.

Keven Lerner, our internet editor, went 5-8 entering the Bears/Eagles game.

So that breaks the tie. I didn't choke. Stunning.

As for the 15 reader contestants this week, Billy [...]

Miami Bike Scene: Cranksgiving : Camillus House Video

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:10:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
Some footage of the ride to Camillus House from Government Center after Cranksgiving to donate collected non-perishables.

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Dad on Duty: Choosing a school

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Charter or magnet? Private or public? Parochial or Montessori? Neighborhood school or home-schooled? When it comes to picking a place to study, it's not just for college kids anymore. Decisions start in pre-school and can go right up through high school. So the fate of where you live and [...]

Miami Bike Scene: More photos from Cranksgiving!

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:58:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Photos by Charles Marten. [...]

Bark Bark Woof Woof: Sunday Night TV

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:42:00 -0500

Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1964)

This was one of Disney's many iterations of its Sunday night staple that ran from 1954 to 1990. I remember watching this ... in black and white. [...]

JAABlog: JAABLOG WELCOME

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:40:00 -0500

LEAVE ALL FIELDS BLANK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO POST YOUR COMMENTS ANONYMOUSLY
(except the security code; it stops spam, and is the only required field)
comments containing curse words will not post

Stop the filing of felony cocaine residue cases now

Milian wants to depose Rothstein, Debra Villegas

"Among the factors Milian" [...]

Babalú Blog: Three pictures — the whole story

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:36:36 -0500

In all fairness, how drab would this world be without interior decorators? I guess we can all use a queer eye looking out for the straight guy.

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JAABlog: T MINUS 40 DAYS

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:28:00 -0500

There Go Da Judge "Driving Blind"

Judging Ana "Gardiner's alleged relationships with lawyers and prosecutors raises troubling questions"

Gardiner's only defense was an off-the-wall cease-and-desist letter

Confirmed: Scheinberg Out At SAO

RIP Judge Charlie Kaplan

Ana Goes Down [...]

FIU Golden Panthers Prowl: James Madison vs. FIU Hoops LIVE BLOG

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:08:00 -0500

James Madison vs. FIU [...]

FTL Today!: Like Beer? The Big 'S' Beerfest is in Ft. Lauderdale December 4.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:50:00 -0500

Enjoying your favorite Beer is as American as Thanksgiving. Well, after you've recovered from your Thanksgiving Holiday...get ready for the Big 'S' Beerfest in Ft. lauderdale. The Beerfest is December 4, 200 at Huizenga Plaza (Downtown Ft. Lauderdale) from 6 PM - 11 PM and is sponsored by' [...]

Gator Clause: Hardknock childhood for Florida Gators Tim Tebow? Oh, boy ... give me a break!

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:30:21 -0500

GAINESVILLE -- Florida quarterback Tim Tebow told a story on Saturday that had every reporter in Florida's post-game press conference seated on seat's edge.

What's this? Tebow cried one time way back in 1996? Holy dinosaur, stop the presses. Stop the bloody presses! Re-wriiiiiite!!!

The Orlando Sentinel was so impressed with Tebow's maudlin yarn on [...]

EYE ON MIAMI: Housework Ain't For Me! By Geniusofdespair

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
I always believed washing clothes was a waste of time. I think you should toss the garments when they are dirty. Now with spouse laid up for the past 3 days, I believe we should toss dishes too. I can't think of a bigger waste of time than loading and' [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: SFDB Post Of The Week

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:03:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2

SFDB selects its Post of the Week by going back and reviewing all the Sifts that we've done over the past 7 days. We find the best post of the week and note the runners ups as we judge them to be.

I' [...]

Miami Music Matters: La Excepcion plays Miami

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:55:32 -0500

Caught La Excepcion, an exceptional Spanish hiphop group that played the North Beach Bandshell on Saturday night, and was stunned once again by Miami's unpredictability and musical obliviousness. The duo has top sales in Spain, plays major venues and wins major awards, while the film El Truco de [...]

Superbee's Philosophy: Cauley Square = Fail.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:47:00 -0500

I went to Homestead both days this weekend. Yesterday, I went to Knaus Berry Farm for strawberry milkshakes and honey and cinnamon rolls, and then to Fruit and Spice Park (Boo-ringgg), and then to Schnabley Winery (skip the $7.00 tour, and go straight for the $6.00 tasting of almost-palatable wines), [...]

