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Christopher Plummer sounds off in autobiography.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Chauncey Mabe Christopher Plummer, possibly the greatest actor alive, cheerfully acknowledges that he long ago wearied of talking about "The Sound of Music," the 1965 musical that made him a movie star. But he's too gracious to...

Tiger Woods not the only question mark at Doral.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Randall Mell FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ The Blue Monster is conquered territory. As one of the golfing lands under Tiger Woods' dominion, the CA Championship at Doral is a perfect place for Woods to scrape away some rust this...

The art of politics.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Juan Ortega FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama's role as an iconic and influential woman, a Weston, Fla., artist has drawn her as an upcoming comic book's cover star. Vinnie Tartamella, a freelance...

Thrill of a turkey hunt is a close call.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Steve Waters When spring turkey seasons open, many diehard turkey hunters head into the woods with some serious firepower. They'll be carrying a 12- or 10-gauge shotgun made just for hunting turkeys: a fully camouflaged pump...

U.S. gets 150 new citizens during Oakland Park ceremony: 5 military members among those taking citizenship oath.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Luis F. Perez Mar. 11--OAKLAND PARK -- If Sgt. Jorge Cuellar's U.S. Army unit gets the call to go to war, he'll go as an American citizen. Cuellar is one of five immigrants serving in the military who today became naturalized...

BRIEF: Sunrise boy, 14, hit by car: Child rushed to hospital.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Sallie James Mar. 11--SUNRISE -- A 14-year-old boy struck by a car early this morning in a residential neighborhood has been rushed to the hospital, police say. Few details were immediately available, but the accident...

BRIEF: Delray Beach officer in crash, woman hurt.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Jerome Burdi Mar. 11--View Detailed Version Reset Map DELRAY BEACH -- A woman has been rushed to the hospital after a police officer driving to a burglary call crashed into her car early this morning, authorities said. ...

BRIEF: Belle Glade minister running for office arrested.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Jerome Burdi Mar. 11--BELLE GLADE -- A bat swinging minister and one time political candidate may have had good intentions for the community. But whatever promises the Rev. James Richard Harris made on the campaign trail may be...

Bruce Roberts, Bobby DuBose, and Romney Rogers win in Fort Lauderdale.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Brittany Wallman Mar. 11--The city's leadership was overhauled Tuesday by voters, who elected three new faces to the dais, and sent one sitting commissioner packing. When the winners are sworn in Tuesday, four of the five on...

Boy, 4, brings marijuana to Florida preschool, police say.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Sallie James TAMARAC, Fla. _ A 4-year-old at a Tamarac preschool caused a furor when police say he pulled a plastic bag of marijuana from his book bag and casually told a classmate, "That's my brother's weed." Authorities...

BRIEF: Cruzan Amphitheater is hiring at job fair: Cruzan Amphitheater is hiring people to work its concerts.
March 11, 2009... Mar. 11--Cruzan Amphitheater is hiring. The outdoor concert venue is looking for folks to work its shows. On March 21 the amphitheater, located at the South Florida Fairgrounds, will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during which...

Two men shot with Tasers in Miramar jailed: Miramar Taser incidents may be related to same burglary at church.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Macollvie Jean-Francois Mar. 11--MIRAMAR -- Two men who were arrested about an hour apart after police shocked them with Tasers may have been working together on a burglary, police said today. Gregory Whitfield, 33, of...

BRIEF: Two brushfires burning in Miami-Dade County.
March 11, 2009... Mar. 11--MIAMI-DADE COUNTY -- Two brushfires are burning across portions of southwest Miami-Dade County, one of which is sending billowing smoke thousands of feet high, according to local television reports. The larger of the two fires...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Marcia Heroux Pounds column: When an employer is looking to hire someone, "They want someone who is energetic or flexible,? said Joan Ciferri, president of David Wood Personnel in West Palm Beach.(Column)
March 11, 2009... Byline: Marcia Heroux Pounds Mar. 11--Is it time to invest in Botox, return to your original hair color or get rid of that gray beard? Perhaps, but attitude is what's most important to finding or retaining a job. Think young. ...

