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Willie Nelson turns 80, appears entirely unaware of his age
Last week, country music -- indeed, the world of music overall -- lost a giant in George Jones, who died Friday morning in Nashville at the age of 81. But Tuesday brings happier news: the 80th birthday of another one of country's kings, Willie Nelson....
Tags: Entertainment, Music
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The Fayetteville Observer, N.C., TV Diva column
The Fayetteville Observer, N.C.'AMERICAN IDOL' We're almost at the end! Hooray! Is anyone else tired of the weekly diva-off that has dominated this season? And no, I'm not talking about the all-female lineup that has sung its hearts out the past five weeks. I'll take that diva-off...Tags: Larry the Cable Guy, Entertainment, American Idol (tv program), The Voice (tv program), Music
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Students exposed to realities of the Holocaust
Students in two South Florida high schools recently learned about the Holocaust and the dangers of racism, bigotry and hate. These Student Awareness Days recently took place at Hallandale High School in Hallandale Beach and Christopher Columbus High...Tags: Arts and Culture, The Holocaust (1934-1945), Students, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Hallandale Beach
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South Florida's Russians celebrate Victory Day
Victory Day, celebrated May 9, is a major holiday in Russia, celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. This year's festivities here mean transporting 130 guests of honor — Russian World War II veterans or their children — from...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Nazi Party, Aventura
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South Florida casino revenues increase
As revenue for casinos continues to climb in Florida, one thing is clear: The gambling industry here is ripe for expansion, experts say. "There's more than enough population to support it. It's a deep market," said Carlo Santarelli, of Deutsche Bank...Tags: Florida Gaming Corporation, Casino and Gambling Industry, The Seminole Tribe, Lifestyle and Leisure, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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The Planner
This weekMonday Boards in Action, 8 a.m., Community Foundation of Broward, 910 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Refresher seminar for board chairs, board members, & nonprofit CEOs: legal duties, governance, board planning and building. llinzer@...Tags: Nursing, Environmental Issues, Los Angeles Hotels, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Gardens
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Sun Sentinel Investigation: Tax lien sharks use shell companies to squeeze out locals
Tax lien auctions are a little-known but juicy Florida financial market worth up to $1 billion a year. And, the Sun Sentinel has found, banks, hedge funds and other financial powerhouses have hit upon a way to game the system, squeeze out the little guy...
Tags: Credit Ratings, Politics, Fort Lauderdale, Internal Revenue Service, Economy, Business and Finance
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10 questions about Wizarding World at Universal Studios Hollywood
We still have more questions than answers about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter more than a year after plans were announced for a West Coast version of the themed land at Universal Studios Hollywood. Photos: Top 10 Wizarding World of Harry Potter...
Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Six Flags Inc., Fiction
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Some nice dolphin caught, and speared
Some nice dolphin were caught over the weekend, but the nicest one was speared by Dave Collier Jr. Collier was offshore Sunday with the Advanced Roofing fishing team when he shot an estimated 70-pound bull dolphin with his speargun. After a standoff...Tags: Lake Okeechobee, Fire Island, Lighthouse Point, Broward County, TNT (tv network)
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From electronics recycling to catering, nonprofits start social enterprises to fund their missions
In an industrial area of Fort Lauderdale, trucks deliver old computers, cellphones and electronics to a sprawling warehouse. Workers sort the goods, separating plastics, metals and other items for resale. It looks like a typical electronics recycling...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Finance, Autism, Career and Workplace
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Firm with major lobbying practice getting new office steps from County Commission
Sun SentinelThe Hollywood-based law firm Becker & Poliakoff is leaving its longtime home on Stirling Road and moving to deluxe office space in the sky in downtown Fort Lauderdale. It will move to 1 E. Broward Blvd. in January, vacating the Hollywood location...Tags: Politics, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Crime, Law and Justice, Lobbying
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Signs and symptoms of insect-related diseases
Pediatric Critical Care of South FloridaAs families travel or head out to camp, swim, hike or play, so do mosquitos, ticks and other pesky insects. Unfortunately, warmer weather also means guarding against illnesses, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and the West Nile virus....Tags: Parenting, Headaches, Diseases and Illnesses, Pediatrics, Photophobia
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