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Chris Jepson: The original Burger Boy

For the past 40 days, I have been a vegan. I dropped all meat and dairy cold turkey.

The original Burger Boy

Staff opinion: Starvation and the blame game

We need more focus on educating students and rewarding good teachers.

These bills would in effect allow parents and teachers, formerly allied in PTA programs, to tattle on each other to higher authorities rather than to communicate openly.

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Josh Garrick: Shakespeare’s ‘Cymbeline’

Orlando Repertory Theatre presents “Lyle the Crocodile” as a musical play for children through March 25.

“Cymbeline” features one of Shakespeare's most resourceful female characters who secretly marries Posthumous.

Tom Carey: Magic beans

Vining pole beans have been a staple crop for modern Americans since the first pioneers settled the continent.

To sell something as valuable as the family livestock for a handful of beans would put any of us in either the nuthatch or poorhouse.

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Knights slash Pirates, head to postseason

Head to postseason

The Knights are just a week away from closing out the regular season on the basketball court.

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Weekly Calendar

East Orlando events from Feb. 20-26

Free teen club, lawn care class, UCF art show, discounted or free spay and neuter for pets and tons of free library events.

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Residents react to fire

After Avalon fire, residents, business owners thank responders, get prepared

To show their gratitude to the more than 50 firefighters from 12 local fire stations who battled the flames, residents living in the area as well as downtown Avalon Park businesses are rounding up gifts for them.

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No revenge for Knights

UCF looks to rebound

The Knights squandered a shot at revenge against Southern Miss on Feb. 11, falling 78-74 as a comeback collapsed on the court in Hattiesburg.

Op/Ed: It’s easy to invest in community

At its core, the Think Local First movement aims to change the way consumers eat, think and handle food.

How to compare health agencies

Thanks to the health care reform law, more quality measures and transparency will be available.

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Josh Garrick: Culture Worthy of your Calendar

The Rotary Club of Winter Park is proud to present a new Winter Park tradition, Chili for Charity.

BBQ with Buddy

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Weekly calendar

East Orlando events from Feb. 13-19

Kids R Kids Book Fair, Florida Living Historic Festival, Registration for 2012 Relay For Life of Avalon Park, The Valencia Film Celebration, "Bury the Dead" at the UCF Black Box Theater, Avalon Park Movie Under the Stars: "Groundhog Day", free teen club in Avalon Park, Orlando Wetlands Festival and tons of free events at the Alafaya Branch Library

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Avalon's Puppy Bowl

Dogs, owners celebrated football

Inaugural Puppy Bowl brought dogs and owners together for some football and fun

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Center raises questions

Post office to be reborn

Oviedo may finally have a dedicated community center after the City Council voted 3-2 on Jan. 23, but some Council members are crying foul, saying the deal wasn’t transparent enough.

Ask Sandi

There is a free “Resumeter” computer program, which will help you to see weaknesses in your resume.

There is a free “Resumeter” computer program, which will help you to see weaknesses in your resume.

Jewelry buying tips to keep the sparkle

Here are a few tips to help those of you planning to give your loved ones rings, necklaces and other items, to ensure that Valentine’s Day 2012 is a success.

Staff opinion: Love doesn’t stink for merchants

Consider plunking some of that dough into the local economy for Valentine's Day.

It’s important to remember that money can’t buy happiness and that love doesn’t cost a thing, but after so many years of economic doom and gloom, a sign of light is lovely.

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Josh Garrick: Can your heart handle all the choices?

Three super-talented artists — Cherie Dacko, Cake Marques, and Tracy Burke — are featured at Culture & Cocktails.

Billy discovers — and becomes obsessed with — the world of ballet.

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Knights basketball team back in groove

Face Southern Miss Sat.

The Knights will hit the road for a second chance at Southern Miss tipping off 5 p.m. Saturday.

Tom Carey: A visit with Tia Meer

Tia Meer, compatriot gardener and president of the Simple Living Institute, found a few spare moments to stop by my garden for a chat.

A visit with Tia Meer

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