Babalú Blog: More U.S. Visas, for Stalinist apparatchiks.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:37:20 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Formell and buddies (He's second from left)

Juan Formell makes Alicia Alonso look like a Cuban dissident. His Castro regime asskissery revolts all who witnessed it up-close (just ask Arturo Sandoval and Paquito d' Rivera.)

Formell signed in favor of' [...]

CUADERNO DE CUBA: Yoani, Obama y la sensatez

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:29:00 -0500

Esta es mi columna semanal del lunes en El Nuevo Herald, que aparecerá en la edición de mañana, lunes 23.

Sensatez es la mejor palabra para definir las respuestas del presidente Barack Obama al cuestionario enviado por Yoani Sánchez.
En resumidas cuentas, el mandatario norteamericano no hizo más que [...]

Miami Bike Scene: Cranksgiving : Le Mans Start Video

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:56:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Here's a short clip from the Le Mans start at Cranksgiving Saturday afternoon.

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Cuban Colada: Septeto Nacional play Hoy Como Ayer; music, family, no drama.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:49:34 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Havana's Septeto Nacional marked a little bit of history Saturday night in Little Havana with family feeling and no drama. "On your feet familiares de Septeto Nacional" said 68-year old lead singer Eugenio Rodriguez to dark, tiny and packed Hoy Como Ayer on Saturday night. "Tantos primos y primas" [...]

Cuban Colada: Omara Portuondo to play Miami in March

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:43:52 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Cuban singer Omara Portuondo will perform in Miami Beach on March 2nd, 2010, the first major Cuban star to be announced for the greater Miami area since connections between the U.S. and the island tightened up in 2003. The Buena Vista Social Club star and former member of beloved quartet [...]

Minimum Security: Sneak preview

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:39:53 -0500

Here’s a sneak preview of comic that comes out 12/17 (on comics.com) and 12/18 (at minimumsecurity.net):

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Miamism pix: Rick’s Coffee – in less than 10 seconds

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:34:10 -0500

Rick makes the best Cuban Coffee ever and he’s not even Cuban [...]

Coconut Grove Grapevine: Enjoy Thanksgiving at the Sonesta

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
The Sonesta's Panorama Restaurant and Sky Lounge (2889 McFarlane Road) is having a delicious Thanksgiving meal with all the fixin's on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Day.

The meal will be served from noon to 11 pm, cost is $38 per person, which includes a glass of house wine. [...]

Jeff Eats: Pete’s Cafe Bella Sera (Parkland)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:55:36 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Pete’s Cafe Bella Sera, 7351 North State Road 7, Parkland, Florida 333073 (954) 346-7373.

I think Yogi Berra once said…”fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.”…or maybe it was Soupy Sales who once said it, or maybe it was Professor Irwin Corey…anyway—

About 5 years ago, [...]

Dave Hyde: Parcells to Cleveland? Welcome to start of Rumor Season

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:46:32 -0500

In today's NFL, every awful team wants to adopt the Bill Parcells Business Model. You knew this was coming. The Dolphins' turnaround behind Parcells' blueprint of hiring the front office with his proteges and molding the roster in a manner he's proven to work is the hot thing in a [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: Glenn Beck Visits Central Florida [UPDATED]

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:15:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
For the same reason many Americans smoke cigarettes. For the same reason many Americans eat unhealthy foods. For the same reason many Americans make time to sit and watch "The Biggest Loser,"Glenn Beck has been catching the attention of a certain type of American. What he has to say is [...]

Coconut Grove Grapevine: Restaurant space for lease

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 8
This is a list of the current empty restaurant spaces in the Grove, in no particular order. The subject came up at the Village Council meeting last week. It's interesting to note because a lot of reasons are given for their demise. Who really knows why they closed.

Los [...]

The South Florida Watershed Journal: Water ...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Water fountains are
water cycles in miniature:
inflow equals outflow,
minus evaporation. [...]

Phinaticism: Reader Question: Ted Ginn; Roster updates

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:42:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Before I get into a reader question, it should be noted that the Dolphins promoted S Nate Ness from the practice squad prior to the Carolina game. He took the roster spot vacated when Ronnie Brown was placed on IR.

Also, it appears as if Jason Ferguson will miss [...]

Miami Heat: ASK IRA: Should the Heat pick up its pace?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:18:00 -0500

Q: Ever think that the style of halfcourt basketball that the Heat plays may not be the best style for the players we have? Defensive effort being the same, perhaps the Heat needs to run a bit more and not be so methodical on offense. It seemed to do well [...]

