Former G.O.P. Official Admits Embezzlement
Christopher J. Ward, National Republican Congressional Committee treasurer from 2003 to 2007, pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling more than $840,000 from several political committees, including more than $670,ዀ from the Congressional committee. Mr. Ward admitted that he had transferred money into his personal account from an account used to operate an annual fund-raising dinner with President [...]
Read MoreLetters to the editor / Political mailbag
Well-endowed campaigns lack substance, integrity Two of the crassest, most cynical political campaigns I’ve witnessed in a long time are being run by the current Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate and governorship. Linda McMahon has announced that she will spend whatever she has to win, making it blatantly clear that she will buy her Senate seat, valued [...]
Read MoreWilliam Hague’s adviser in gay row may not be replaced
If the job is filled, one option being considered is for Mr Myers to replaced with a professional media handler Mr Hague’s decision to appoint Mr Myers, 25, as his special adviser, drew attention to the relationship between the two men. Mr Hague confirmed this week that the shared hotel rooms during the general election campaign. Both say [...]
Read MoreGables mayor’s race attracts retired diplomat and lawyer with political connections
The former head of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana — who earned a reputation as an aggressive critic of President Fidel Castro during his diplomatic tour — is the latest contender for mayor in Coral Gables. James Cason, 65, joins Coral Gables attorney Tom Korge, 60, in the race. The city’s municipal election is April [...]
Read MoreLawyer Allan Vinni running for council
Local News Posted 22 hours ago Shirley Lin Today staff A local political lawyer has made the first bid to run for the Saprae Creek and Draper area in the upcoming municipal election. Allan Vinni, who is known for being chairman of Habitat [...]
Read MoreSpectacle keeps KISS rocking
Arts/Life Posted By JANE STEVENSON, QMI AGENCY Posted 5 hours ago Is veteran hard rock act KISS recession-proof? Singer-rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley certainly seems to think so. “For all the talk about bands doing horrific business, we’re doing terrific business,” says [...]
Read MoreHealth and Wellness: Celebrating National Yoga month
September is National yoga month, and I am a yoga teacher that loves yoga and teaching it. For many years now I have witnessed first-hand how yoga can change a person from the inside out. I have seen the most inflexible person transform into a fit and healthy flexible person. I have taught yoga for over [...]
Read MoreOil rig fire complicates debate over offshore drilling in Gulf
by Matthew DalyAssociated Press Writer WASHINGTON – What now for the Gulf? News of another oil rig explosion fire in the Gulf of Mexico, so soon after the BP oil spill, has set off a wave of anxiety along the Gulf Coast and prompted calls for the government [...]
Read MoreTwenty Minutes with Billy Corgan
Say what you will about Billy Corgan, but you have to appreciate the man’s tenacity. Since forming the Smashing Pumpkins in 1988, Corgan has seen more than his fair share of high highs (the Grammy sweeping Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness comes to mind) and low lows (deaths, divorces, and more band in-fighting and lineup changes than [...]
Read MoreHealth and Wellness: Celebrating National Yoga month
September is National yoga month, and I am a yoga teacher that loves yoga and teaching it. For many years now I have witnessed first-hand how yoga can change a person from the inside out. I have seen the most inflexible person transform into a fit and healthy flexible person. I have taught yoga for over [...]
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