BRIEF: Daytona Beach exotic dancer makes finals in national pole dancing competition: National pole dancing competition finalists to compete in NYC.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Nick Sortal Mar. 11--A Daytona Beach woman is among the 12 finalists in the U.S. National Pole Dance Federation Championship. Sarah Cretul, 21, will compete Sunday in New York City. Cretul demonstrated her pole dancing...

Florida first-time homebuyers may get break.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Josh Hafenbrack Mar. 11--TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida House is moving forward with an aggressive tax break for first-time homebuyers that would offer thousands in up-front savings to lure reluctant buyers into Florida's ailing real...

Despite new law, some children's products contain illegal lead levels.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Diane C. Lade FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ New product safety laws targeting lead and other child hazards that took effect last month are designed to protect young consumers. Despite the tougher standards, children's products and...

Is the Tigers' Porcello another Josh Beckett? Well, he's off to an even better start.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Mike Berardino JUPITER, Fla. _ You might expect Detroit Tigers people to shoot down the comparison, to dismiss this talk of Rick Porcello being the Next Josh Beckett as so much hype by outsiders. It would be so easy for the...

Injury at WBC puts versatile Marlin Amezaga out.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Ted Hutton JUPITER, Fla. _ Marlins do-everything utility man Alfredo Amezaga was looking forward to playing for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. But Amezaga is not only out of the Classic with a knee injury, he will be...

Wade's three-pointer with 34 seconds makes a splash in sealing Heat's victory over Celtics.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Ethan J. Skolnick MIAMI _ Forget dancer posters, Wade-Aids and "My House" T-shirts. If the Heat's marketing mavens need a new game-night promotion, they could feature the following: Life preservers. Defibrillators. ...

Unflinching and pain-free Tiger Woods ready.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Dave Hyde DORAL, Fla. _ Here's the secret to living a blessed life: Undersell and over-deliver. It's how to win at cards, in sales, over water-cooler debates. It's why coaches keep jobs, workers impress bosses and politicians...

Nelson 'Woodie' McDuffie wins mayor's seat in Delray Beach.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Maria Herrera Mar. 11--DELRAY BEACH -- This city's voters decided to keep familiar faces and give a young newcomer a chance. Voters elected Vice Mayor Nelson "Woodie" McDuffie their next mayor. They also re-elected City...

Two newcomers win seats on Boca Raton council: Majhess: Incumbent Arts' conduct aided in campaign for Seat D.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Patty Pensa Mar. 11--BOCA RATON -- Newcomers Anthony Majhess and Constance Scott, who pledged more community involvement in government, won seats on the City Council on Tuesday with the majority of precincts reporting. ...

South Florida gets $140 million for public transportation: County's benefits include $21 million for Palm Tran, $15 million for Tri-Rail.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Angel Streeter and Michael Turnbell Mar. 11--South Florida public transportation is getting a $140 million boost from the federal stimulus plan, officials learned Tuesday. That will make the ride smoother for some transit...

Marlins '05 1st-rounders contending for spots on staff.
March 11, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Mar. 11--JUPITER -- Considerably more first-round picks flop than make it to the majors. Including supplemental selections awarded for losing Type-A free agents, the Marlins had five first-rounders in 2005....

Drug lords laundered millions through South Florida, court records show: Network cashed out policies for terminally ill, U.S. court records show.
March 11, 2009... Byline: John Holland Mar. 11--Drug lords across South America laundered money through Mutual Benefits Corp., investing millions of dollars with the company to buy insurance policies that helped hide their illicit fortunes, court records...

South Florida cruise line hails Spring Breakers.
March 10, 2009... Mar. 10--Discovery Cruise Lines is offering a warm welcome to Spring Breakers -- a group cruise lines and most South Florida beachfront hotels have tried to discourage for years. "We do really well with the Spring Break crowd,"...

Homestead exemption cheaters exposed in Sunrise: 237 owners kept $22 million off tax rolls by claiming exemption illegally.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Susannah Bryan Mar. 10--SUNRISE -- Look out, tax cheats. Investigators with the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office have uncovered 237 homeowners in Sunrise who were illegally claiming homestead tax breaks. Next stop:...

