At University of Miami, Justice Sonia Sotomayor gets real

From her days as a young girl in the Bronx being raised by her mother after the death of her father to becoming the first Hispanic on the highest judicial body in the country, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told the story of her journey before a captivated audience at the University of Miami on Friday night.Sotomayor spoke with University of Miami President Donna...

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Sony Teases ‘The Future’ of PlayStation in Short #PlayStation2013 Video

Sony‘s CEO, Kazuo Hirai, said he would let Microsoft “make the first move” when it came to releasing a next-generation game console, according to IGN’s Daniel Krupa. But now the official PlayStation blog is teasing viewers with a video entitled “See the Future,” with the #PlayStation2013 Twitter hashtag.Whatever the future is, it’s apparently got something to do with Feb. 20, the date mentioned in...

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Brandi Glanville Talks Plastic Surgery and Says She's Done Talking About Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes

Brandi Glanville's new tell-all, Drinking and Tweeting: And Other Brandi Blunders, is chock-full of juicy stories about her ex husband Eddie Cibrian, but The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star says that after promotion wraps on the book, she will no longer speak out about the actor and his wife LeAnn Rimes.Pics: LeAnn Rimes Defends Self with Teeny Weeny Bikini Photos "As soon the book tour is over,...

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Elderly SI man fatally struck while crossing the street near his home

An elderly man was struck and killed crossing the street near his home in Staten Island, police said.Bujar Hasimja, 72, and a woman, 64, were walking across Jefferson Avenue near Mason Avenue in Dongan Hills when a gray Nissan Armada making a left turn hit them about 7:30 p.m. yesterday, cops said.EMS rushed the two pedestrians to Staten Island University...

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Healthcare experts see bumpy road ahead: “Shift happens”

The healthcare industry in South Florida, like the rest of the country, faces huge challenges in the year ahead as major federal reforms kick in, experts told about 700 people at a University of Miami conference on Friday.“We are at a critical time in health policy,” said Mark McClellan, former head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “There are going to be...

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Feral cats to be trapped at federal wildlife refuges in Florida Keys

Efforts to protect native animals in Florida Keys wildlife refuges will trap feral cats and other unwanted "pests," say federal managers.The "Final Integrated Pest Management Plan" for the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges, released this week, says U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff "will begin actively controlling and removing certain exotic animals from public lands...

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How I learned to stop worrying and love Twitter

Is anything more uniquely American than our free-wheeling, 140-character missives?Twitter is dead, you guys. Writers used to send pithy tweets across cyberspace, borne on the golden wings of Hermes. Now, as T.S. Eliot would say, “Our dried voices, when we whisper together are quiet and meaningless.” Twitter is so uncool, that even if we resurrected the spirits of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix and...

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Grammys Flashback: Maroon 5 2005

Maroon 5 dropped into the music industry with a splash. The band's debut album, Songs About Jane, peaked in the Top 10 on the charts and earned multiplatinum certifications around the world. It became so popular that it won an award over Grammy powerhouse Kanye West.In the span of eight years, Kanye West has become one of the most nominated artists in Grammys history, which began at his very first...

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Best Ed Koch quotes

WireImageFormer Mayor Ed Koch celebrates during the 2009 New York Yankees World Series Victory Parade on November 6, 2009.A look at some of the famous lines over the years from former New York City Mayor Ed Koch:—"How'm I doing?"—"I'm not the type to get ulcers. I give them."—"You punch me, I punch back. I do not believe it's good for one's self-respect...

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Mompreneur jumps into the ‘Shark Tank’

It all started with a 4 a.m. email nearly a year ago: “Do you think a baby bib could change the world? I do...”Then Susie Taylor included a link to her website, bibbitec.com, and off it went to Shark Tank, the popular ABC television show where entrepreneurs pitch their companies to investors on the show — and by extension, 7 million viewers.Four months later, as the “mompreneur”...

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Gov. Rick Scott to outline his budget wish list, priorities to state lawmakers

Florida Gov. Rick Scott will be presenting his budget to the Florida Legislature on Thursday afternoon in Tallahassee.He’s already made it clear that education is a top priority. On Wednesday, he announced he will ask the Legislature to increase funding for public schools by $1.2 billion next year. Among the big education items: a request to raise public school teacher salaries...

