Reptiles, amphibians can make kids sick

The right animal can be fun and educational in a childcare center but the wrong animal can make kids sick, a U.S. health official warned.

Reptiles, amphibians can make kids sick

Zinc may help tap down inflammation

Zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on the immune response in a way that prevents out-of-control inflammation, U.S. researchers say.
Zinc may help tap down inflammation

Benedict XVI will be 'pope emeritus'

After he steps down, Pope Benedict XVI will be referred to as pope emeritus or Roman pontiff emeritus, the Vatican announced Tuesday.

Benedict XVI will be 'pope emeritus'

Recall: Maxiloss Weight Advanced

Olaax Corp. is recalling its dietary supplement Maxiloss Weight Advanced in the United States because it contains a banned substance, officials say.
Recall: Maxiloss Weight Advanced

Natural compound keeps bread fresh, tasty

Canadian researchers report they've found a way to replace artificial preservatives in bread with a natural compound, keeping it fresh while making it tastier.
Natural compound keeps bread fresh, tasty

NBA: Miami 109, Cleveland 105

Dwyane Wade sparked a fourth-quarter run and Shane Battier sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:27 left Sunday, rallying the Miami Heat over Cleveland 109-105.
NBA: Miami 109, Cleveland 105

NHL: Detroit 8, Vancouver 3

Damien Brunner led Detroit's offensive assault with two goals and a pair of assists Sunday in the Red Wings' 8-3 blitz of Vancouver.
NHL: Detroit 8, Vancouver 3

Sports Calendar for Saturday, Feb. 23

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

Cleveland at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Denver at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Houston at Washington, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Utah at LA Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Saturday, Feb. 23

Miramar Cultural Center | Artspark Hosting a Free College Fair

The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark is hosting a free College Fair on Wednesday, February 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. for students and adults interested in continuing their education.  The fair will feature workshops and representatives from more than 50 schools nationwide.
Miramar Cultural Center | Artspark Hosting a Free College Fair

U.S. bioengineers create artificial ear

U.S. bioengineers and physicians say they created an artificial ear -- using 3-D printing and injectable molds -- that looks and acts like a natural ear.
U.S. bioengineers create artificial ear

Phone locking petition off to White House

A petition asking the White House to legalize cellphone unlocking has enough signatures to go to the Obama administration for consideration, its backers say.

Phone locking petition off to White House

Fort Lauderdale Police Department 2013-017 Accreditation

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive on March 19, 2013 to examine all aspects of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Franklin C. Adderley announced today.  The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has to comply with approximately 260 standards in order to receive accredited status.  Many of the standards are critical to life, health and safety issues.
Fort Lauderdale Police Department 2013-017 Accreditation

Giving to Take Center Stage During Children's Opportunity Group's "50 Shades of Giving" Luncheon

SUNRISE, FL (FEBRUARY 21, 2013) – Fashion will be front and center as Children's Opportunity Group (COG) presents 50 Shades of Giving, its 64th annual charity luncheon at 11 a.m. on March 15 at the W Fort Lauderdale.  This stylish event, will roll out the red carpet for charitable fashionistas and style fans who are also passionate about helping underprivileged children in the local community.

Giving to Take Center Stage During Children's Opportunity Group's "50 Shades of Giving" Luncheon

Fla. U-turn: Yes to Obama Medicaid option

Florida Governor Rick Scott. UPI/Martin Fried

Gov. Rick Scott, a sharp critic of President Barack Obama's healthcare law, says he wants Florida to participate in an optional part of the law after all.

Fla. U-turn: Yes to Obama Medicaid option

Sports Calendar for Thursday, Feb. 21

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

Miami at Chicago, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at LA Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NCAA

(6) Duke at Virginia Tech, 9 p.m.

California at (23) Oregon, 9 p.m.