Schools try to pump up students for the FCAT but can't go overboard: Educators want to encourage students to do their best as testing starts.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Marc Freeman Mar. 10--Remember the so-called FCAT frenzy law? This year the state wanted to make sure that schools didn't ditch their regular lessons to focus on preparing for the high-stakes standardized exam. But campuses were...

Former Everglades High School wrestling coach sentenced to 30 years: He proclaims innocence, prays God will forgive victim of the crime.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Tonya Alanez Mar. 10--A former Everglades High School wrestling coach convicted of molesting a teenage girl was handed a 30-year prison sentence Monday, and prayed God would forgive the victim for ruining his life. Alain...

Election Day brings big test for new PBC supervisor of elections: Palm Beach County's elections supervisor faces her first big test today.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Andy Reid Mar. 10--Election Day means it's time to take the training wheels off for the new head of Palm Beach County's beleaguered Supervisor of Elections Office. Voters in 18 cities from Boca Raton to Juno Beach head to the...

Vivid warning language may save lives, forecasters say: Forecasters suspect understated advisories may have cost lives.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Ken Kaye Mar. 10--When hurricanes, tornadoes and severe storms threaten, there's one message forecasters want residents to know: If they don't get out of harm's way, their lives could be in danger. For that reason, the National...

Broward County school sports face budget ax: Golf, tennis, volleyball are high on some lists.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Kathy Bushouse Mar. 10--Budget cuts could cost Greg Samuel both his coaching jobs next year. Samuel coaches golf and tennis at Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines, and both sports face the ax next year as the Broward...

Stephen Foster Elementary School teacher killed in collision on Interstate 95: Woman ejected from car after it is struck by truck, FHP says.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Sallie James Mar. 10--Sharon Braun was a part of the Stephen Foster Elementary School community in Fort Lauderdale for more than 30 years. She taught there. Her children went there. Her grandchildren go there. And she was on...

Survey paints grim picture for South Florida's employment outlook.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Marcia Heroux Pounds Mar. 10--South Florida is among the weakest regions in the nation for hiring, according to a Manpower Employment Outlook Survey being released today. Employers expect to hire at a sluggish pace during the...

Bicyclist dies in traffic crash west of Boynton Beach.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Dianna Cahn Mar. 10--WEST BOYNTON -- A bicycle, a body in the road under a sheet, a shoe. When Tom Damato saw them in a newscast right outside the Target store where he works, he knew. The 17-year-old who was killed...

Palm Beach County School Board wants cheaper venues to host graduations.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Marc Freeman Mar. 10--The Palm Beach County School District is looking into shifting some of its high school graduations to the South Florida Fairgrounds as part of a cost-cutting move. Three weeks ago, the School Board...

County may boost property tax rates higher than expected: Increase planned to offset falling property values.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Andy Reid Mar. 10--Worsening financial forecasts mean that Palm Beach County property tax rates might increase even more than anticipated, county commissioners learned Monday. Because of the slumping housing market, county...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Michael Cunningham column: Tennis well-served by a failed launch of one writer's ball-boy career.(Column)
March 10, 2009... Byline: Michael Cunningham Mar. 10--Legs burning and pride hurt, I walk back to my car, bemoaning the inevitable muscle soreness that will come the next day. "Oh, you didn't really do all that much," says Jeanette Owusu with the Sony...

Ex-Marlin Lowell places pain behind: Ex-Marlin's offseason of uncertainty hasn't dampened enthusiasm.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Mar. 10--FORT MYERS -- Here's the way former Marlin and current Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell described his final two months of his 2008 season: "It felt like I was medically intoxicated playing baseball."...

Team 'pushing hard' for Pudge.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez Mar. 10--JUPITER -- This time it's not about the money. What's keeping Pudge Rodriguez and the Marlins apart is playing time. According to a baseball source, the Marlins are "pushing hard" for Rodriguez, but...

Wade taking, making more threes.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Mar. 10--MIAMI -- It's not necessarily the percentage. Dwyane Wade shot better on 3-pointers as a rookie and has had similar percentages two other seasons. It's the volume. Entering Monday's game against the...

Steal, winning three for MVP candidate.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Mar. 10--MIAMI -- Let's see, Jermaine O'Neal wasn't rebounding. Daequan Cook wasn't hitting. And Udonis Haslem remains a shell of himself. But Dwyane Wade? The kid's got a pretty impressive do-it-yourself...

