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Shark Attacks: Florida Leads U.S., but Numbers Down. Are Terrorists and Shark Week to Thank?

​When it comes to shark attacks, Florida is tops. In 2011, there were 11 unprovoked attacks in the state's waters, including one in Palm Beach. The next closest state was North Carolina, which had only four. Losers.But the 11 attacks in Florida marks a huge drop over past years, according to ... More >>

Burmese Pythons Can Survive in Saltwater. Damn.

​As if snakes large enough to swallow -- or at least try to swallow -- alligators in the Everglades aren't frightening enough, U.S. Geological Survey researchers delivered a bit of unsettling news this week about Burmese pythons. These massive beasts can't be held back by saltwater. The resea ... More >>

Five Food Shows We'd Love to See in 2012

​I'll admit I'm totally obsessed with shows on the Food Network, Travel Channel, and Cooking Channel. In fact, I recently upgraded my cable service (and bill) in order to get the Cooking Channel when the free trial period ended -- just so I could watch Emeril tour the USA and Nadia G. vamp her way ... More >>

South Florida's Dirty Dozen: Our Annual List of Our Worst

​I'll admit I'm totally obsessed with shows on the Food Network, Travel Channel, and Cooking Channel. In fact, I recently upgraded my cable service (and bill) in order to get the Cooking Channel when the free trial period ended -- just so I could watch Emeril tour the USA and Nadia G. vamp her way ... More >>

How to Fake Your Own Death, Courtesy of Former Pot Runner John Darrell Boyd

Courtesy of John Darrell BoydBoyd in his heyday.​A promo shows a young bearded guy pulling up to the edge of the Everglades and shooting the windows of his station wagon -- from the inside."He wants the crime scene to convince investigators that he was killed in a hail of bullets," says the voice- ... More >>

As Annual Migration Continues, Here's How to Fight a Shark -- and Win

Wikipedia Commons​It's like the Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" all over again as ongoing news coverage of migrating sharks continues across South Florida. With hundreds of blacktip and spinner sharks swimming close to shore -- most with 100 yards -- it's no wonder beachgoers are beginning t ... More >>

Brew Masters Puts Craft Beer in the Spotlight

Sam Calagione hosts Discovery Channel's new show about craft beer, Brew Masters.​All I have to say is, boy, am I thirsty.Update: Apparently I wasn't the only one who thought the Blue Moon commercials were ridiculous.Brew Masters, a new television show starring Dogfish Head Beer owner Sam Calagione ... More >>

Brew Masters Premiers on Discovery Channel

​They've got reality programs about food innovators, food trucks, and farm-to-table restaurants. Now Discovery Channel is bringing craft beer into the reality mix with its new show Brew Masters.  Brew Masters debuts on November 21 at 10 p.m. and stars none other than Dogfish Head founder Sam ... More >>

The Hunt for Haleigh Cummings Could Bring Down a Badass Bounty Hunter

​They've got reality programs about food innovators, food trucks, and farm-to-table restaurants. Now Discovery Channel is bringing craft beer into the reality mix with its new show Brew Masters.  Brew Masters debuts on November 21 at 10 p.m. and stars none other than Dogfish Head founder Sam ... More >>

Cobra's Discovery Channel Debut -- Sort Of

Photo by C.StilesCobra's still hoping for a Discovery Channel show.​It's not exactly prime time, but local bail bondsman William Staubs, AKA "Cobra" --  the star of this week's New Times cover story -- has already received coverage from Discovery's Investigation Channel.The Criminal Report Da ... More >>

James Randi has been worshiped by nonbelievers and doubters. So what will free thinkers do when he's gone?

Photo by C.StilesCobra's still hoping for a Discovery Channel show.​It's not exactly prime time, but local bail bondsman William Staubs, AKA "Cobra" --  the star of this week's New Times cover story -- has already received coverage from Discovery's Investigation Channel.The Criminal Report Da ... More >>

Ménage à Pop

Local trio Kill Miss Pretty truly puts on a show.

Drink Coffee, not Elephant Urine

Local trio Kill Miss Pretty truly puts on a show.

Shark Huggers

Tourists can't wait to get next to them – even if they are eating machines

No Country for Old Warthogs

Brian Harris' Tall Grass brings out Inside Out Theatre's animal nature

Our top DVD picks scheduled for release this week:

Brian Harris' Tall Grass brings out Inside Out Theatre's animal nature

Dropkick Murphys

Brian Harris' Tall Grass brings out Inside Out Theatre's animal nature

Lab Rats

Most Doctors Agree: Use Caution When Mixing Stocks and Drugs

Our top DVD picks scheduled for release on July 10:

Most Doctors Agree: Use Caution When Mixing Stocks and Drugs

The Bodyguard

Special forces. National ad campaigns. Watching the backs of the big guys. Meet this Eastern European hottie.

The Brain Game

Can Nintendo really make you smarter?

Alley Catting at Kim's

With a friend on the prowl, the Night Rider takes a dive.

Future Looks So Bright

Mike Jones gets set for the jet set

Best Motorcycle Shop

Thunder Cycle Designs

Artbeat

Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.

Artbeat

Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.

Artbeat

Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.

Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.

Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.

Gingerbread Man

Broward’s most notorious inventor and accused pimp rakes in a big take — from behind bars

Where's the Beef?

Would you call Neil Hamburger funny ha-ha or funny peculiar?

Diver Down

Pipin Ferreras and his wife, Audrey, challenged the deadly sea. They lost.

Murphy's Laws

Instead of a peaceful condo, Harry Murphy has a political war, racial controversy, and a slew of lawsuits

I Want a New Drug

Users call it G, Scoop, Goop, EZLay, Georgia Home Boy, or just plain old GHB. What's it like? Euphoric… and potentially deadly.

Rhythm of the Ancients

Rivers of Time

Horror Vérité

The terrifying Blair Witch Project was made with a hand-held camera, three actors, and one brilliant concept

The Straight Dope

The terrifying Blair Witch Project was made with a hand-held camera, three actors, and one brilliant concept

Bad Medicine

The terrifying Blair Witch Project was made with a hand-held camera, three actors, and one brilliant concept