Changing Channels: Screen Gems: TV the week of November 22

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:09:24 -0500

The Lost JFK Tapes: The Assassination (9 p.m. Monday, National Geographic Channel) -- The name is a little bit of a fraud: The news footage, home movies and radio reports from which this documentary is built have regularly been on display at The Sixth Floor [...]

Miamism pix: Meet the SunPost Contributors

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:07:35 -0500

I don’t know if taking iPhone photos makes me a “photographer”, but I am flattered nevertheless. The description reads: Ines Hegedus-Garcia PHOTOGRAPHER When Ines is not snapping pics with her iphone for the Sun- Post, she does many other things. She is a Miami Beach Re- altor with a bachelors in architecture from The [...]

Miami For Change: DAY 11 - LOFTY GOALS

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:07:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
A loyal reader sent us the following observation:

The Herald reported that "Exposito said when he leaves the job he doesn't care about having a national reputation as a great chief..."

Hey Chief, with Mayor Regalado by your side, your reputation is safe.

You have NOTHING to worry' [...]

Babalú Blog: When Saturday Night Live gets it right…

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:57:31 -0500

Number of comments: 3

...it can be very, very funny.

(H/T Maggie at Infidel's Paradise)

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The FANLESS Homepage!!: Twitter Updates for 2009-11-22

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:36:00 -0500

Hoping to win a Zune! #syncmyridepodcast # I got Voice Candy for Mac for free from tap tap tap. They're celebrating releasing Voices for iPhone [bit.ly] # @mklopez Is she hot?? in reply to mklopez # @ciannait Voice Candy is an app that alters the [...]

Miamism: What do you want from us?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:22:07 -0500

Number of comments: 10

You found this article because you are either thinking of buying or selling real estate in Miami Beach or surrounding areas. But my question to you is the following:

What exactly to you expect to get from the Internet?

Are [...]

The Phinsider: Week 11 Open Thread

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:15:08 -0500

WEEK 11

While we don't have a Dolphins game to watch today, there's still plenty to monitor today. The Dolphins are back at .500 and squarely in the thick of the AFC playoff chase. Some of the important games with playoff implications today include:

Ravens vs Colts, 1' [...]

Coconut Grove Grapevine: Shake-A-Leg receives prestigious award

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:01:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Shake-A-Leg Miami was recently honored with the prestigious Rosa O’Neill Community Resource Award by the Miami Council for International Visitors (MCIV) at the Council’s 50th Annual Meeting at Calamari Restaurant.

The Rosa O'Neill Community Resource Award is awarded to organizations or individuals who have' [...]

Bark Bark Woof Woof: Irony of the Day

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:51:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Jack Kelley, a columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and The Blade in Toledo, and the poor man's William Kristol, is railing against President Obama's "vendetta" against the Bush administration.

Former Justice Department official Shannen Coffin thinks the real reason for a civilian trial is that President Obama hopes KSM and [...]

FAU Sports: FAU's embarrassing loss exposes plenty, and none of it good

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:44:04 -0500

Coaches like to say you can learn more from a loss than a win.

So, what did we learn Saturday after FAU got whacked and embarrassed by Troy?

(Congrats to the Trojans, by the way. That is the best Troy team I have seen, and they played smart, [...]

Miami Beach 411 - Must Read News About Miami & Miami Beach: Matt Meltzer Dancing on Sabado Gigante (Video)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:34:00 -0500

by Gus Moore

Check out Matt Metlzer dancing with the stars on Sabado Giangte.

No doubt, Matt is a great writer, but who knew he can also dance and speak Spanish so well?

We are proud to have him on our team!

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food for thought: CSA Week 1 - the beginning

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:01:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Yesterday began the season for the Community Supported Agriculture program run by Bee Heaven Farm. The "subscription agriculture" program offers the oppotunity to buy directly from local farmers by paying in advance for a season's worth of their produce, delivered each week to several [...]

ArtMurmur: Small Stuff

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:50:35 -0500

If you stayed up too late on Saturday night, and you're still wiping the sleep from your eyes, know that Bear and Bird Gallery in Lauderhill has just what you need today .. Doughnuts, mimosas and their big annual Small Stuff show featuring reasonably priced little artworks from local and' [...]

swampstyle: Swampy Openings

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:18:00 -0500

On the occasion of Art Basel and Design Miami Fairs,Swampspace Galleryis please to invite You to a Foodie Pop-up Retail featuring."Home of the MIN TREATS"MIN TREATS are Super HEALTHY, HOMEMADE, FULLY LOADED, oatmeal cookies made with organic and natural ingredients. Coconut oil increases your metabolism, Smart Balance lowers cholesterol and [...]

