Critics: Ugly generators are part of Key Biscayne manager’s strategy to turn public against stormwater alternative

The installation of big – and without question ugly – generators at two shallow-well injection pumps for stormwater management has some  residents questioning the motive. A council member – and a former one – accuse Village Manager Steve Williamson of trying to dissuade the public from an alternative to the Big Dig infrastructure plan. The…

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Preview: Hurricanes v. Hoosiers in championship game

No. 10 Miami needs everything at its disposal to slow down top-seeded Indiana’s high-scoring offense in next week’s College Football Playoff championship. The good news is that the Hurricanes’ defense…

Canes get shot at national title, beating Ole Miss 31-27

GLENDALE, Ariz.  — Miami’s return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told…

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PODCAST: Analyst delves into home prices, consumer unease about U.S. economy  – but sees signs of hope

A national economic analyst shared a nuanced view of the turbulent U.S. economy during and end-of-year episode of the “Anti-Social” podcast. Mark Hamrick, a Senior Economic Analyst with Bankrate, cited recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Bankrate’s own research. Hamrick discussed a recent Bankrate survey revealing that only 34% of Americans…

Opinion

The real purpose of ICE

Traveling through Morocco a dozen years ago, we kept seeing military barracks and checkpoints on the outskirts of nearly every town. It felt excessive. So I asked our guide why they were everywhere. Said Hassan: “We hate the Algerians. It’s for the Algerians.” That answer didn’t make sense — Algeria was hundreds of miles away.…

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