Hockey
Sports Calendar for Thursday, Feb. 21

FAU to play in GEO Group Stadium

Florida Atlantic University's new stadium will be renamed GEO Group Stadium after the GEO Group, a private correctional facilities company, offered $6 million.
FAU to play in GEO Group Stadium

More people sit at work, more disease risk

The more people sit the more they are at risk for chronic diseases even if they had a similar body mass index with those who sat less, U.S. researchers say.
More people sit at work, more disease risk

Ambassador Dogs Debut at Humane Society of Broward County’s Walk for the Animals!

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- The 23rd Annual Walk for the Animals presented by VCA Animal Hospitals and sponsored by PETCO Foundation, Ed Morse Automotive Group, Purina/Tidy Cat and Merial is just a few weeks away, and for the first time ever dogs will be available for adoption as this popular event.Ambassador Dogs Debut at Humane Society of Broward County’s Walk for the Animals!

Sports Calendar for Wednesday, Feb. 20

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

New York at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Cleveland, 8 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Orlando at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Boston at LA Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Wednesday, Feb. 20

Ocean WiFi 'hot spots' to watch marine life

Tracking marine animal movements and relaying them by a series of "ocean WiFi hot spots" could help protect marine ecosystems, a U.S. researcher says.
Ocean WiFi 'hot spots' to watch marine life

Happiness tends to increase with age

Overall happiness and satisfaction with life tend to increase with age, but a person's well-being depends on when he or she was born, U.S. researchers say.

Angelina R. Sutin of the Florida State University College of Medicine conducted the study while at the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health. Sutin and colleagues used two large-scale longitudinal studies -- the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for those age 30 and older.

Happiness tends to increase with age

Women need folic acid before pregnancy

Folic acid can help reduce some birth defects, but women should consider taking the vitamin before they get pregnant, a U.S. gynecologist says.
Women need folic acid before pregnancy

Therapy changes autistic children's brains

U.S. researchers say they discovered positive changes in brain activity in children with autism who received a particular type of behavioral therapy.
Therapy changes autistic children's brains

FDA: Dietary supplements may contain drug

U.S. Marshals, acting for the Food and Drug Administration, seized tainted dietary supplements from Globe All Wellness LLC in Hollywood, Fla., officials said.

Howard Sklamberg, director of the Office of Compliance in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said several of the seized products contain sibutramine hydrochloride, the active ingredient in the obesity drug Meridia.

FDA: Dietary supplements may contain drug

Sports Calendar for Sunday, Feb. 17

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

All-Star Game at Houston, 8 p.m.

NCAA

Penn State at (5) Michigan, noon

(12) Louisville at South Florida, 1 p.m.

(14) Ohio State at (19) Wisconsin, 1 p.m.

(9) Arizona at Utah, 3 p.m.

(4) Miami-Florida at Clemson, 6 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Sunday, Feb. 17

Lauderdale Olympic Class Regatta a big success

Nic Muller and Kai Friesecke

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The inaugural Lauderdale Olympic Classes Regatta was held last weekend. The event grew out of the annual Finn Midwinter and Women's Laser Radial North Americans that Lauderdale Yacht Club has hosted since 1982. This year, Men's Laser full rigs, I-420s and 29ers were added to the mix along with the inclusion of men in the Laser Radial class. The idea was to make this regatta an easy follow on to the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami. Over 60 boats took part this year and they were treated to three days of outstanding conditions and racing in the ocean just south of the Port Everglades inlet. Entrants came from all over the world with nine countries represented in the fleet.

Lauderdale Olympic Class Regatta a big success

Optis off the a great start for 2013

The 2013 Opti sailing season is off to a terrific start as the 60+ sailors actively involved in our program commenced their regular practice schedules.

Four regattas recent punctuated the early season's first 4 weeks. LYC continued a long, tradition of excellence in team racing at the USODA Midwinters Team Racing over the Martin Luther King Day holiday, with a solid performance by all four participating LYC teams, including the overall victorious team of Mack Fox, Allie Toppa, Liza Toppa, Sophia Reineke, and Calli Lewis. LYC was the showcase for the following weekend's Boomerang Regatta. 

Optis off the a great start for 2013

Sports Calendar for Saturday, Feb. 16

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

No games scheduled

NCAA

(21) Notre Dame at Providence, noon

(17) Pittsburgh at (20) Marquette, 1 p.m.

