Birds of Paradise

Birds of Paradise. Diana Abu-Jaber. Norton. 362 pages. $25.95
When: 8 p.m. Thursday; Where: Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables;Cost: Free;Info: 305-442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com  Abu-Jaber, who lives in Miami, uses her own landscape to illustrate the . . . Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/04/2390075/broken-family.html#ixzz1X10vSkmz

Sept social calendar: Oost's 'I Do'; Cucksey's keynote, Dina's debut, more
Examiner.com  Duncan, the project manager for “Candice Tells All,” will share tips and insights in complimentary seminars on Sunday, Sept. 4, and Monday, from 1 and 4 p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive). General admission is $10; ages 11 and younger $1.

Powers: why I left Plum TV
MiamiHerald.com
By Jose Lambiet Luxury-lifestyle media guru Jerry Powers soured on Miami Beach-based Plum TV and resigned as CEO because employees might not get paid over the next weeks as the company hemorrhages millions, he said. ...

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