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War is hell — on a marriage

When Kristin Hannah set out to write to write her 20th novel, about the impact that going off to war takes ...

Nonfiction

For Obamas, a working relationship

Nonfiction

A passionate view of the 20th century

Plant Clinic

Weed whackers are harming trees

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Italy

Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions

It’s a matter of perspective. From aboard a 12-deck cruise liner, the sight of St. Mark’s Sq...

Pediatric Care

Hope for families when child’s heart is broken

South Florida’s children’s hospitals are making a difference in children’s lives with ...

Healthy travel

Latest blood clot guidelines challenge economy class risk

The real risk is not getting up and moving during long flights, whether flying coach or first-class.

Pediatric Care

Hope for families when child’s heart is broken

South Florida’s children’s hospitals are making a difference in children’s lives with ...

Sugar and heart disease

Sugar consumption, real and artificial, can be a heart breaker

Oscar Robertson dishes on LeBron, the Heat, beating cancer

Sweat Equity

Pound exercise class at Crunch Gym marries drumming and fitness

Sweat Equity looks at fun ’n’ funky classes that get South Floridians in shape. First up, Cru...

Chronic pain: 1 in 3 suffer, study says

Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years is an overlooked medical problem that affects more than 116 milli...

First person

Friend’s breast cancer journey is not as fortunate

A 33-year-old graduate student has Medicaid instead of private health insurance, making her options more li...

Sun, stars and skiing

Sun Valley’s mythical status has waned but not its skiing.

Healthy travel

Latest blood clot guidelines challenge economy class risk

The real risk is not getting up and moving during long flights, whether flying coach or first-class.

Showtime: Washington D.C.

New exhibit explores Jefferson’s slave ownership

Thomas Jefferson wrote “all men are created equal” to declare U.S. independence from Britain...

Keystone

Snowcat skiing in untouched powder

Snowcats carry skiers and snowboarders to Colorado terrain not served by ski lifts.

Travelwise

Smart spending: How to save at the slopes

Skiers and snowboarders can finally rejoice over the season’s chill, but the long-delayed snowfall w...

Winter sports

Skiing versus boarding: Many doing both now

The relationship between skiers and snowboarders might still be a bit icy at times, but a versatile group h...

California

Romantic wine country getaways for two

If you want to be spontaneous, here are some last minute Valentine’s Day suggestions.

FASHION

A shared passion for fashion

Spas

Spice up your beauty ritual

The lowdown: In Hindu, “kesar” means “saffron,” so it is no wonder this pricey...

Plastic Surgery 101

Timing travel and eye surgery

Understand that what I tell you is the protocol and advice I give my patients and that you should follow yo...

collectibles

Eclectic Florida museum to be emptied by auction

Say goodbye to the twirling carousel, the rows of perfectly shined classic cars, the player pianos and juke...

Salons

All eyes on Blink Lash

The lowdown: For come-hither eyes, hit up Blink Lash. The beauty boutique specializes in eyelash extension...

Color It Orange in 2012

Four photos (TPN)

Salons

Van Michael’s on a streak

The lowdown: First there were highlights, then ombré and now dip-dye — bright, punk-inspired s...

2 people plus 3 courses equals 1 quick yet elegant Valentine’s dinner

An easy, elegant menu lets you kindle romance by firing up the stove.

Have Your Cake, and Drink It, Too

Brooke Siem and Leslie Feinberg were just two 20-something victims of the recession when they starting hitt...

Rocco DiSpirito serves up a double helping of love

Amp up dull dishes with easy tricks that add flavor, balance

You can follow a recipe to the letter, but you don’t really begin to cook until you learn to play wi...

Grocery Shopping

Wal-Mart debuts ‘Great for You’ seal

You may like the food you buy, but is it “Great for You”?

Coral Gables

Coral Gables Tour of Kitchens benefits foundation, students

A photo gallery

Super Bowl Sunday

Fan Fare

Give your game-day buffet a Mexican accent with recipes from the Cantina Beach chef

Home safety

How to snuff a kitchen fire

Four out of five fire-related deaths among civilians occur in the home, according to the National Fire Pro...

Desk set

Home repair

Water leaks: costly surprise

Sometimes it takes getting soaked with water-bill sticker shock for homeowners to find out about a leaking ...

Fairchild’s tropical garden column

Planting native palms

When people think of South Florida landscapes, their minds immediately conjure images of palm-tree-lined ro...

Hot property: Los Angeles

Ellen buys Brangelina’s beach house for $12 million

In one of the more talked-about transactions in town, actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have sold thei...

Desktop decor

Condo Line

Board should have odd number of directors

You need to fall back to FS 617.0803 and your Articles and Bylaws. Apparently, sometime in the past, the bo...

Dr. Dolittler

FIV-positive cats not as hard to manage as most people think

FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is a big deal in the world of feline adoptions. It seems to be the one ...

Obese pets: Vets say more than half of dogs, cats are overweight

America's obesity crisis is spreading - to our pets.

Cat's limp may be from claw growing back

Jag is a 9-year-old indoor cat who recently developed a limp in his left front leg.

Experts disagree on trap, neuter, release program for feral cats

In an area of Akron, Ohio, that residents don't want disclosed live three colonies of wild, or feral, cats.

The Dogs of War: training, deployment and the golden years

Veterans returning from wars can often count on a reservoir of goodwill from the public to help them make t...

How to ease your dog into married life

The wedding and honeymoon are over, and now the real work begins. The American Kennel Club wants to remind ...

Dr. Dolittler

What to look for in a vet

Should a president be judged by his sexual morals?

What is it with presidents and interns? I mean, really. It’s disgusting, alarming and inexcusable ...

In my opinion

The handoff: Caring for aging parents instead of growing kids

For years, we spoke endlessly about our children. In phone calls, over coffee, during a weekend breakfast o...

In my opinion

Fairness, not envy, fuels the income inequality debate

I will spend much of this weekend taming the beast that is my income tax folder, a multi-pocketed file with...

Tebow haters, back off

A senior’s photo is too sexy for the school yearbook

I’ve just spent the morning strolling memory lane. For my job, no less.

In my opinion

End of the world? Mayan doomsday the latest hoax

So here we are in 2012, a new year full of hope and promise. My heart sings with possibilities.

In my opinion

What I learned from my grandchildren in 2011

I’m one of those lucky women who, by the grace of God or economics, lives 10 minutes from her grandc...