(6) Florida at Auburn, 1:30 p.m.

Oklahoma at (16) Oklahoma State, 1:30 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Saturday, Feb. 16

BCPS to Hold Annual Bilingual Parents Institute Presented by the ESOL Department

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) will hold its Annual Bilingual Parents Institute on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at The Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84, Davie, FL 33317) from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The free program is presented by the ESOL Department (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and is open to bilingual parents of students in grades 6 through 12 to prepare their child for a successful high school and college education.

BCPS to Hold Annual Bilingual Parents Institute Presented by the ESOL Department

Protein blocks HIV, other deadly viruses

U.S. researchers say they identified a protein with broad virus-fighting properties that potentially could be used as a weapon viruses such as HIV and Ebola.
Protein blocks HIV, other deadly viruses

Sports Calendar for Friday, Feb. 15

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

No games scheduled

NCAA

(15) Georgetown at Cincinnati, 9 p.m.

Hockey

NHL

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Columbus at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Friday, Feb. 15

NBA: Miami 110, Oklahoma City 100

LeBron James poured in 39 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and distributed seven assists Thursday in the Miami Heat's 110-100 win over Oklahoma City.
NBA: Miami 110, Oklahoma City 100

FDA approves 'artificial retina'

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has approved an implanted an artificial retina to treat people with advanced retinitis pigmentosa.
FDA approves 'artificial retina'

‘How deep is your love on Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day card from your butcher:
'Oh won't you be my valentine
My prime rib is $8.99
We'll have an everlasting love
To me you are a cut above"

From your letter carrier
"Let me deliver
My love to you
If there's no stamp
Some money is due"

From your local politician:
Just vote for me my valentine
don't fret if I don't toe the line
my lobbyist's the one who hands me the dough
and he brings it in a wheel barrow

Or will you go for the 'Knipschildt's La Madeline au Truffe?'

‘How deep is your love on Valentine’s Day

City of Fort Lauderdale Traffic Advisory: A1A Marathon

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- The City of Fort Lauderdale reminds residents and visitors that the A1A Marathon will take place along Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Although both lanes of A1A northbound will be dedicated to runners, north and south vehicular traffic will be redirected to the southbound lanes of A1A for travel through the area. Temporary road closures will occur on Seabreeze Boulevard at E. Las Olas Boulevard from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m., and on A1A just north of Sunrise Boulevard between 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

City of Fort Lauderdale Traffic Advisory: A1A Marathon

Obama to offer preschool cost-sharing plan

President Barack Obama's call to make high-quality preschool available to every child in America includes a cost-sharing program, the White House said Thursday.

The federal-state funding "partnership" would "provide all low- and moderate-income 4-year-old children with high-quality preschool," the White House said ahead of Obama's visit Thursday to a suburban Atlanta preschool to tout his proposal, first outlined in the State of the Union address Tuesday.

Obama to offer preschool cost-sharing plan

Sports Calendar for Thursday, Feb. 14

 (All time Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

Miami at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

LA Clippers at LA Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

NCAA

(19) Wisconsin at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Northwestern at (14) Ohio St., 7 p.m.

St. John's at (12) Louisville, 9 p.m.

(9) Arizona at Colorado, 10 p.m.

(3) Gonzaga at Saint Mary's, 11 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Thursday, Feb. 14

Sports Calendar for Thursday, Feb. 14

 Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

Miami at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

LA Clippers at LA Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

NCAA

(19) Wisconsin at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Northwestern at (14) Ohio St., 7 p.m.

St. John's at (12) Louisville, 9 p.m.

(9) Arizona at Colorado, 10 p.m.

(3) Gonzaga at Saint Mary's, 11 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Thursday, Feb. 14

Touchscreen keyboard can appear, disappear

Credit: Tactus Technology

A U.S. tech firm says it's developed a touchscreen keyboard that rises from the smooth screen surface to allow text input and then disappears when not needed.