Swordfish clinic on tap at IGFA's Hall.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Steve Waters Mar. 10--If you've ever wanted to learn how to catch a swordfish, the Swordfish Extravaganza is for you. The inaugural event is 6-10 p.m. Wednesday at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach. Doors...

Sharapova to make singles return at Sony.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Harvey Fialkov Mar. 10--JERUSALEM -- Three-time major champion Maria Sharapova has committed to play singles in the upcoming Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne after missing the past seven months while recuperating from right...

BRIEF: Gold Cup matches to be played at FIU.
March 10, 2009... Mar. 10--Miami is one of 13 U.S. cities chosen to host CONCACAF Gold Cup matches. A first-round doubleheader is scheduled for July 10 at FIU. Miami will see the Gold Cup for the seventh consecutive time, although it will be the first...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ralph De La Cruz column: Ralph De La Cruz:Highland Beach against park.(Column)
March 10, 2009... Byline: Ralph De La Cruz Mar. 10--On May 12, 1987, Palm Beach County bought a 352-foot-long piece of oceanside real estate in Highland Beach, a hoity-toity section of the barrier island that's squeezed between Boca Raton and Delray...

EDITORIAL: State can't let space industry flounder.(Editorial)
March 10, 2009... Mar. 10--Tallahassee, we have a problem. Ever since 2004, when the Bush administration unveiled a plan that called for retiring the space shuttle in 2010, it's been clear that thousands of high-skill, high-wage Florida jobs would be at...

BRIEF: FCAT schedule.
March 10, 2009... Mar. 10--Schedule Today-March 19: Reading and math exams for third through 10th grades; science for fifth, eighth and 11th grades; makeup exams; reading and math retakes for 10th- through 12th-graders who did not pass previously. The...

Sports franchises have been quick to embrace Twitter.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Sarah Talalay FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Sports fans are always looking for more news, insider information and opportunities for trash talking about their favorite teams. Those with accounts on social messaging system Twitter.com...

Lawmakers want to give tax breaks for electric cars.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Josh Hafenbrack Mar. 10--TALLAHASSEE -- The Legislature is taking a step toward giving a Sunshine State boost to the next generation of automobiles: electric-powered cars. An effort led by House Majority Leader Adam Hasner,...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Michael Mayo column: Broward County cities should dump high-cost, low-turnout March elections.(Column)
March 10, 2009... Byline: Michael Mayo Mar. 10--There are two ways to look at local elections held today in 11 Broward municipalities: 1) If you can vote, you really should. You get to be part of an exclusive and powerful club, the so-called...

BRIEF: Woman accused of disrupting Broward recount heading to trial.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Lisa J. Huriash Mar. 10--FORT LAUDERDALE -- The woman who ran for the top Broward elections job on Nov. 4, lost, and was arrested nine days later at a recount, goes to court Wednesday morning. Elections officials said Ellen...

Federal regulators create FreeCreditReport.com parodies to warn consumers: Federal regulators create FreeCreditReport.com parodies to warning about 'free' reports.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Diane C. Lade Mar. 10--Federal regulators, fighting fire with fire, have launched two videos spoofing popular television commercials promoting free credit reports. Instead of waiters dressed as pirates warbling in a seafood...

BRIEF: Kravis Center to reschedule Jose Carreras concert: Kravix Center to reschedule Jose Carreras concert after show was cut short by coughing.
March 10, 2009... Mar. 10--The Kravis Center will reschedule a concert by famed tenor Jose Carreras after his show was cut short on Monday night. Carreras stopped the show after being hindered by a persistent cough. He apologized to the audience and said...

Election Day brings big test for new supervisor of elections: Palm Beach County's elections supervisor faces her first big test today.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Andy Reid Mar. 10--Election Day means it's time to take the training wheels off for the new head of Palm Beach County's beleaguered Supervisor of Elections Office. Voters in 18 cities from Boca Raton to Juno Beach head to the...

BRIEF: Broward commission gives Southwest Airlines control of baggage system.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Scott Wyman Mar. 10--A new baggage-handling system will be built in Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after years of delay because of infighting over purchasing requirements. Broward County Click...