Cuban Colada: Spanish daily urges EU to pressure Cuba

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:13:09 -0500

Number of comments: 0
The influential Spanish newspaper El Pais – normally a left-of-center daily – has sided with hardliners who would like Spain and the European Union to pressure Raúl Castro into relaxing his control of society.

Here are excerpts from an editorial it published Sunday, titled "Repression in Cuba."

"Fidel" [...]

Career Jockey: Back on Track Network: The 3 Things You MUST Know to Become Successfully Self-employed

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:06:01 -0500

Title: Back on Track Network: The 3 Things You MUST Know to Become Successfully Self-employed
Location: St. Louis Church Library 7220 SW 120 Street, Miami, FL 33156
Link out: Click here
Description: Guest Speaker: Frank Morrison, owner/president of The Entrepreneur’s Source

Based in Miami, Florida, Frank is a business consultant [...]

Coconut Grove Grapevine: GroveHouse holding Small Wonders competition

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
The GroveHouse Artists are having a juried competition called "Small Wonders." The works of art are no larger than 144 square inches in size.

Merchandise prizes will be awarded for First, Second, Third place and Honorable Mention.

The application fee is $25.00, which allows [...]

Weston, FL. Daily Photo: Honda toys

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:56:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
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Gator Clause: What's the difference between Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow and Alabama running back Mark Ingram? One rushing touchdown.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:52:09 -0500

GAINESVILLE -- Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Alabama running back Mark Ingram lead their teams offensively and are the leading Heisman Trophy contenders in the Southeastern Conference.

After Saturday's set of games, Florida and Alabama have played seven common opponents. Ingram has rushed for seven touchdowns against those teams while [...]

Miami Music Matters: Naughty By Nature down with 954

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:47:11 -0500

Early '90s hip-hop icons Naughty By Nature will take the stage at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale on December 19 for a dose of old school fun.

The trio, consisting of Treach, Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee, is known for quintessential party records [...]

Career Jockey: Kevin Donlin Simple Job Search Manifesto a Good Resource

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:43:50 -0500

A week back I published Kevin Donlin’s article “Three Simple Job Search Ideas from Stuff Going on Right Around You.” I started looking around his blog and found a FREE downloadable e-book called “The Simple Job Search Manifesto.” I figured if I’m publishing his story I might as [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: The Cooler

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:39:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

I have a couple interesting videos for you in today's Cooler. Here you go...

A- Herald: Wasn't Coconut Grove Grapevine recently making a point of how much crime there was around Mary Brickell Village?

Detectives are searching for a rapist who attacked' [...]

EYE ON MIAMI: The Miami Herald Quotes Eye on Miami Blog Today. By Geniusofdespair

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:38:00 -0500

Number of comments: 8
We quote the Miami Herald a lot, it is good to see they also read and quote from our blog.BTW don't bother doing a search on line. I did one and couldn't find the article, under Eyeonmiami, Gimleteye or Alan Farago. Even the author's name, Edward Schumacher-Matos, had "0" results' [...]

ARTLURKER: The Sunday Video: Literal Video Version Homage

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:37:30 -0500

With this week’s Sunday Video we pay homage to the genre of Literal Video Version. Having liberated countless classic music videos/tracks, from Meatloaf’s ‘Anything For Love‘ to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ (Bollywood version), ocular and auditory detail oriented individuals with a niggling desire to “make a funny” from the [...]

The Daily Pulp: Bob Norman's Blog: George Levin Was Rothstein's Whale

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:26:18 -0500

Fort Lauderdale attorney Bill Scherer is about as good a source on the money end of Scott Rothstein's Ponzi scheme as you're going to find right now. He's representing abo... [...]

t u m i a m i b l o g: 60 contra 39 ¡EL PROYECTO DE SALUD AL PLENO DEL SENADO!

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:25:00 -0500

En el New York Times: (En la foto: A la derecha, el senador Harry Reid, arquitecto de la propuesta del senado, junto a Cristopher Dodd) Esta noche tenemos la oportunidad histórica de reformar el...

Find the rest of the article below ... Lo mejor del artículo sigue abajo. [...]

