George H.W. Bush

Another Bush in Politics

Death Becomes You

For the hip-hop generation, Reagan's demise marks the end of an era of political naiveté

A Profusion of Corpses

Former Miami homicide detective Nelson Andreu's memories are etched in blood

Beat

Former Miami homicide detective Nelson Andreu's memories are etched in blood

Dirty Money

Former Miami homicide detective Nelson Andreu's memories are etched in blood

George Sr. Seems to Think America Can't Get Enough Bush

If anyone had any doubts that Jeb Bush's possible run for Senate would be more about personal ambition and trying to save the GOP, look no further than George Bush Sr., who went on Fox News this weekend and said he'd like to see President Jeb one day.  "I'd like to see him run ... I'd like to see ... More >>

Christy's Restaurant Coral Gables - Kitchen Pictures

Christy's Restaurant is THE fine dining Coral Gables institution where rich and powerful politicians, ceo's and celebrities have talked business over lunch and dinner for 30 years. Christy's has stood at the same location under the same ownership making it one of the longest-running establishments ... More >>

Alberto Mora: Profile in Cojones

The Bush backer stood up against Guantánamo abuses. Now he's an Obama man.

It Doesn't Suck!

Breathe easy, Simpsons fans

Commie Book Ban

Vamos a Cuba has become an unlikely political lightning rod

Forever Missing Part 2

Donna Weaver hoped to get help from the FBI in finding her husband. Instead she got crooked agents working with violent drug dealers

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Next President of the United States

Mi nombre es Róger Calero and yes, I will tax the rich by 100 percent!

Letters from the Issue of September 30 - October 6,2004

Confusing breastfeeding with lawyering, and getting there by bus

Basshead

Agit Pop

Contra Campaign

John Kerry once took a shot at Miami's Felix Rodriguez for his part in the Iran-contra scandal. Now the Bush family friend is shooting back.

At War with War

Reality loses the battle with fiction

The War Comes to Bagel Time

Mazel tov

Chris Korge Rides Again

Doing the phone card shuffle at MIA

Heretics in the House

They came to Miami. They gathered publicly. They showed no fear. And they trashed the Cuba embargo.

Letters from the Issue of November 22, 2001

The Great Art Debate, Part 2: This letter not intended for stupefied couch potatoes

Waiting for Otto

Why would a man sullied by Iran-contra and illegal propaganda campaigns be a Bush nominee? Good question.

Of Pain and place

Documenting devastation near and far-of the body, the mind, and the soul

Voice of a Nation

Radio and TV Martí are supposed to remain above politics and provide Cubans with unbiased news. This is not a joke; it only seems like one.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Chad

My big adventure inside the counting room

Get Healthy With New Wonder Diet Of Fake Butter, Beef Jerky, And Pork Rinds

The Miami Herald Death Page, also known as the Nutrition section, this past week paid homage to chemical-packed butter blends, pork rinds, and other foods that will just make you feel naturally good all over. The Supermarket Sleuth compared the relative deliciousness and nutrition of Smart Balance, ... More >>

Rush Limbaugh Diet New Pictures!

Rush Limbaugh's diet inspiration may have come from running after Bill Clinton​The Rush Limbaugh Diet is sweeping America by storm, and we have the pictures to show how and why it might work. See, Rush would have you believe it's all about following a strict eating regimen, but the following pictu ... More >>

Dalai Lama Exhibit at FIU Opens as Obama Shuns Spiritual Leader

The Dalai Lama's Shoes, 2005, Kirlian photograph, 40 x 40 inches.​When "The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama" opens this Friday night at the Frost Art Museum, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate won't be in town for a swig of the complimentary Chablis."We tried to get him to come for the ... More >>

Crist Runs as an Independent: The Live Blog

​Any moment now Florida Governor Charlie Crist is expected to announce that he's running as an independent for Senate. A crowd full of reporters and supporters have gathered at Straub Park in St. Pete, Fl to hear his announcement. We're watching CNN where Wolf Blitzer says they'll be covering it l ... More >>

Gerald Posner Plagiarized in Why America Slept and Secrets of the Kingdom, Research Shows

Photo by Bill Cooke Gerald Posner​In this week's Miami New Times, we write about new evidence that Gerald Posner plagiarized dozens of passages in his 2003 book Why American Slept and in 2005's Secrets of the Kingdom. After the jump, you can check out all the proof. But first, a little back ... More >>

Election Day: Presidential Food Fetishes

​ ​ brownpau via flickr Exit polling says cake wins.​Famous French gastronomer Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once said, "Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you what you are." On today, primary day, we offer this message: You can often tell the true measure of a politician more by what ... More >>

Restaurants That Should Have Never Gone Away, Part 2

You can't move the soul of a restaurant.​When you're favorite restaurant closes down. you miss intangibles. You can usually find comparable food, but the aura of an iconic restaurant cannot be easily duplicated. Part 2 of our list makes has as much affect on our heart as our belly. Pacific ... More >>

The Palm Restaurant Cookbook: Recipe for a Perfect Steak

​Palm Restaurant is the oldest family-owned white tablecloth restaurant group in the country, with some 28 venues in 24 cities. Bay Harbor is home to Miami's Palm (we had two for awhile here in South Florida, but the one by Merrick Park didn't make it). I've had some really great meals there, and ... More >>

Medical marijuana: Taking a legal toke

How to get pot from the feds and smoke under the DEA's nose.

Church Lady Blues

How to get pot from the feds and smoke under the DEA's nose.

Are Americans Addicted to Political Dynasties? Jeb Bush for President Boosters Hope So

​Name recognition and family connections seems to go along in politics. Salon's Steve Kornacki points out that "there have been 15 presidential elections since 1952, and in all but two -- 1964 and 2008 -- the Republican ticket has included someone named 'Nixon,' 'Dole,' or 'Bush,'" and w ... More >>

Weird Stuff People Send Us: Compromising George H. W. Bush Photo

Have you seen this guy at your sauna?​People send us some weird crap. Sometimes, it's a tip that leads to a muckraking investigation. Other times, it's a misspelled letter written with crayons on a cereal box informing Riptide that we will soon be headed to a fiery grave for our sins.Then there's ... More >>

Gavin Rossdale's Daughter Daisy Lowe Gets Naked for Playboy NSFW

Photo by Tony Kelly/Courtesy of PlayboyModel, celebutante, and Gavin Rossdale's daughter Daisy Lowe.​Do you remember the Alternative Revolution? Well, you're old. Grunge is ancient fucking history. And all those '90s babies born during the reign of George H.W. Bush are grown up and getting nake ... More >>

Dana Schutz's MAM show: Politics turned upside down

Photo by Tony Kelly/Courtesy of PlayboyModel, celebutante, and Gavin Rossdale's daughter Daisy Lowe.​Do you remember the Alternative Revolution? Well, you're old. Grunge is ancient fucking history. And all those '90s babies born during the reign of George H.W. Bush are grown up and getting nake ... More >>