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This blog is not a remedy for the financial crisis. It will not defeat anti-American forces in Iraq. It will not slay any Somali pirates.Rather, it will give a loving squeeze to South Florida, extracting its most delicious, satisfying news-trients. The Juice is an ambrosia that, we hope, can provide...

By Thomas Francis

December 2, 2008

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This blog is not a remedy for the financial crisis. It will not defeat anti-American forces in Iraq. It will not slay any Somali pirates.

Rather, it will give a loving squeeze to South Florida, extracting its most delicious, satisfying news-trients. The Juice is an ambrosia that, we hope, can provide you a moment's relief from the prospect of losing your job. Or your house. Or (most terrifying of all) the prospect of paying higher capital gains taxes under a Democratic president. Put on your brave face, H. Wayne Huizenga. You and your many serfs and vassals throughout the region are invited to join us on a swashbuckling adventure. For those who missed this morning's opening ceremony at Dolphins Stadium, a video:

-- Thomas Francis

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