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Concert Review: David Allan Coe Brings Ghosts to the Culture Room

JFK Assassination Theorists

Miami Has One of the Riskiest Home Markets in the Country, Well, Duh

Oh, look. We've topped another depressing list. No, this one isn't calling us fat, in fact it's practically guaranteeing we'll be skinnier in one area: our wallets. PMI group released its list of riskiest real estate markets, and Miami ties with Riverside, California as the riskiest. The chance of ... More >>

Death and Profits

When Hugh Westbrook pioneered hospice care, his organization saw to the needs of the dying. Fifteen years later nothing has changed -- except the politics and the profit margins.

Everyone Needs a Psychic Pal

Celia Cruz, Walter Mercado, and now Philip Michael Thomas. The for-profit prophet trade is really booming in this town. What will they think of next?

Count the People Who Count

A trio of exile groups mounts a new challenge to monopoly control of local Spanish-language radio

The Fall of a Titan

A downtown Miami firm allegedly helped build an $8 billion Ponzi scheme. It could have been stopped.

Tumbling Chairs

The people of Miami take a crash course in art, parks, and democracy

Props for Pop

Sax great Dewey Redman may not be a teen idol, but no one tops his chops

El Lanzador

Vicente Lopez was almost the Cuban Koufax

Bad News

Battered by severe budget cuts, staff reductions, and sudden management changes, the Miami Heraldconfronts its uncertain future

Skip It

Why the best teen movie of the year, based on a beloved novel, won't be in theaters

Ring Cycle

Miami boasts a boxing legend who has kept on swinging through good times and bad. He's the king of the clubs. He's Tuto Zabala.

Ain't That Good News

Kirk Franklin redefines gospel music

News of the Weird

Kirk Franklin redefines gospel music

News of the Weird

Kirk Franklin redefines gospel music

Quit Your Bellyachin'!

The City of Miami's version of the EEOC hasn't upheld a discrimination claim in years

A Monster Mishmash

The City of Miami's version of the EEOC hasn't upheld a discrimination claim in years

Rotations

The City of Miami's version of the EEOC hasn't upheld a discrimination claim in years

Inside Feature

The City of Miami's version of the EEOC hasn't upheld a discrimination claim in years

New York Steals Miami's "Angriest Drivers" Crown

via Tony the Misfit's flickrFor the past four years, Miami has reigned supreme as the U.S. city with the angriest and most aggressive drivers, but not anymore. According to Reuters, New York City has stolen our crown. This year, we didn't even make the top five; we placed seventh. Which is still to ... More >>

Relax, Baby, Be Cool: Miami Is the Most Laid-Back City

According to an absolutely meaningless poll conducted by Harris International for a cruise ship line, Miamians are the least stressed-out people in the nation. That's because apparently many people in the Magic City have reached the "ultimate life balance, which includes juggling work and personal p ... More >>

Weekend Blog Watch: Alta Closina, More Dim Sum, Texas Fries, The Caymans, Momofuku, and TV

South Miami's Alta Cocina is closed, closed, closed. [PowerRankings]Another report from Hakkasan dim sum, words and pictures. [Gagit]French Fry Fairy finds pretty good fries at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth, Texas. [FFF]Michael's local cabbage kimchi production in the Caymans. [GenuineKitchen]Frodnesor ... More >>

Miami Men Don't Measure Up in Penis Size Rankings

via BBJ​The flashy cars, the speedboats, the trendy clothes, the bling-bling. Yeah, maybe dudes in Miami are trying to compensate for something.Online love glove store Condomania sells rubbers in 76 sizes that keep you covered no matter if you're packing a plantain or a beer can. The product has b ... More >>

Tonight: The Rocket Summer, New City Lions and Easton at Culture Room

Photo by Jered ScottThe Rocket Summer has better hair than you do​Best to show up early at Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale tonight to catch two local acts prior to Dallas/Fort Worth product the Rocket Summer's headlining set. Aside from the fact that a gaggle of fans will already be settled in to ... More >>

Gerald Posner Busted for Stealing From Our Sister Paper, Houston Press

Last time we wrote about Gerald Posner, we showed -- in excruciating detail -- how the disgraced South Beach author appears to have plagiarized at least 35 passages from dozens of sources in two books, Why America Slept and Secrets of the Kingdom. photo by Bill Cooke​That story came a few w ... More >>

Is excited delirium killing coked-up, stun-gunned Miamians?

Last time we wrote about Gerald Posner, we showed -- in excruciating detail -- how the disgraced South Beach author appears to have plagiarized at least 35 passages from dozens of sources in two books, Why America Slept and Secrets of the Kingdom. photo by Bill Cooke​That story came a few w ... More >>

Miami 1-for-60 In Latest Restaurant Lists

Jacquelynn PowersOur one winning plate​Andrew Knowlton, Restaurant Editor and BA Foodist for Bon Appétit, has released his annual compilation of The Ten Best New Restaurants in America, and...drumroll, please...no Miami dining establishment made the cut. The ones that did are: Laurelhurst Market, ... More >>

Emily Newton: Fins Femme

Jacquelynn PowersOur one winning plate​Andrew Knowlton, Restaurant Editor and BA Foodist for Bon Appétit, has released his annual compilation of The Ten Best New Restaurants in America, and...drumroll, please...no Miami dining establishment made the cut. The ones that did are: Laurelhurst Market, ... More >>

WVUM Still Working Toward That Woodie!

Sebastian the Ibis insists: "Vote now, mofo!"​Sadly, FIU's Radiate FM went soft in the second-to-last round of MTV's marathon contest for best college radio station in the nation. So they're out. Thanks to WVUM 90.5 FM, though, Miami can continue to dream about bringing home a big beautiful Woo ... More >>

Tim Love: Rabbit Rattlesnake Sausage and Elk Strip Loin

Courtesy South Beach Wine & Food Festival​Tim Love is known to some as the "cowboy chef." He is actually chef and owner of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, his flagship restaurant in the Stockyard District of Fort Worth, Texas. He also owns hamburger joint, The Love Shack, and the White Elephant ... More >>

SBWFF 2011: Paula Deen's Gospel Brunch Soaks up the Sins of Saturday Night

David SamayoaPaula Deen and Maryel Epps ​Some folks live by "sin on Saturday, repent on Sunday." Paula's Down Home Cookin' Gospel Brunch soaked up the sorry effects of hard living during Saturday's SBWFF events. They were absorbed by the sheer volume of pork, beef, cornbread and pie and by the for ... More >>

Advice for Aspiring Chefs: Keep Your Head Down

Chef Tim Love of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and The Love Shack (Fort Worth, TX)​Whenever I interview chefs, I like to ask them what advice they would give to newcomers. Maybe it's because cooking is an increasingly sought after and (for a few) prestigious occupation. Here is some advice from che ... More >>

Wall of Shame

CNN, USA Today, and other media organizations got fooled.

Rick Perry: Awful politician, genius campaigner

CNN, USA Today, and other media organizations got fooled.