Touchscreen keyboard can appear, disappear

Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil

Regulators in Brazil confirmed that Apple's iPhone trademark in the country belonged to Gradiente Electronica, which had registered the name in 2000.
Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil

New materials may be computer breakthrough

Organic topological insulators are made from a thin molecular sheet (left) that resembles chicken wire and conducts electricity on its right edge (blue line) -- with the electrons carrying more information in the form of "up" spin. Credit: Zhengfei Wang and Feng Liu, University of Utah 

 "Superfast" materials that shuttle information at the speed of light in quantum computers and other electronic devices are on the horizon, U.S. researchers say.

New materials may be computer breakthrough

Energy Department expects $3.55 gasoline

The U.S. Energy Department said it expects gasoline prices for 2013 to average $3.55 per gallon, down 8 cents compared to last year's estimates.
Energy Department expects $3.55 gasoline

Type of praise of parents important

Toddlers who receive praise for their efforts, such as "you worked hard on that," are more likely to prefer challenging tasks, U.S. researchers say.
Type of praise of parents important

Sports Calendar for Wednesday, Feb. 13

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

San Antonio at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Houston at LA Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Wednesday, Feb. 13

Anti-psychotics used on elderly can harm

Anti-psychotic medications persist at high levels in U.S. nursing homes despite evidence they have few benefits and can be harmful, researchers say.
Anti-psychotics used on elderly can harm

Valentine's Day is a Good Reminder to Love the Earth with Recycling and Reduction

Greeting cards, the most obvious Valentine's Day symbol, contribute to a big spike in annual waste production. Approximately  180 million Americans exchanged Valentine's Day cardsin one year alone, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This makes the holiday a great opportunity for both showing affection and recycling. That's why Waste Management urges its customers to consider alternatives to conventional gifts and to find something that not only express the spirit of the holiday, but also supports the EPA's  "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" goal.
Valentine's Day is a Good Reminder to Love the Earth with Recycling and Reduction

The Housing Crisis and Homeowner Risks

The housing crisis has created the potential for a great deal of homeowner risk. Real Estate agents cannot provide legal advice and a title company does not and cannot represent any party on any legal issues that may arise throughout the closing process. The bottom line is that without an attorney, there is no one representing the legal interests of the buyer or seller. The reality is that laws change. All banks have experienced attorneys representing their interests. Homeowners and investors need to protect their personal interests. Here are some important reasons why a seller or buyer should hire an experienced real estate attorney to negotiate their purchase or sale of property:
The Housing Crisis and Homeowner Risks

Old Vavy Outlet, Talbots Outlet and Helzberg Diamonds now open at Sawgrass Mills

Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the United States with more than 350 stores, has added to its incredible store mix once again with Old Navy Outlet, Talbots Outlet and Helzberg Diamonds now open.

"As the dominant retail destination in the market, we strive to meet customer demand for more selection and unmatched savings from the most sought after names in the industry," said Luanne Lenberg, VP/ General Manager at Sawgrass Mills. "The Sawgrass Mills name is already synonymous around the world with great shopping and these new stores will only enhance our popular mix of retail, dining and entertainment options."

Old Vavy Outlet, Talbots Outlet and Helzberg Diamonds now open at Sawgrass Mills

State of the Union: Jobs and middle class

U.S. President Obama was expected in his State of the Union speech Tuesday to outline "his plan to create jobs and grow the middle class," the White House said.
State of the Union: Jobs and middle class

The Almanac, Today in History, Feb. 12, 2013

On this date in history:

In 1541, Santiago, Chile, was founded.

In 1733, the American colony of Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe.

In 1855, Michigan State University was established at East Lansing, Mich.

In 1877, Alexander Graham Bell's new invention, the telephone, was publicly demonstrated with a hookup between Boston and Salem, Mass.

The Almanac, Today in History, Feb. 12, 2013

Sports Calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 12

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

Denver at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Portland at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Utah, 9 p.m.

Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Phoenix at LA Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

NCAA

Kentucky at (6) Florida, 7 p.m.