EYE ON MIAMI: I was recognized for post of the month. By Geniusofdespair

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:18:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
All I can say is I am thrilled to have my Blog on the Saga of the Phone Scam recognized by other bloggers and readers. Check it out in The South Florida Daily Blog. [...]

South Florida Daily Blog: Your Morning Sift

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Good morning.

Weekends go quicker and quicker it seems. Enjoy your Already Sunday morning Sift...

A- Miami Bike Scene shares some photos from yesterday's Cranksgiving.

B- Nikon Miami was there and snapped a few photos at The Burger Beast [...]

Dave Hyde: Can coaching keep overcoming Dolphins injuries?; Cry vs. Spy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:56:15 -0500

Sometimes you need to step back and say the obvious: The Dolphins coaches are getting as much out of their roster than anyone in the league. It's not just the 0-3 start that could have tipped the season. It's not just the fact they're winning while rebuilding the roster. This year,' [...]

HOMESTEAD IS HOME: Miami-Dade Ethics Board Drops Case Against Former Homestead Mayor Lynda Bell

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:49:00 -0500

Number of comments: 5
Miami-Dade Ethics board drops case against former Homestead mayor - MiamiHerald.com: "In the case of Bell, a complaint was filed by Frank May, the chairman of a political action committee that had paid for television ads and mailers attacking Bell for raising taxes for two" [...]

South Florida Theatre Scene: Deep in November, it's Good to Remember

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:49:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Today marks 21 years since the passing of the woman that former Florida governor Fuller Warren dubbed "the First Lady of South Florida Theatre," the legendary Ruth Foreman. She was 81.

Mrs. Foreman produced theater in Florida for about 40 years... Her productions won many local theater awards.
- NY [...]

Dave Barry's Blog: HAR

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:40:00 -0500

(Thanks to Ralph) [...]

Dave Barry's Blog: THE BEST TOUCHDOWN PASS EVER

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:34:00 -0500

(Thanks to CJrun) [...]

Coconut Grove Grapevine: Message from All Grove Crime Watch

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
In light of the recent sexual assault incidents in Center Grove, All Grove Crime Watch will be distributing fliers today, Sunday, to raise awareness and help catch the perpetrator.

If you can help, bring tape to post fliers, a friend, and some energy, to the entrance of the Tennis [...]

Dave Barry's Blog: THERE'S A HUGE BLACK MARKET FOR THOSE THINGS

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:25:00 -0500

Somebody has stolen a 5-foot distelfink. (Thanks to Occam's Lady Schick) [...]

Dave Barry's Blog: WHEN OLDER PEOPLE DECLARE THAT MUSIC WAS BETTER BACK IN THE DAY

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:22:00 -0500

...they are not being entirely accurate. (Thanks to Chuck Cody) [...]

'Canes Watch: Miami Hurricanes’ talking points: Competition dictates performance

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:21:19 -0500

UM has gotten into a season-long habit of playing up or down to its competition. The Hurricanes have had far more problems with the seven unranked teams they’ve faced than the four Top 25 opponents they played to start the season. From Central Florida to Wake Forest to Duke on ... [...]

Dave Barry's Blog: YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE THOSE THINGS HAVE BEEN

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:17:00 -0500

ROME - Two fingers and a tooth removed from Galileo Galilei's corpse in a Florentine basilica in the 18th century and given up for lost have been found again and will soon be put on display. (Thanks to Catherine) [...]

Dave Barry's Blog: AND EVERY NOW AND THEN IT EMITS A DEAD BIRD FROM A USB PORT

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:07:00 -0500

IBM computer simulates cat's cerebral cortex (Thanks to Brian Tremblay, who says this explains why his computer "ignores whatever I type and just coughs up hairballs on my desk.") [...]

Dave Barry's Blog: AFTER-SCHOOL JOB OF THE WEEK SO FAR

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:04:00 -0500

(Thanks to Chuck Cody) [...]

Florida Politics: The AIF and Florida Chamber's "stagnant lakes and estuaries"

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:03:00 -0500

"After losing on the legal front, a powerful coalition of agriculture and business interests, wastewater utilities, water managers and tax watchdogs is mounting a lobbying assault on pending federal rules that could force Florida to clean up pollution fouling lakes, canals, streams and beaches statewide." The target: A settlement a [...]

Coconut Grove Grapevine: Ways to protect yourself

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
Liliana Dones sent in this great list:

Stuff my grandmother and mother taught me, and a few things I picked up on my own:

STOP BEING SO POLITE. As women we are taught to be nice, to not be rude. You know what, until this rapist is caught, [...]

