TALLAHASSEE -- Former Gov. Charlie Crist calls him "a great patriot.’’Congressional investigators call him "a war profiteer" who walked away with an extra $200 million while providing fuel to American troops in Iraq.At Florida State University, he is something of a hero — contributing more than a million dollars to athletic programs, the business school and his old fraternity....
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Harry Sargeant, Florida Republican money man, is a highly controversial figure
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Ellen DeGeneres Pens Open Letter to Supreme Court to Pass Prop 8 for Gay Marriage
Label: LifestyleWith a touch of her trademark humor, Ellen DeGeneres tackles a very serious topic close to the talk show host's heart: gay marriage.In an open letter posted to her website, Ellen reaches out to members of the Supreme Court, who will soon decide the fate of same-sex couples who wish to wed.Pics: 'Amazing Race' Stars Cheer Up Bullied Gay Fan
"Portia and I have been married for 4 years and they have...
The ex-Pope
Label: Health ‘You are confusing a modern man with an American liberal.”These words were spoken years ago by a French cardinal responding to a question about modernity and Christianity. They come back to us now as we watch a pope who has just left the chair of St. Peter — where the eyes of the world were upon him — for a life of prayer and obscurity.Since he announced...
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT DOESN’T COVER LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES
Label: Business Starting next year, the Affordable Care Act will largely prohibit insurers who sell individual and small-group health policies from charging women higher premiums than men for the same coverage. Long-term-care insurance, however, isn’t bound by that law, and the country’s largest provider of such coverage has announced it will begin setting its prices based on sex this spring....
Feb
28
’Les Mis’ touring company works out to stay in shape at Wilton Manors gym
Label: World Even if you’re a Broadway dancer in top shape, it’s not easy looking good and staying fit when you’re on the road with a show like Les Misérables."Touring is a difficult life because you’re constantly moving," said Trinity Wheeler, production stage manager for the Les Mis touring company, playing through Sunday at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami."It’s not like you can...
The CW Says Goodbye to 90210
Label: LifestyleThe CW's remake of the '90s hit show 90210 will reportedly end its five-year run in May.PICS: The High School Hotties of 90210According to Us Weekly, the show (starring AnnaLynne McCord, Shenae Grimes, Matt Lanter, Jessica Stroup and Jessica Lowndes) has been canceled due to meager ratings.The show has reportedly averaged 1.23 million viewers this season, being overshadowed by new hits The Vampire...
Read the heartbreaking impact statement read by the Figoski girls
Label: Health Pool PhotoBelow is the impact statement read in Brooklyn Supreme Court today by the four daughters of NYPD Det. Peter Figoski at the sentencing of his killer, Lamont Pride. The one joint statement was read in court, with each daughter taking a portion.CHRISTINE FIGOSKI, 21:On the evening of Sunday, December 11, my sisters and I went to bed with the worries...
Don’t get too personal on LinkedIn
Label: Business Have you ever received a request to connect on LinkedIn from someone you didn’t know or couldn’t remember?A few weeks ago, Josh Turner encountered this situation. The online request to connect came from a businessman on the opposite coast of the United States. It came with a short introduction that ended with “Let’s go Blues!” a reference to Turner’s favorite hockey team...
Feb
27
2006 report detailed problems with Havana Palms condos in Little Havana
Label: World In January 2006, executives at Montara Land V, LLC, hired a firm to do an analysis of the roof, structure, plumbing, and other conditions of an apartment complex in Little Havana that they wanted to convert to condominiums. This report, submitted to the state department that regulates conversions, concluded that the buildings, constructed in 1946, barely had five more years...
Christina Applegate's Gorgeous Wedding Ring
Label: LifestyleChristina Applegate and longtime boyfriend Martyn Noble said 'I do' on Saturday and now we have a look at the actress' stunning sparkler.PICS: Most Memorable Celeb Weddings of All-Time
The dazzling diamond ring by Neil Lane completed Applegate's wedding attire along with a gown by Maria Lucia Hohan.The event took place during a private ceremony at the couple's Los Angeles home. This marks Applegate's...
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