(5) Michigan at (8) Michigan State, 9 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 12

U.S. departments report fraud recoveries

Efforts to combat healthcare fraud recovered $4.2 billion, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services said in a report.
U.S. departments report fraud recoveries

Planet color may suggest alien life

The light signatures of lichens and algae reflected in a distant planet's distinctive coloring could be evidence of alien life, German researchers say.
Planet color may suggest alien life

Florida's python hunt draws to close

The monthlong Florida Everglades python hunt produced only about 50 of the big snakes but experts say the information they'll provide will be "unbelievable."

The competition, which will pay cash prizes for the most pythons and largest python caught, officials ends Sunday night with hunters having until 5 p.m. Monday to turn in their catches so the final count will be known until then, The Miami Herald reported.

Florida's python hunt draws to close

Panetta OKs benefits for same-sex couple

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Monday signed a memo extending benefits to same-sex partners of military personnel.
Panetta OKs benefits for same-sex couple

The 2013 Ruth E. Cohan Jewish Book Review Series Continues at the Main Library

The Ruth E. Cohan Jewish Book Review Series continues at the Main Library, second floor, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, February 14 at noon. The book to be discussed is The Girl in the Green Sweater by Krystyna Chiger with Daniel Paisner. The harrowing, first person account of fourteen months spent in the fetid, underground sewers of Lvov, during the Holocaust (based on the motion picture "In Darkness," official 2012 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film).
The 2013 Ruth E. Cohan Jewish Book Review Series Continues at the Main Library

“Tango Lovers” (Enamorados del Tango) and Mora Godoy return to the US at the best Broadway style

MIAMI, FL – Tango, passion and sensuality return to the US with Tango Lovers. Acclaimed as "The Best Tango Show in the city" by the press and media in Uruguay ("Ultimas Noticias", March 2012), "A Tango Show at the highest level" ("Banda Oriental", New York, September 2012) and qualifications such as "The Best Show ever", Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) will be back in April 2013 to New York and Miami and has expanded its tour to Palm Beach in Florida and San Francisco and Los Angeles in California.

“Tango Lovers” (Enamorados del Tango) and Mora Godoy return to the US at the best Broadway style

State of Union: Obama's middle class focus

U.S. job growth, building the middle class and rebuilding old roads and bridges will be points in President Obama's State of the Union speech, aides say.
State of Union: Obama's middle class focus

Corticosteroid no help for tennis elbow

A single injection of corticosteroid for those with tennis elbow is linked with poorer outcomes after one year, Australian researchers say.
Corticosteroid no help for tennis elbow

61% of U.S. adults have no living will

Fewer than 1-in-3 U.S. adults say they have a living will indicating whether they want life-sustaining medical care if incapacitated, a survey indicates.
61% of U.S. adults have no living will

Sports Calendar for Monday, Feb. 11

(All times Eastern)
Basketball

NBA

Minnesota at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Indiana, 7 p.m.

LA Clippers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Boston at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Washington at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Monday, Feb. 11

NHL: New York Rangers 5, Tampa Bay 1

Carl Hagelin's two goals and an assist Sunday keyed the New York Rangers' second straight victory, 5-1 over Tampa Bay.
NHL: New York Rangers 5, Tampa Bay 1

NBA: Miami 107, Los Angeles Lakers 97

Dwyane Wade led a fourth-quarter charge that enabled the Miami Heat to pull away Sunday and record a 107-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA: Miami 107, Los Angeles Lakers 97

The Almanac, Today in History, Feb. 10, 2013

On this date in history:

In 1763, the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years' War between Britain and Spain and also the French and Indian War, with France ceding Quebec to Great Britain.

In 1870, the Young Women's Christian Association was founded in New York.

In 1897, the slogan "All The News That's Fit To Print" first appeared on page one of The New York Times.

In 1931, New Delhi was made the capital of India.

The Almanac, Today in History, Feb. 10, 2013

Canine flu not the same as human flu

A Texas dog groomer said she requires all dogs have a flu vaccine -- for canine flu -- before she'll board them or groom them.

Becky Langbein said she wants to avoid what happened to a Colorado groomer -- he had to close his business for weeks after 160 dogs all came down with the canine flu, some dogs became severely ill and it cost the owner thousands of dollars in lost business, KXAS-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth reported.