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Telecoms boom leaves rural Africa behind

JOHANNESBURG/FREETOWN (Reuters) – While mobile phone usage has exploded across Africa over the last decade, transforming daily life and commerce for millions, it’s a revolution that has left behind perhaps two thirds of its people.Poor or no reception outside the towns helps explain why the continent’s mobile penetration, in terms of the percentage of the population using the service, is far lower...

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Scandal Sneak Peek Clip

While we all hated Becky for shooting President Grant, framing Huck and breaking his heart, perhaps we should also be thanking her for showing Fitz the light. RELATED - Scandal is One of The Year's Best ShowsHad the hit-woman not attempted to carry out Hollis Doyle's nefarious plan, Fitz might not have asked Mellie for a divorce as you can see in this sneak peek of an all-new Scandal. RELATED...

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Foster home suing NYPD over teen allegedly shot dead by off-duty detective

The foster home of a teenager who was blown away by an off-duty detective during an alleged robbery wants to haul NYPD brass to court to learn more details about that deadly shooting. The nonprofit agency Graham Windham, legal guardian of 17-year-old Antawin White, filed a lawsuit yesterday in Manhattan Supreme Court, demanding more answers about the teen’s...

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Mompreneur jumps into the ‘Shark Tank’

It all started with a 4 a.m. email nearly a year ago: “Do you think a baby bib could change the world? I do...”Then Susie Taylor included a link to her website, bibbitec.com, and off it went to Shark Tank, the popular ABC television show where entrepreneurs pitch their companies to investors on the show — and by extension, 7 million viewers.Four months later, as the “mompreneur”...

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Man in wheelchair robbed of his ‘man-purse’ and dumped to the ground

A man in a wheelchair was robbed of his “man-purse” outside of a Southwest Florida store late Tuesday.The 53-year-old victim, whose name was not released, was leaving a Dollar General Store in Bradenton when a man approached him from behind and attempted to snatch his man-purse, which was wrapped around his right arm, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.During...

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Exclusive Toddlers and Tiaras Clip Bella

Though we've seen more than our fair share of diva-like beauty queens on TLC hit Toddlers & Tiaras, two-year-old Bella from Wednesday's all-new episode is seriously giving them all a run for their money.In this exclusive clip, Bella's mom Lana shares how Bella once ordered her off the stage in the middle of her routine, and it becomes pretty clear that "no" is one of her favorite words.Video:...

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US economy shrinks for first time in three-and-a-half years

WASHINGTON — The US economy unexpectedly shrank from October through December for the first time since 2009, hurt by the biggest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company stockpiles. The drop occurred despite stronger consumer spending and business investment.The Commerce Department said Wednesday that the economy...

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Tablets take their screen tests

Screen quality is critical to a great tablet, and in 2012 we saw the quality of tablet screens advance in leaps and bounds, especially in terms of clarity. Here are our favorites. Barnes & Noble Nook HD Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (Very good) The good: A light, comfortable design with a sharp screen and a well-implemented user profiles feature. Books,...

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Study: Medicaid expansion may save state money

Florida would save money over the next decade — not lose billions as Gov. Rick Scott has argued — by accepting Medicaid expansion under federal healthcare reforms, according to a detailed economic study.Miami-Dade legislators and healthcare industry leaders, at a meeting convened by United Way on Monday, heard about the report by Georgetown University — the most positive...

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Cricket-Australia board play straight bat to Warne twitter rant

Jan 29 (Reuters) – Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive James Sutherland has defended the organisation following a scathing attack aimed at them by spin great Shane Warne, who panned the board in a series of Twitter rants.Sutherland added that he was prepared to meet with Warne and discuss the 43-year-old’s criticism of CA’s player rotation policy and his claim that “rubbish” decisions were turning...

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Beyonce's Pulse NYC Fragrance Shoot

There's no slowing down Beyonce! In between her buzzed-about inauguration performance and her highly anticipated Super Bowl performance, she somehow found time to film a commercial for her new fragrance, Pulse, NYC."I thought that now that I am a New Yorker and I've learned about how I can accomplish anything in this city, I felt it was an appropriate energy for the new fragrance," she says about...

