Study: Medicaid expansion may save state money

Florida would save money over the next decade — not lose billions as Gov. Rick Scott has argued — by accepting Medicaid expansion under federal healthcare reforms, according to a detailed economic study.Miami-Dade legislators and healthcare industry leaders, getting together on Monday, heard about the report by Georgetown University — the most positive yet on a highly debated...

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Power suit: Monroe County sued by Keys residents for $10 million over no electricity to island

Four No Name Key residents filed a $10 million discrimination lawsuit against Monroe County Thursday in Circuit Court.Jim and Ruth Newton, along with Robert and Julianne Reynolds, allege the county has for years willfully denied the Lower Keys island commercial power without proper cause. Currently homes there are powered by solar and generators."The county has a long history...

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Siemens picks banks for two disposals: sources

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Siemens AG has picked banks to organize the sale of two units as part of its efforts to streamline operations and stay competitive in a weak global economy, people familiar with the matter said.Goldman Sachs Group Inc will advise the German conglomerate on the sale of its Water Technologies units, while Rothschild will oversee the divestment of its smaller security products arm,...

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James Franco, Rachel Weisz Oz The Great and Powerful Posters

Oh My! The release of Oz the Great and Powerful is just over a month away, and in anticipation for the return of this famous story to the big screen (there is a twist of course), Disney released some rather telling character posters. Starring James Franco, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Mila Kunis, the new...

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Time Warner taps home entertainment boss as company chairman

Time Warner tapped home entertainment boss Kevin Tsujihara to lead all of Warner Bros. Entertainment, ending a years-long search. Tsujihara is taking over from Barry Meyer as the chairman of the film and TV business, starting March 1.The news came as a surprise to Tinseltown insiders who considered Bruce Rosenblum, who oversees Warner’s TV studio, the frontrunner....

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Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge opens for entries

Entrepreneurs, please don’t let the name of our contest scare you.As we launch our 15th annual Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge today, we are putting out our annual call for entries. But we aren’t looking for long, laboriously detailed business plans. Quite the contrary.More and more, today’s investors in very early stage companies want to see a succinct presentation...

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After game with Celtics on Sunday; the Miami Heat heads for the White House

The Miami Heat will be in suits and ties when they visit the White House on Monday. Unless, of course, someone invites them to play some ball.After all, President Barack Obama does enjoy some pickup games."Everybody will bring their shoes - just in case," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. The basketball-fan-in-chief will be providing his personal congratulations...

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Exclusive: JJ Abrams Confirms Bradley Cooper in Talks For Lance Armstrong Biopic

Shortly after Bradley Cooper expressed interest (publicly) in portraying disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong in J.J. Abrams'upcoming biopic about the athlete, the producer/director confirmed to ET exclusively that he is indeed in talks with Cooper for the role. Pics: Stars Take On Real-Life Roles When asked about Cooper's interest in tackling the part backstage at the Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles,...

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Train-jumper fighting for life

A man is fighting for his life after jumping in front of a southbound R train in Park Slope this morning, police sources said.The man threw himself in front of the train around 11:15 a.m. at the station on Fourth Avenue and Ninth Street, sources said.The victim, whose age was not immediately known, was taken to New York Methodist Hospital. He is listed...

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Miami Lakes company growing its brand of skin care products

For decades, Vivant Skin Care has formulated creams, serums, cleansers and tonics to treat such dermatological conditions as acne, aging and hyperpigmentation.Family owned and linked to Dr. James E. Fulton, who co-developed the anti-aging formula Retin-A, the company built its reputation with medically tested therapies aimed at improving skin.Now, like a complexion that has...

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