Canine flu not the same as human flu

Netanyahu, Obama to discuss major issues

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he will discuss Iran, Syria and the Palestinian peace process during U.S. President Barack Obama's visit.
Netanyahu, Obama to discuss major issues

Sports Calendar for Sunday, Feb. 10

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

LA Clippers at New York, 1 p.m.

LA Lakers at Miami, 3:30 p.m.

Denver at Boston, 6 p.m.

Portland at Orlando, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Memphis, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Brooklyn, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Houston at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Sunday, Feb. 10

Politics 2013: Obama's SOTU address to touch on immigration, economy, growth and guns

A look back gives insight into what President Obama will highlight Tuesday during his first State of the Union address of his second term.

Obama's inaugural address Jan. 21 was aggressive and packed with policy issues -- gun control, immigration reform, energy, education, jobs creation and gay rights. All have been moved from the background of the first term to the spotlight of his second.

Politics 2013: Obama's SOTU address to touch on immigration, economy, growth and guns

Parents make a big impact on child obesity

A parent's everyday behavior plays a big part in shaping a child's behavior, including healthy eating and getting enough exercise, a U.S. researcher says.
Parents make a big impact on child obesity

NHL: Phoenix 1, San Jose 0

Mike Smith registered a 33-save shutout and made two more stops in a shootout Saturday, staking the Phoenix Coyotes to 1-0 decision over San Jose.
NHL: Phoenix 1, San Jose 0

NHL: Winnipeg 1, Ottawa 0

Al Montoya, subbing for an ill Ondrej Pavelec, responded with his third career shutout Saturday and the Winnipeg Jets edged Ottawa 1-0.
NHL: Winnipeg 1, Ottawa 0

NHL: Philadelphia 4, Carolina 3 (OT)

Danny Briere scored 1:47 into overtime Saturday, allowing the Philadelphia Flyers to pull out a 4-3 victory over Carolina.
NHL: Philadelphia 4, Carolina 3 (OT)

The Almanac, Today in History, Feb. 9, 2013

On this date in history:

In 1775, the American colony of Massachusetts declared in rebellion by the British Parliament.

In 1825, after no presidential candidate won the necessary majority, the House of Representatives elected John Quincy Adams the sixth president of the United States.

The Almanac, Today in History, Feb. 9, 2013

Emergency declared as snow buries N-east

Parts of the Northeast were smothered by more than two feet of snow Saturday, with more than 650,000 homes and businesses without power, officials said.
Emergency declared as snow buries N-east

Sports Calendar for Saturday, Feb. 9

(All times Eastern)

Basketball

NBA

Denver at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Detroit at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

Utah at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Sports Calendar for Saturday, Feb. 9

NBA: Cleveland 119, Orlando 108

Kyrie Irving scored five points during a late 7-0 run Friday that launched Cleveland to a 119-108 victory over Orlando.
NBA: Cleveland 119, Orlando 108

NBA: New Orleans 111, Atlanta 100

Greivis Vasquez put together the first triple-double of his career Friday and Eric Gordon scored 27 points in boosting New Orleans over Atlanta 111-100.
NBA: New Orleans 111, Atlanta 100

NBA: Toronto 100, Indiana 98 (OT)

Amir Johnson forced overtime with two late baskets Friday and Rudy Gay scored at the buzzer in the extra period to give Toronto a 100-98 win over Indiana.
NBA: Toronto 100, Indiana 98 (OT)

Paralyzed man moves robot arm by thought

Electrode location mapped to a 3D rendering of the participant's brain. Credit: Wei Wang et al. PLoS ONE

Electrodes on the brain of a paralyzed man allowed him to move a robot arm to touch a friend's hand for the first time in seven years, researchers said.

Paralyzed man moves robot arm by thought

Twitter data can create health predictions

Credit: University of Rochester

Twitter data can be a useful tool to predict the effects of lifestyle factors on health, researchers at the University of Rochester in New York report.