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University of Minnesota lecture to help female students get the 'big O'

Shutterstock.comThis spring, as students at the University of Minnesota shed their winter coats, they'll have the chance to attend a $3,500 symposium, which promises to teach female students how to achieve multiple intense orgasms.“Orgasm aficionados and beginners of all genders are welcome to come learn about everything from multiple orgasms to that mysterious...

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Study: Medicaid expansion may save state money

Florida would save money over the next decade — not lose billions as Gov. Rick Scott has argued — by accepting Medicaid expansion under federal healthcare reforms, according to a detailed economic study.Miami-Dade legislators and healthcare industry leaders, at a meeting convened by United Way on Monday, heard about the report by Georgetown University — the most positive...

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Power suit: Monroe County sued by Keys residents for $10 million over no electricity to island

Four No Name Key residents filed a $10 million discrimination lawsuit against Monroe County Thursday in Circuit Court.Jim and Ruth Newton, along with Robert and Julianne Reynolds, allege the county has for years willfully denied the Lower Keys island commercial power without proper cause. Currently homes there are powered by solar and generators."The county has a long history...

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3 Bite-Size Tips for Using Twitter in a Job Search

Advice abounds on how to use social media to advance your career and job search. Beyond reading the volumes of great books, breaking down advice into manageable bites is a smart way to venture into the often-rough social networking waters. Also, choosing one site and really getting your feet wet is helpful to prevent social media overwhelm and scattershot behavior. The following are three snack-size...

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Sean Lowe Wants to Be Surprised on 'The Bachelor'

This season's Bachelor, Sean Lowe, is getting another chance at televised romance after nearly capturing the heart of Emily Maynard on The Bachelorette. At the reigns this time, Lowe says he isn't getting too specific when it comes to what he's looking for in his potential fiancé."I've really got two main requirements," he said. "One: They just have to have a sweet, caring nature, and two: They need...

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NY, NJ face light snow, sleet and freezing rain

Wear the snow boots and bring the umbrella!Winter Storm Luna is expected to bring steady snow that will change over to mixed sleet and freezing rain today as temps rise following last week's bitter blast.The city could see up to an inch of storm by this afternoon.Temps are expected to be in the low- to mid-30s today but it will only feel like 22 in most...

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Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge opens for entries

Entrepreneurs, please don’t let the name of our contest scare you.As we launch our 15th annual Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge today, we are putting out our annual call for entries. But we aren’t looking for long, laboriously detailed business plans. Quite the contrary.More and more, today’s investors in very early stage companies want to see a succinct presentation...

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Woman’s Club member earns another well-deserved honor

Warm congratulations to my friend and Miami Woman’s Club sister Dolly MacIntyre, who will be honored as the club’s Historian of the Year for 2013 on Tuesday at the monthly luncheon meeting. Dolly has been a resident of Miami for 56 years. She began her involvement with local history and historic preservation in 1966. She is a kind and unassuming woman who goes about doing...

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Another look at RIM’s BlackBerry Z10 smartphone

Research in Motion (RIMM) is scheduled to announce the new BlackBerry 10 operating system and its latest flagship smartphone a press event on January 30th. The BlackBerry Z10 is rumored to come with 4.2-inch HD display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor and an 8-megapixel rear camera. The smartphone is also said to include 2GB of RAM, 4G LTE connectivity, NFC, 16GB of internal storage and an 1,800 mAh...

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Exclusive: JJ Abrams Confirms Bradley Cooper in Talks For Lance Armstrong Biopic

Shortly after Bradley Cooper expressed interest (publicly) in portraying disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong in J.J. Abrams'upcoming biopic about the athlete, the producer/director confirmed to ET exclusively that he is indeed in talks with Cooper for the role. Pics: Stars Take On Real-Life Roles When asked about Cooper's interest in tackling the part backstage at the Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles,...

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Staten Island woman goes missing in Turkey

The family of a 33-year-old New York City woman says she has disappeared while traveling alone in Turkey.Local media report that Sarai Sierra of Staten Island, a mother of two who enjoys photography, was looking forward to her trip and arrived in Istanbul on Jan. 7. She was supposed to return to New York on Jan. 21, the day her family last heard from her.Her...

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