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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Small roles still allow for humor, revenge

My first acting role was in a third grade Valentine’s Day-themed play called “Princess Lonely Heart.” It was one of those low-budget cafetorium shows for parents to waste their camcorders’ batteries on their child’s struggle to remember lines.


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The Avenue

Adding shine to holiday outfits

‘Tis finally the season to bring out your holiday best for every cocktail party and family gathering. When picking the perfect outfits for the holiday season, think versatility and embellishment with key accessories to create looks that will transition between friends and family.


The Avenue

Local DJ BBP stays true to his music, Miami influence

Disk jockey BBP’s Friday night lights are green lasers and strobes. Behind the booth, he is seven caged tigers condensed into one man. He plays music out of a classic Buick cut in half behind a bar at club Spannk. Completely in control of the massive, pumping sound and the young, hot partygoers, he can turn the crowd from a breeze to a sandstorm in about a half-second. In his nondescript black “BBP” cap and shirt and with neatly trimmed facial hair, he punctuates every collision of hand to button with a full body thrust.


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Sports

Tebow’s path to win second bronze statue

Shortly before last year's Academy Awards, I remember listening to an NPR broadcast that featured a panel of respected film critics discussing who would take home the top honors.


News

Eastern Eats

Jin Wang, 19, serves roasted red pork, a Chinese dish, at the Asian Food Festival - One Flavor. The event was held at the Indian Center of Culture and Education for Kaleidoscope Month, a celebration of Asian and Asian American culture.


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Metro

Ida downgraded to tropical storm

Tropical Storm Ida was forecast to strike Florida's Gulf Coast Tuesday morning. After being recently downgraded from a Category 2 hurricane to a tropical storm, Ida is no longer expected to cause any major problems but could still wash out some Veterans Day events.



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