BRIEF: Dead sea turtle removed from Fort Lauderdale beach.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Rafael A. Olmeda and Lou Toman Mar. 10--FORT LAUDERDALE -- A dead sea turtle that washed up on the shore of the Fort Lauderdale beach this morning was killed by a boat propeller and had already been on shore over the weekend,...

BRIEF: Brush fire under control at Palm Beach County line.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Jerome Burdi Mar. 10--PALM BEACH COUNTY -- The state Division of Forestry is battling a smoky brush fire at the southern end of the county, authorities said. The fire is west of State Road 7 near Lox Road. No homes are...

Drug lords laundered millions through Florida firm, court records show.
March 10, 2009... Byline: John Holland FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ Drug lords across South America laundered money through Mutual Benefits Corp., investing millions of dollars with the company to buy insurance policies that helped hide their illicit fortunes,...

Man arrested on child molestation charges claims 16-year-old is his common-law wife.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Macollvie Jean-Francois HOLLYWOOD, Fla. _ A man who told police a 16-year-old girl is his common-law wife has been arrested on child molestation charges, police said Tuesday. Jose Figueroa, of Hollywood, was arrested Monday...

Marlins' 2005 first-rounders contending for spots on staff.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Juan C. Rodriguez JUPITER, Fla. _ Considerably more first-round picks flop than make it to the majors. Including supplemental selections awarded for losing Type-A free agents, the Marlins had five first-rounders in 2005. They...

Geoff Ogilvy doesn't get a lot of acclaim, but he has a lot of game.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Randall Mell DORAL, Fla. _ Royal genes are woven somewhere in his DNA. That Geoff Ogilvy should lead the rebellion against Tiger Woods at last year's CA Championship at Doral was fitting. As a descendant of Sir Robert the...

Tampa Bay Rays encore: they believe in the best is yet to come.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Mike Berardino TAMPA, Fla. _ They are no longer the "upstart Rays" or the "Amazing Rays." The can-you-believe-this element of their remarkable run to the 2008 World Series has faded into warm memory and can never be...

Time for the Patriots to become part of the Jason Taylor picture.
March 10, 2009... Byline: Dave Hyde FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ There are three objectives of this column: 1. Explain why, no matter how much I like Jason Taylor, Brad will return to Jennifer before Taylor returns to the Dolphins. 2. Show how Taylor...

Audi polo team wins C.V. Whitney Cup at home in Wellington.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Sharon Robb Mar. 9--Wellington-based Audi won the prestigious C.V. Whitney Cup on Sunday at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Argentine 10-goaler Facundo Pieres scored six goals, including the winning goal, for an 8-7...

Slower road to reality for Lyons expansion in Palm Beach County.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Angel Streeter Mar. 9--The transformation of Lyons Road into a major north-south road for western Palm Beach County is taking a little longer than planned. Permitting and acquisition of land has held up construction of a...

EDITORIAL: It's a sick soul who'd shoot arrows through a duck, even an ugly one: THE ISSUE: Duck shot dead with arrows.(Editorial)
March 9, 2009... Mar. 9--Few South Floridians will admit much affection for the Muscovy duck. It's unattractive. It's a persistent nuisance, resisting even the most animated attempts to shoo it away. And its droppings, well, let's just say you know when, and...

Fame could cut both ways at Helio Castroneves' tax trial: Defense, prosecutors paint different portraits of racer.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Vanessa Blum Mar. 9--One potential juror admitted he had voted a dozen times for the man on trial -- when the defendant was a contestant on Dancing With the Stars. Another said she felt she "knew" Helio Castroneves, the...

Both sides focus on fame in race car driver Helio Castroneves' tax trial: Race car driver's star status may be on jurors' minds in tax fraud case.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Vanessa Blum Mar. 9--One potential juror admitted he had voted a dozen times for the man on trial -- when the defendant was a contestant on Dancing With the Stars. Another said she felt she "knew" Helio Castroneves, the...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Daniel Vasquez column: Learn how to protect kids with cell phones.(Column)
March 9, 2009... Byline: Daniel Vasquez Mar. 9--For parents, cell phones are technological blessings and burdens. They're great for emergencies or as a way to stay connected to a child. But as many learn quickly, some children abuse the privileges...

Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Dave Hyde column: One-shot victory has huge payoff for South Korean, caddie.(Column)
March 9, 2009... Byline: Dave Hyde Mar. 9--PALM BEACH GARDENS The beauty of sport is often the stories it delivers. On Sunday, the 462nd ranked golfer made the final putt of the Honda Classic and, tears streaming down his face, turned to the caddie...

Allenby's pink shirt honors mom.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Ted Hutton Mar. 9--PALM BEACH GARDENS -- Robert Allenby was in position to win the Honda Classic on Sunday, something he wanted to do to honor his mother, who died a month ago. Allenby had on a pink shirt, which he will wear...

BRIEF: Quinton Jackson's victory sets up UFC 98 title shot vs. Rashad Evans.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Sharon Robb Mar. 9--Light heavyweight Quinton Jackson earned a chance to win his 205-pound belt back. Jackson (30-7 MMA, 5-1 UFC), expected to fight current champion Rashad Evans on May 23, scored a unanimous decision over...

Manager Minute: Everyone's opinion counts: Trust people to do their jobs, and positive client account relationships will follow.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Cindy Kent Mar. 9--Support from the top gives Gerardo Talavera the confidence to encourage his team to think outside the box. Talavera is managing director/Americas for Angers, France-based Evolis Inc., a maker of magnetic card...

FSC, Tampa earn SSC crowns.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Ryan Acquavita Mar. 9--DAVIE HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- The toughest decision Florida Southern coach Linc Darner has before every game is deciding which five guys to start. "We've really got nine guys that can start and seven guys...

SPLC attorney calls Latino immigration most significant civil rights issue: Immigration is most significant issue, attorney says.
March 9, 2009... Byline: James D. Davis Mar. 9--Today's big issue, according to a veteran of civil rights wars: Latino immigrants. "Latinos are the sharecroppers of the 21st century," said Morris Dees, co-founder and chief trial attorney of the...

Carefully read terms before purchasing extended warranty.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Diane C. Lade Mar. 9--When I bought two televisions before Christmas, I paid for insurance on them. Now I am having trouble with one of them. But the store where I bought it wants me to bring it in, rather than come to the house,...

FCATs make week pressure-packed for Broward County students: Schools' grades and students' futures on the line with FCATs.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Kathy Bushouse Mar. 9--No pressure, kids, but the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test is this week. Broward County Click here for restaurant inspection reports Schools are not holding parties or pep rallies as in past...

Florida Atlantic University goes to waiting list for first time as enrollment jumps: This increase in freshman applications this year led FAU, once a commuter school, to start a waiting list for the first time.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Scott Travis Mar. 9--Florida Atlantic University once was known as a guaranteed fallback school for students who couldn't get into their dream colleges. Not this year. With a poor economy keeping some students closer to...

Palm Beach County elections supervisor Susan Bucher wants to shift more costs to cities: Local leaders bristle at supervisor's plan.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Patty Pensa Mar. 9--Cities already handle the bulk of their election costs, but could they pay more? Elections Supervisor Susan Bucher thinks so. Fresh into office, Bucher is rolling up her sleeves to dig into a $10 million...

No small feats for Beasley.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Ira Winderman Mar. 9--Jamario Moon arrived three weeks ago; now he's starting. Yakhouba Diawara had been starting; now he doesn't play. James Jones worked his way back from injury, but hasn't worked his way back into the...

Itzhak Perlman draws crowd to Boca Raton festival: Itzhak Perlman draws crowds to weeklong Boca art celebration.(Concert review)
March 9, 2009... Byline: Patty Pensa Mar. 9--BOCA RATON -- This year's Festival of the Arts BOCA, which offers cultural events all week, centers on acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman. The Israeli-born virtuoso played twice over the weekend and has...

Victory takes pressure off Yang: 37-year-old becomes second S. Korean-born to win on PGA Tour.
March 9, 2009... Byline: Randall Mell Mar. 9--PALM BEACH GARDENS -- Being anointed a Tiger Tamer isn't easy. Y.E. Yang can attest to that after beating Tiger Woods by two shots in the HSBC Champions Tournament in China three years ago. Korean...