Yesterday’s *4-3 decision by the Florida School Board to update science standards was a long time coming. Most attention was understandably focused on the dust-up over evolution, but the larger picture of science education in Florida was just as scandalous as the absence of Charles Darwin. It was only a…
Apparently, Jason Taylor is on some sort of quest to out-gayify Brady Quinn. Because he just officially announced he’s going to be on Dancing With the Stars. In a related story, I’m officially announcing that my soul has been crushed. Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor will be the first active…
Last week, the Bike Blog chatted with Kevin Brown, a planner for the City of Miami assigned to the upcoming project on Northeast 2nd Avenue – a plan which includes bike lanes. The news was surprisingly good . . …
Activision has confirmed that Aerosmith will get it’s own Guitar Hero game. A question comes to mind, who is going to be willing to shell out $60 for a game dedicated to one band (aside from the hardcore fans that have done as much heroin as Steven Tyler has)? This…
Strawberry champagne cocktails and fresh made sushi was the order of the evening on Friday at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach. The occasion was the private premiere of two new beauty treatments by S-Solutions, a fancy schmancy line of products that claims to reverse aging and slow down the aging process…
Citng his “critical health condition” Fidel Castro stepped down as Cuba’s president and commander-in-chief on Tuesday, ending a tenure as head of state that lasted nearly a half century, according to Granma, the official publication of the Cuban Communist Party. It appears Castro gave no notice of his resignation, publishing…
Orgies? Check. Hyper-competitive softball parties? Check. A taxpayer-funded party pad? Absolutely! Lest you think we’re referring to a local agency/branch of government/City Hall official, we here at Riptide want to assure you that corruption happens at all levels of government. The aforementioned hijinks all happened at Florida’s State Prisons. That’s…
It was a busy and wet weekend, so let’s get right down to it. There were art festivals, boat festivals, and international soccer matches. Not to mention Miami’s favorite fictional serial killer, Dexter, made his debut on network television. (Stick with Showtime Dex, CBS took away your edge.) Jose D…
For those who don’t already know it, Transit Miami is one of the best blogs in town; lately, it’s been one of the best bike blogs as well. This past week or so, they’ve run a number of good articles on biking in Miami, calling for a bike sharing program…
Wow. Never in the history of this franchise has there ever been such a conflicting damn-this-really-sucks-but-this-was-a-good-move moment like this one. It’s hard to articulate. Zach Thomas is a Dolphins icon, the kind of player that defines the passions of an entire fan base with his fervor and balls-to-the-wall approach to…
Gunman Kills Six at Northern Illinois University – A gunman, police have yet to release his name, went on a shooting rampage at Northern Illinois University killing five students. The school put a comprehensive security plan, one they developed after the Virginia Tech shooting, into action as soon as they…
Continuing our free agent talk from yesterday, we now turn to the offense: Offensive Line The Dolphins released LJ Shelton and Anthony Alabi this week. Which means they’re definitely in the market for some beef. Some have said this makes it a sure thing that Parcells will draft Jake Long…
Where: Japanese Market Inc. 1412 79th Street Cswy North Bay Village, (305) 861-0143 What you get for $15: The Deluxe Sushi combination (8 pieces Nigiri) plus a fat beer. Sushi in this town sucks. It’s either prohibitively expensive or poorly done or some combination of the two. Fortunately for us…
Heads up, all you anti-communist hardliners — or at least those who are trying to decide whether Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama deserves your vote. (Are there any such anti-communist hardliners out there, incidentally?) Some sharp-eyed blogger at the politically conservative site Little Green Footballs spotted Che Guevara emblazoned on…
Boy, Marc Sarnoff sure took some lumps today. First, New Times published a critical take on the Miami commissioner’s role in several controversies at City Hall. Then during the city commission meeting, his colleagues Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones and Commission Chairman Joe Sanchez put him through the ringer during the debate…
Chris Tucker steps out of the shadows and into the light at The Forge’s annual party to honor Miami Aquarians, including owner Shareef Malnik and father, Al. Honorable jokester Chris Tucker made his rounds at The Forge last night for the signature Wednesday night dinner party, which was held in…
Where: American Adobo, 633 NE 125th St., Miami What $15 Gets You: Teriyaki chicken, longaniza, rice, cabbage soup and a Coke Don’t let the name American Adobo fool you, the only thing American in this restaurant is the ketchup. The restaurant focuses on Filipino cuisine. As me and my friend…
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King says the Dolphins are poised to have a big off-season after releasing Trent Green, Marty Booker and L.J. Shelton. With those guys off the books, the Fins’ cap number has gone from $29 million to $40 million (sadly, my cap space is holding steady at $58.12),…
A fight is brewing for today’s City of Miami commission meeting. Commissioner Marc Sarnoff and City Manager Pete Hernandez are expected to present competing versions of a law that would regulate “murals,” the humongous outdoor advertisements currently hanging off many buildings in and around downtown Miami. The ordinance, proposed by…
You might have bought or received candy this week. Or maybe flowers. It’s the most romantic holiday of the year. But romance is decidedly not part of a defense lawyer’s life. Consider this 2007 exchange between Miami Beach attorney Melisa Coyle and a middle-age Latina officeworker named Nelly about a…
Shortly before 8 p.m., a revival-like atmosphere consumes the New Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Liberty City. More than three dozen supporters of Miami Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones pack the pews. As TV news crews film, the guest of honor, wearing a heavenly blue seersucker pantsuit, enters to a rapturous gospel…
If you’re watching a football game and start complaining about one of the referees’ calls and the petite woman sitting next to you at the bar says you’re wrong, simmer down. If she’s Erin Meehan, you probably are wrong. When it comes to the finer details of football — say,…