Twitter data can create health predictions

Antarctic ozone hole said shrinking

Satellite imagery confirmed the ozone hole over Antarctica in 2012 was the smallest seen in the past decade, scientists with the European Space Agency reported.
Antarctic ozone hole said shrinking

Clinton warns Dems about 2014 elections

Republicans won't "make it quite as easy" for Democrats to win in 2014 as they did in 2012, former President Bill Clinton told U.S. House Democrats Friday.
Clinton warns Dems about 2014 elections

Traffic Safety Checkpoint on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department will be conducting a traffic safety checkpoint on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from the hours of 6:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M., in the City of Fort Lauderdale. The traffic safety checkpoint will be held for traffic heading westbound between the 2400 block and 2900 block of Northwest 19th Street.
Traffic Safety Checkpoint on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Dinnerware has circles for portion size

Many may have too much on their plate, but a new kind of dinnerware with circles painted for portion size may lead to weight loss, its Colorado creator says.
Dinnerware has circles for portion size

I-595 Express Corridor Improvements Project Closes the Davie Road Intersection for Weekend Work

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will close Davie Road in both directions, at the I-595 overpass from midnight Friday, Feb. 8th to 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10th  as part of ongoing construction operations. Motorists will still be able to use SR 84, in both directions, at Davie Road. During the closure, there will be signs identifying the detour routes.
I-595 Express Corridor Improvements Project Closes the Davie Road Intersection for Weekend Work

City of Aventura's Storytelling Series continues with acclaimed storyteller Regi Carpenter

Regi Carpenter.The City of Aventura's First Person Singular: Adventures in Solo Storytelling Series continues with Where There's Smoke, There's Dinner: Stories of a Seared Childhood featuring Regi Carpenter on Tuesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
City of Aventura's Storytelling Series continues with acclaimed storyteller Regi Carpenter

White House lists sequester-hit programs

If the sequester goes into effect March 1, it would mandate cuts to programs vital to the economic security of the middle class, the White House said Friday.
White House lists sequester-hit programs

Celebrated Comedic and Musical performances come to Parker Playhouse this March

Jason Stuart - Photo Credit Shannon Young ClausCo-presented by Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Pride South Florida, The Broward Center 2012-13 Pride Series continues with Pride Comedy Night at Parker Playhouse starring Jason Stuart and Jessica Kirson on Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Stuart's material about his experiences as a single Jewish gay man living in Hollywood is original, cutting edge and just plain funny as he transcends the boundaries of race, gender and sexual orientation with his edgy comedic style. Kirson has been featured on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, NBC's Last Call With Carson Daly and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Tickets are $31.50 and there is a $51.50 ticket which includes meeting the artists.
Celebrated Comedic and Musical performances come to Parker Playhouse this March

Explore the exotic wonders of China when the new Shanghai Circus comes to Parker Playhouse

FORT LAUDERDALE –The Broward Center presents New Shanghai Circus as a Smart Stage Matinee on Friday, February 15 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The talented troupe of acrobats, jugglers and contortionists defy gravity and delight children of all ages with spectacular flair as they execute breathtaking feats and stretch the limits of human ability. One of the most beautifully orchestrated presentations of Chinese circus acts, the show brings to life more than 2,000 years of Chinese circus tradition with fabulous choreography and lighting, enchanting scenery, powerful music and jaw-dropping movement.


Explore the exotic wonders of China when the new Shanghai Circus comes to Parker Playhouse

U.S. announces offshore oil, gas auction

All unleased areas in the U.S. waters of the central Gulf of Mexico go on the auction block for energy companies next month, the U.S. Interior Department said.
U.S. announces offshore oil, gas auction

U.S. announces offshore oil, gas auction

All unleased areas in the U.S. waters of the central Gulf of Mexico go on the auction block for energy companies next month, the U.S. Interior Department said.
U.S. announces offshore oil, gas auction

U.S. approves test flights of 787

The U.S. transportation secretary said Thursday the government will permit Boeing to conduct test flights of the 787 Dreamliner to investigate battery problems.
U.S. approves test flights of 787