JUSTICE BUILDING BLOG: NFL WEEK ELEVEN

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:16:00 -0500

Number of comments: 15
There isn't a game we like, which isn't surprising since we can't pick for bubkas this year.
That being said....
The Chargers at Denver. Chargers -4 for 200 Rivers.
Eagles -2 at Bears. Eagles for 300 Lovie Smiths.
49ers at Packers. Packers -6.5 for 200 Brats.' [...]

UM Hurricanes: Duke report card

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:13:00 -0500

Here's how I graded the Hurricanes after their 34-16 victory against Duke:

Offense -- A-minus

It's hard to argue the fact UM gained nearly 500 yards. If it weren't been for a couple turnovers inside the 25, the outcome probably would have been decided before early in the fourth quarter. [...]

Bark Bark Woof Woof: November 22, 1963

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:12:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Friday, November 22, 1963. I was in the sixth grade in Toledo, Ohio. I had to skip Phys Ed because I was just getting over bronchitis, so I was in a study hall when a classmate came up from the locker room in the school basement to [...]

Babalú Blog: November 22, 1963

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:50 -0500

Number of comments: 11

I was a second grader in Mrs. Mudre's class at St. Mary's Cathedral School, my parochial school here in Miami. The day started as all days back then did. I have no memory of it save that it was my birthday and I was expecting lots of presents when my [...]

Career Jockey: Events: Execunet Executive Perspectives – The Developing Opportunities in the 2010 Executive Marketplace

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:59:01 -0500

Title: Events: Execunet Executive Perspectives – The Developing Opportunities in the 2010 Executive Marketplace
Location: The Jobing Offices, 6600 North Andrews Ave Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Link out: Click here
Description: $25. Bring up to FOUR guests with you for free!

Light refreshments
Speaker: Dave Opton, [...]

Babalú Blog: Mum’s the word for a reason

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:58:51 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Friday afternoon's attack of Reinaldo Escobar by bused in castro Rapid Response Brigade mobs has the Cuban blogosphere, both in Cuba and in exile, abuzz. There are dozens of posts, a ton of pictures, videos of the attacks and hundreds and hundreds of comments. Commentary and news of the desperate [...]

Career Jockey: Events: Execunet Meeting – Social Networking Two.O – Off-Line

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:55:40 -0500

Title: Events: Execunet Meeting – Social Networking Two.O – Off-Line
Location: Lobby Library, 2 Grove Isle Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Link out: Click here
Description: No Charge for Execunet members. $25 for guests.

Complimentary wine bar and hors d’oeuvres

Please be our guest at Two Grove Isle Drive [...]

Bark Bark Woof Woof: Sunday Reading

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:11:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Glenn Beck goes for the William Jennings Bryan model, complete with Chautauqua-style revivals and book sales.

Glenn Beck, the popular and outspoken Fox News host, says he wants to go beyond broadcasting his opinions and start rallying his political base — formerly known as his audience — to take action.
[...]

Bark Bark Woof Woof: Short Takes

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:54:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Onward to the debate: The healthcare bill got the 60 votes it needs to begin talking about it.

The death toll in the Chinese coal mine explosion is at 87.

A ferry boat sank in Indonesia with 242 aboard.

The U.S. and Mexico [...]

Fin Heaven: STARTING NT LOST FOR THE YEAR

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:43:49 -0500

SOURCES: JASON FERGUSON OUT FOR THE SEASON!

Starting Nose Tackle Goes Out With Knee Injury

The Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel is reporting that sources are saying Ferguson will be lost for the year due to the knee injury suffered Thursday night against Carolina. Miami will most [...]

Babalú Blog: The Recovery Debacle

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:46:58 -0500

Please follow me closely but please hold your anger in as much as you can. I will give you a Play-by-Play or a Step-by-Step here, of how I approached or to make it more precise, how I personally broke this down. Well, my logical assessment of the ARRA (the [...]

CUADERNO DE CUBA: La soledad del gobierno cubano

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:17:00 -0500

El presidente venezolano, Hugo Chávez, invitó el sábado a Fidel Castro, a participar en el congreso de su Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), con el argumento de que el evento requiere con "urgencia política'' de su "incalculable experiencia'', informó la agencia Efe.
''Quiero invitarte [...]

MAeX Artblog: Links for 2009-11-21 [del.icio.us]

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

senduit | Share easily. [...]