Robertson Adams

I'm trying to get rid of our expensive, flaky DirecTV service which seems to have ballooned from $50 a few years ago to about $90 every month lately with what seems to be fewer channels than ever (We used to get Sundance for free, for example, and now it's missing.). My first reaction was to switch to a broadband internet solution for video but then I saw the fantastic picture and somewhat okay variety of programming coming off the air from the local TV stations for free.

My friend Lisa Fox is urging South Miami residents to oppose expansion of the attractively brick-paved, but dangerously narrow streets that adorn downtown South Miami. The city council wants to narrow the streets on Sunset Drive all the way to SW 65th Ave., nearly to Ludlam Elementary School. I agree that's going too far. Here's her message to commissioners:

Hello City Commission, Mayor, and City Manager, In follow up about the issue with Sunset Drive relating to bicycle paths, I heard the comments addressing this issue by the commission and by Mr.

It's Nauryz (New Year) in Kazakhstan. Pass the Karagandinskoe beer and put another shashlik (kebab) on the barby.

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After reading "The Kazakh Orchestra" to my daughter a few too many times, I searched the web for "kylkobyz," "jetigen" and "shankobyz" and found a Kazakh musical group from Astana called "The Magic of Nomads." I e-mailed them to inquire about getting a copy of their album, which they recorded at Abbey Road Studio in 2008.

Charming new wood floors, new appliances in bright and open space, with lush gardens outside. Just steps to pool, parking. Washer and dryer, central air. Two-bedroom, one bath apartment is available now. Walk to South Miami MetroRail, Shops of Sunset. Bike to Matheson Hammock Park. Cats and small dogs are okay. Rent: $1,200 per month.