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  • AFTER DARK

    What live music venues make your Top Five list

    I went to see Matisyahu, who mixes orthodox Judaism with reggae beats, Saturday night at Revolution in downtown Fort Lauderdale. I wasn't interested in the opening band, so I sat on the stoop in front of the venue, and after deliberating for nearly an hour, scribbled this list of my favorite albums into my little notepad: Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run. Paul Simon's Rhythm of the Saints. Radiohead's Kid A. Jeff Buckley's Grace. Miles Davis' Kind of Blue.

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    Gardens' parties rev up nightlife in Pines

    Kill Bill Volume 2. The Empire Strikes Back. The Godfather: Part II. This is a nearly complete list of noteworthy cinematic sequels. Then you have flops like Weekend at Bernie's II or Caddyshack II. Sequels are no easy task, but inspired by the first list, I'm venturing back to the Shops of Pembroke Gardens for Part II of my trilogy.

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    Shopping center brings nightlife to Pines

    Pembroke Pines isn't exactly a nightlife destination. You'll find a few bars, a couple of cafes -- and my grandma and her friends bragging about their grandchildren (''my grandson writes for The Miami Herald,'' she loves to tell her pals) on the shuffleboard courts at Century Village.

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    Where to watch the NBA finals (and Kurt)

    The Los Angeles Lakers are once again matched up against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Understandably, basketball fans are basking in the nostalgia of Magic Johnson's epic battles with Larry Bird. However, I've been recently dwelling on my favorite player of all time, Kurt Rambis.

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    Where to rack 'em up and get your game on

    In college, most of my friends didn't roll out of bed until noon. I, on the other hand, preferred to get a jump on the day and only allowed myself to sleep until 11:30 in the morning.

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    Mark's of excellence at Pompano Beach club

    I'm pretty much useless when it comes to the inner workings of any automobile. So when my girlfriend asked me to take a look at her malfunctioning car, I passed the buck to a certified mechanic.

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    Destination ideas for every type of date

    On a recent flight back to Fort Lauderdale, I begrudgingly offered a piece of gum to the woman sitting next to me in the window seat. I had plenty to spare but I knew the gesture would open up the chit-chat floodgates and I simply wanted to plug into my MP3 player and close my eyes. But she gazed longingly at the pack of gum I produced from my carry-on bag so I felt obligated to spread the wealth.

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    Mambo Jambo's a good match in Springs

    ``Hey there, you're not going to believe this. I finally met a great guy on Match.com.'' She waited for a response, but I said nothing.

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    A weekend of choices and adventures await

    I moved into a new apartment five months ago and finally started to unpack. In one box, I found my old books including the Choose Your Own Adventure series I read in middle school. I loved these thin paperbacks filled with illustrations because, well, they're thin and filled with illustrations.

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    Getting an early -- and enlightening -- start

    7:30 a.m.: I'm awakened abruptly from a peaceful sleep by the steady screech of my alarm clock. I needed to wake up early to catch up on e-mails, pay bills online and get a jump start on some work. Regrettably, I hit the snooze button.

  • AFTER DARK

    Where to tank up without having to tank up

    Water, malt, hops, yeast, large stainless steel pot, plastic buckets with lids, air lock, racking cane, six feet of vinyl siphon hose, empty beer bottles, a bottle capper, crown caps, liquid malt extract, hops, ale yeast, corn sugar and chlorine bleach.

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    Jacaranda bar scene: Breakfast of champions

    I once interviewed for a headhunting job at a technical recruiting firm. I was denied the gig for (at least) three reasons: 1. I couldn't answer the simplest of technical questions. 2. I showed very little interest in learning the answers. 3. When asked, ''Do you have any weaknesses that may interfere with your job performance?'' I said yes, but refused to fess up to my flaw.

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    Looking to put a little bounce in your weekend?

    North Carolina TarHeels. Kansas Jayhawks. Memphis Tigers. UCLA Bruins. If these four teams have very little significance in your life, you're obviously not a golf -- I mean basketball -- fan.

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    On the Broadwalk, where we can act our age

    Now that I'm closing in on 50 years old (in 15 years), my goal is to avoid the hordes of Spring Breakers (yes, they still exist) who have stormed our beaches with the tenacity of the Allied Forces at Normandy.

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    In search of Broward's perfect martini

    When ordering their beloved beverage, martini purists insist on a mixture of gin and dry vermouth. Less traditional socialites tend to request the vodka variety.

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    If you're Irish, Monday's your lucky day

    Since I write a nightlife column for a noteworthy newspaper, readers often assume I'm a party animal who can single-handedly kill a keg. Truth is, I'm quite the lightweight. A beer and a half and I'm either trying to start a fight with an entire rugby team or I'm drunk-dialing everyone I know to profess my unconditional love.

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    The frugal gambler bets on the Hard Rock

    I recently moved into a new apartment. To compensate for the increase in rent, my New Year's resolutions were to stay away from restaurants and curtail my junkie-like spending habits on iTunes.

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