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He was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1977 and 1990. His cartoons appear in The Miami Herald five days a week. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346091.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346091.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST If you got a discount from your windstorm insurance company for installing shutters and other hurricane protections on your home, you might soon have to give some or all of it back. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346264.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346264.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST After losing on the legal front, a powerful coalition of agriculture and business interests, wastewater utilities, water managers and tax watchdogs is mounting a lobbying assault on pending federal rules that could force Florida to clean up pollution fouling lakes, canals, streams and beaches statewide. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346261.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346261.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The oil once used to fry grouper and conch fritters in Key West restaurants is now fueling an old Mercedes-Benz and soon could be powering a school bus. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346097.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346097.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Michelle Spence-Jones calls it ``D5,'' a hip term for the tree-shaped patchwork of struggling neighborhoods that make up Miami's neediest district. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346093.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346093.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST When the gavel came down on Andy Warhol's painting 200 One Dollar Bills earlier this month, the usually staid audience at the Sotheby's auction house broke into applause as if they had won the bid themselves. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346267.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346267.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Willy Chirino, Pedro Pan kid turned Cuban-American salsero, has an offer for Raúl. Yeah, that Raúl, Fidel Castro's little brother now running that prison paradise across the Florida Straits. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346090.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1346090.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The Senate voted 60-39 Saturday to clear the way for consideration of historic legislation to overhaul the nation's healthcare system, but reluctant Democratic moderates sent strong signals that the bill has an uncertain future. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344836.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344836.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The red and black Sandinista graffiti scrawled on buildings, street lamps and trees in downtown Jinotega makes it seem like this traditionally conservative coffee town has suddenly had a political change of heart. But behind the facade of leftist propaganda, a right-wing rebellion is brewing. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344933.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344933.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Several Jackson Memorial Hospital nurses personally apologized to Janice Langbehn, a Washington state lesbian who said a Jackson social worker wouldn't allow her to be with her dying partner in 2007. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344937.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344937.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A group of investors filed a lawsuit Friday against Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein, saying he stole hundreds of millions of dollars from them with the help of an inner circle of employees at his law firm and a handful of officers at a Canadian bank. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344947.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344947.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio is about to go on MSNBC's Morning Joe. Attorney General Bill McCollum, running for governor, updates supporters that he is ``honored'' to get the endorsement of Gov. Charlie Crist. And Sen. Dan Gelber, hoping to be Florida's next attorney general, wants you to know he's thankful for America's veterans. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344833.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1344833.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Since 1954, at the edge of a mangrove lagoon on despoiled Virginia Key, the quirky bait shack/watering hole/gypsy camp known as Jimbo's has been ruled by one motto: Laissez faire. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1342961.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1342961.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Professing innocence before a small but adoring crowd in the heart of Liberty City, suspended Miami Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones said Thursday she will run in a special election to regain her seat. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1342974.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/5min/story/1342974.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Moments after being named Miami's police chief on Thursday, Maj. Miguel Exposito made it clear he planned to reshape the Miami Police Department with a leadership style far different from that of his predecessor -- John Timoney. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345156.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345156.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST There's no surprise that charitable giving is down this year.<p/> Fifty-one percent of charitable organizations responding to a poll by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reported lower fundraising totals so far in 2009 compared to the same time period last year. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345155.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345155.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The ``buzz-question'' around town these days, as we watch the Madoff auctions and Rothstein repossessions with horrified fascination, is ``How can these scams keep happening? Don't people know that if it sounds too good to be true it probably is?'' http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345080.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345080.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Standing in the heart of citrus country, where the trees are just beginning to yield the baseball-sized fruit that is Florida's signature crop, it's natural to thirst for a cold glass of orange juice. But when Palm Beach Gardens entrepreneurs Chester Brandes and Timo Sutinen came to this Central Florida town, they had another beverage in mind. Namely, vodka. A Florida-made, orange-flavored vodka, to be exact. So, they set out to create just that spirit, hoping to capitalize on the sun-kissed fascination for all things Florida. Within about a year, 4 Orange Premium Vodka was born. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1344834.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1344834.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Antonio Palou is temping, but not complaining.<p/> He'd love a more permanent job, but he knows plenty of other information technology professionals who have been out of work for a year or more. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345081.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345081.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST By now, you may have heard of the Great Pumpkin Shortage of `09.<p/> Supermarkets everywhere sticking little apology notes where canned pumpkin used to be. Thanksgiving dessert plans ruined. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345075.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345075.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Medical-products manufacturer Boston Scientific will close its plant in Doral, eliminating 1,400 jobs by 2012, Miami-Dade economic development officials said Friday. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345078.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345078.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The president of a Florida consulting firm convicted in a massive fax blast scam blinked back tears Friday as he was sentenced to 68 months in prison for his role in defrauding thousands of small business owners across the United States, Mexico and Canada. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345077.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345077.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A long-awaited pilot program designed to offer training and loans to thriving, mid-stage Florida companies is beginning to take shape -- and take applications. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345076.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345076.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST If you are a Florida resident with low to moderate income, you are paying a disproportionate amount of state and local taxes.<p/> So says a nationwide study of state tax systems that shows Florida has the second worst tax system in the U.S. in regards to fairness. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345074.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1345074.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Banking regulators seized Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida and sold the tiny Fort Myers bank to Central Bank, of Stillwater, Minn., marking the 124th U.S. bank to fail during 2009 and the 12th in Florida. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1342794.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1342794.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With the economy sputtering, South Florida couples are staying together more or attempting do-it-yourself divorces rather than paying pricey divorce lawyers. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1342792.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1342792.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hotel chains like to tout their large, comfortable beds as a selling point, but those 125-pound mattresses are likely causing greater injury to female, Hispanic and Asian hotel workers, according to a study to be published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine in January. http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1343136.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1343136.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Call this Scott Rothstein's pineapple-juice scam.<p/> Coconut Grove businessman Todd Snyder was lured into it just days before the Fort Lauderdale lawyer's Ponzi scheme imploded in late October. Snyder wired a bank more than $2 million to buy a slice of Rothstein's purported $500 million settlement with Dole Food Co. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345886.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345886.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST And so, the MLS season comes down to Beckham vs. Beckerman, L.A. glitz vs. Salt Lake grit, Coach of the Year Bruce Arena and Most Valuable Player Landon Donovan vs. best-dressed player-turned-coach Jason Kreis and a bunch of Miami Fusion alumni. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345912.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345912.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST A Senior Day victory gave defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews a win in his final home game, and extended FSU's bowl streak to 28 years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1346330.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1346330.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Columbus cross-country coach Jorge Fleitas kept repeating a word over and over Saturday morning after his team ran in the Class 4A state championship meet. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345794.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345794.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Florida Marlins Rookie of the Year winner Chris Coghlan is, all at once, eager to share his beliefs but concerned about how they'll be received. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345887.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345887.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST A game against overmatched FIU allowed UF's elder players an opportunity to reflect on their college careers with a rivalry game against FSU and the SEC title game coming up. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1346085.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1346085.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Kyle Busch held off 2008 Nationwide champion Carl Edwards on the final lap to nail down his ninth victory of a record-shattering championship season. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345861.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345861.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST By getting back to .500, the Dolphins' chances of making the playoffs is not so farfetched after all. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345899.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345899.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST After overhearing raucous Duke players cheering at halftime, the Canes awoke from a first half-slumber to rally for their eighth victory, the most since 2005. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1346186.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1346186.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Nathan Horton, Jordan Leopold and Steven Reinprecht each scored and the streaking Panthers swept their three-game road trip. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345741.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345741.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The eternal quest to catch a permit on fly rod on the flats isn't going very well, but recently it had some unintended -- but good -- consequences. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345757.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345757.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Luck of the Irish?<p/> What luck? <p/> The furor continues over French star Thierry Henry's admitted hand ball, which led to the goal that knocked Ireland out of World Cup contention Wednesday. Henry guided the ball with his left hand to keep it in play, and then passed to William Gallas, who headed in the tying goal. France advanced to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and Ireland will have to live with the injustice. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345795.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345795.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST As the "fantasy land" of a potential Dwyane Wade-LeBron James partnership next summer begins to settle a wee bit for now, there could be other blockbuster unions available for the Heat. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345911.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345911.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST GAINESVILLE -- FIU might have lost one of its top weapons on special teams at the start of Saturday's game against Florida. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344106.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344106.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The remarkable voices, songs and images in the recently released box set Alan Lomax in Haiti are a stunning, delightful treasure, a vivid portrait of a time and place. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344115.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344115.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Shortly after his father died in 1998, Frank Sinatra Jr. was hired to play a casino in Atlantic City. After taking the job, he discovered that it was the last place in Atlantic City his father had played. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344116.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344116.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Like a shiny toboggan wedged on wet snow, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular needs a little push. The traditional holiday revue, which runs in New York through Dec. 30, essentially repeats last year's program, which varied little from the show in 2007. It isn't just a return visitor who might feel that some of the old routines are indeed showing age. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344103.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344103.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST One of the gems of the Vatican's priceless religious art collection -- a 6th century reliquary containing purported fragments of the cross on which Jesus was crucified -- has been restored to its Byzantine-era glory. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344104.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344104.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST ''I tried to write a book that would keep the pedal consistently to the metal,'' Stephen King writes in an afterword to Under the Dome, his massive new novel -- his 48th! -- an explanation for why you will carry this heavy, bulky book everywhere, eager to gobble up a few more pages whenever you can. The novel is a monster, but it moves like a short story, devoid of the bloat and wordiness that has plagued the beloved author's latter-period work. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344105.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344105.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST An Englishman's home used to be his castle, but these days it has become his makeover opportunity. The UK is in the grip of a housing frenzy, obsessed with the buying, doing-up and selling of property. So it was a shrewd decision of Penelope Lively to spin her latest and 16th novel -- in a long, distinguished career that includes a Booker Prize -- out from the central axis of a lovely home in need of a refurb. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344111.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344111.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In late 2002, obscure Illinois state Sen. Barack Obama was eyeing a run in the 2004 Democratic Party primary for a U.S. Senate seat. He would be up against seemingly prohibitive favorites. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344107.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344107.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST YoungArts of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts will honor the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Alberto Ibargüen, the foundation's president and CEO, at its An Affair of the Arts performance and gala on Jan. 16. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344108.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344108.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Jeepers creepers! Savannah's got a Johnny Mercer statue for tourists' peepers. The songwriter was honored in his hometown Wednesday with the unveiling of his lifesize likeness cast in bronze. About 150 onlookers turned out to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the celebrated lyricist, who gave poetic grace and a slangy tang to songs such as Moon River and Jeepers Creepers. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344114.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344114.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST BIG SCREEN The Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) -- The always-eclectic Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore), whose movies often flirt with the fantastical, takes the plunge with this stop-motion animation adaptation of the Roald Dahl story about a fox (voiced by George Clooney) who must protect his wife (Meryl Streep) and kids from three mean farmers. Anderson regulars Bill Murray, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman round out the voice cast. The animation looks old-school wonderful. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1343337.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1343337.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Deep in the heart of Vatican City, Cuban-born Roman Catholic theologian Miguel H. Díaz has managed to find an Italian version of a sandwich that reminds him of home: pan con lechón. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1345845.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1345845.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:37 EST Democrats were poised Saturday to get the 60 votes they need to keep their healthcare legislation moving forward -- but reluctant party moderates sent strong signals that the bill still has an uncertain future. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1343338.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1343338.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Nikki Reed patiently awaits her turn in the Twilight scheme of things. Her character, teen vampire Rosalie Hale, is a minor movie character until Stephenie Meyer's third book in the series, Eclipse, becomes a movie in 2010. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346089.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Actor Robert Vaughn (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) is 77. Comedian-director Terry Gilliam (Monty Python) is 69. Actor Tom Conti is 68. Guitarist-actor Little Steven (The E Street Band, The Sopranos) is 59. Actor Richard Kind (Spin City, Mad About You) is 53. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis is 51. Actress Mariel Hemingway is 48. Actress Scarlett Johansson is 25. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346100.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346100.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Alex Meraz and Kiowa Gordon were hardly prepared for the female attention they'd get from starring in this year's hottest movie, New Moon, which hit theaters Friday. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346092.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346092.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST OPRAH: The queen of daytime is halting her show in 2011. It wasn't one of her favorite things to do anymore.<p/>PAM ANDERSON: The actress turned fashion muse has told her two teen sons about her sex tape with dad Tommy Lee. She had to -- she busted them watching it. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346101.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346101.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST CONCERT<p/>8 p.m.<p/>Bob Marley's son Julian and his band The Uprising perform soulful, spiritual reggae, along with brothers Stephen and Damian "Jr. Gong." $24.50-$44.50. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344844.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344844.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Young, hot Korean superstar Rain stopped in at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel to promote his new movie, Ninja Assassin, out Friday. The R&B/pop singer is currently traveling the world on his ``Legend of Rainism'' tour. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344830.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344830.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Marlo Thomas is 72. Actress Juliet Mills (Nanny and the Professor) is 68. Actor-director Harold Ramis is 65. Goldie Hawn is 64. Actress-singer Lorna Luft is 57. Actress Cherry Jones (24) is 53. Actress Nicollette Sheridan is 46. Singer Bjork is 44. Rapper Pretty Lou of Lost Boyz is 38. Actress Jena Malone (Saved) is 25. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344840.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344840.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Susie Essman has cursing down to a science.<p/> The Los Angeles Times puts it more nicely -- calling her character Susie Green on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm ``the most lyrical purveyor of profanity on television.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344837.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344837.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST James Caan really wants out. <p/> Court records in Los Angeles show The Godfather star filed for divorce from his wife of 14 years, Linda. It's the second time Caan has sought to extricate himself from the marriage; the first case, filed in '05, was dropped. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344843.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344843.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST TRUNK SHOW<p/>1 p.m.<p/>Kristina Ashley Swimwear is having a trunk sale on its 2008 Island Collection and 2009 Spring Rasta Collection. Swimsuits range from $70 to $140, custom orders for cover-ups will also be accepted. The Clevelander Hotel, Miami Beach, SPF 4 Rooftop, 1020 Ocean Dr., Miami; 786-797-7717. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344838.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1344838.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Dwyane Wade has listed his Pinecrest estate on Billionaire-Xchange.com. On the site for a week, the sprawling, 11,611-square-foot, seven-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom home can be yours if you put out the lucky bid. Starting bid was $4,599,000. So far, there are no active bids and no one watching the auction. Only a super rich super-fan would want this house. Why? The pool is in-laid with Wade's nickname, Flash, and his Miami Heat jersey number 3. Bidding ends Dec. 13 -- it would be perfect for someone looking for that extra special holiday gift. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1343125.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1343125.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST When it comes to good causes, Eva Longoria Parker is all business. The Desperate Housewives star, 34, was just named Philanthropist of the Year by The Hollywood Reporter and she's spreading goodwill in Miami Beach Saturday for the Rally for Children With Cancer. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1343128.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1343128.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Another day, another mug shot. This time the DUI goes to . . . Sen. John Kerry's daughter, Alexandra, who got pulled over and hauled off in Hollywood early Thursday. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1343122.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1343122.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Actress Estelle Parsons is 82. TV personality Richard Dawson is 77. Comedian Dick Smothers is 71. Actress Bo Derek is 53. Actress Sean Young is 50. Actress Ming-Na (ER) is 46. Rapper Mike D of the Beastie Boys is 44. Actor Joshua Gomez (Chuck) is 34. Country singer Josh Turner is 32. Actress Nadine Velazquez (My Name Is Earl) is 31. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1346099.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1346099.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST FLORIDA LOTTERYWEEK IN REVIEWLIVE LOTTO<p/>NUMBERS ON<p/>PAGE 3B IN<p/>WEEKEND EDITIONS<p/>LOTTO<p/>WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18<p/>1-3-4-8-13-43 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1346266.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1346266.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SELECTED SAT., NOV. 21<p/>MIDDAY CASH 3 9-0-3<p/>MIDDAY PLAY 4 0-9-6-7<p/>NIGHT CASH 3 3-8-9<p/>NIGHT PLAY 4 6-1-9-8 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1344945.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1344945.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SELECTED FRIDAY, NOV. 20<p/>MIDDAY CASH 3 3-4-6<p/>MIDDAY PLAY 4 2-7-9-9<p/>NIGHT CASH 3 8-5-5<p/>NIGHT PLAY 4 3-8-0-3 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1343765.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1343765.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SELECTED THURSDAY, NOV. 19<p/>MIDDAY CASH 3 8-8-8<p/>MIDDAY PLAY 4 6-7-1-8<p/>NIGHT CASH 3 2-8-7<p/>NIGHT PLAY 4 0-3-8-9 http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1341197.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida-lottery/story/1341197.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST SELECTED WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18<p/>MIDDAY CASH 3 1-2-9<p/>MIDDAY PLAY 4 8-4-2-4<p/>NIGHT CASH 3 7-1-7<p/>NIGHT PLAY 4 8-1-2-9 http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1346093.html http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/1346093.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST When the gavel came down on Andy Warhol's painting 200 One Dollar Bills earlier this month, the usually staid audience at the Sotheby's auction house broke into applause as if they had won the bid themselves. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345760.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1345760.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST The Heat looks for more consistency and urgency from second-year players Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers to help end a three-game losing streak Sunday against New Orleans. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344112.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/story/1344112.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Shaking off the cobwebs of recent history, a misunderstood artistic icon who lived through the Great Depression, two world wars and the civil-rights movement proves that he can still lift our sagging spirits with his poignant paintings of courageous Americans and his humorous view of daily life. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346100.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/1346100.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Alex Meraz and Kiowa Gordon were hardly prepared for the female attention they'd get from starring in this year's hottest movie, New Moon, which hit theaters Friday.