Dierks Bentley headlines at Sunset Cove Amphitheater

Event listing: Buy tickets, nearby restaurants, more When Dierks Bentley hit the road on his 30-city Jagermeister Country Tour in March, he left behind a wife and two baby girls. Bentley’s second daughter, Jordan, joined Evie, 2, on Christmas Day. People might assume that Bentley’s mind couldn’t possibly be focused on touring, and that his [...]

Source: http://www.pbpulse.com/music/2011/04/14/jagermeister-tour-with-dierks-bentley-stops-saturday-near-boca-raton/

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House scores 35 points, Heat beat Raptors 97-79

Eddie House scored a career-high 35 points, Juwan Howard added 18 and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 97-79 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale.

Source: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/heat/house-scores-35-points-heat-beat-raptors-97-1398391.html?cxtype=rss_sports_1300

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Fair warning: Red light cameras go live in Boynton on Friday

You've been warned. Starting Friday, cameras will snap photos of motorists running red lights at key intersections, police chief Matt Immler said Thursday.

Source: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/fair-warning-red-light-cameras-go-live-in-1400004.html?cxtype=rss_news

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Racking up points for doing daily feats in Palm Beach County

I’m tired of doing daily challenges and posting to websites just for the sake of keeping up my good record. I’ve accumulated points, stamps and levels, but I still wonder: Why am I doing this?

At times, I felt like Tom Cruise’s character in the movie “Jerry Maguire.” I wanted to yell: “Show me the money!”

So imagine my relief when I recently heard about Daily Feats.

It’s a website that celebrates and supports positive actions and lets you earn real-world rewards, such as discounts at local businesses or savings from national companies. For example, Tropical Cleaners & Laundry in West Palm Beach will give you a 20 percent discount for accumulating 250 points or the Improv Comedy Club Palm Beach has an offer of four admissions for 50 percent off for just 100 points.

The social platform works nationally, so you can keep in touch with high school and college friends. (Or maybe not.) And they can earn rewards where they live.

Get off your butt

I plan to work on the “Get Off Your Butt” badge by walking, practicing yoga and taking the stairs. (You also can go running, swimming, hiking, dancing, bike riding and three other activities to earn this badge.)

get-off-your-buttHere’s what the website says about this badge:

Earn it: Find four ways to get your body moving, within four days, to earn this badge and be truly Butt-Gotten-Off. (Is it just us, or does “Butt-Gotten-Off” sound like the name of a German city? No?)

Keep it: Exercise is a way of life — keep at it, twice every three days, to maintain this badge.

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I particularly like the “keep it” portion because they recognize that exercise is truly a way of life, not just a one-time thing. That, dear readers, is a reward in itself.

I hope you’ll join me in this challenge to do meaningful feats that benefit your body, mind, home and community. Most of the physical feats I can do earn 3 points, so it will take a while for me to accumulate enough for a reward. (Running earns 10 points and playing on a team earns 15.) I am determined to reach 250.

Let me know when you join Daily Feats so that I can give you some props (tech talk for encouragement)!

And now, for the numbers:

I had my best walking day last week on Sunday, March 27, 2011, when I walked:

Steps: 13,687
Miles: 6.7

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/step-by-step/2011/04/05/racking-up-points-for-doing-daily-feats-in-palm-beach-county/

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Palm Beach Gardens man charged with practicing medicine without license

A Palm Beach Gardens man who calls himself "doctor" even though his license was revoked seven years ago, was arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County jail this morning after investigators say he was practicing medicine illegally.

Source: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime/palm-beach-gardens-man-charged-with-practicing-medicine-1361924.html?cxtype=rss_health_17932

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UMI Fishbar & Grill makes the most of its waterfront setting

Restaurant Listing: Directions, customer reviews, more This week?s bar: UMI Fishbar & Grill The scene: Whether you sit at the bar inside or take a seat on the deck behind the Palm Beach Gardens restaurant (open since late 2010 in the space once occupied by Noche), you can enjoy late-afternoon breezes and marina views, thanks [...]

Source: http://www.pbpulse.com/bars-and-clubs/cocktail-culture-bars-and-clubs/2011/04/14/umi-fishbar-grill-makes-the-most-of-its-waterfront-setting/

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As tax day nears, take stock of possible medical deductions

Monday is federal-income-tax day - do you know where your medical deductions are? Because I grew up as the son of a certified public accountant, the deadline to file taxes always had special meaning in my home.

Source: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/health/as-tax-day-nears-take-stock-of-possible-1391532.html?cxtype=rss_health_17932

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Destination Dining: Sustain Restaurant Bar in Midtown Miami

Granted, there?s an increased carbon footprint involved in driving to Miami to dine at Sustain, but once you get there, you?ll score mega green points. This 4-month-old eco-conscious American bistro, appointed with recycled and reclaimed touches, is a terrific addition to Midtown Miami?s lively restaurant row. On chef Alejandro Piņero?s inspired, eclectic menu: charcuterie and [...]

Source: http://www.pbpulse.com/dining/restaurants-dining/2011/04/13/destination-dining-sustain-restaurant-bar-in-midtown-miami/

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The Masters can be a tough tournament for those playing it for the first time

Allure of iPad, other tablets hurting PC sales

Last year, the popularity of Apple Inc.'s iPad hurt PC sales. This year, that trend is continuing, as new data from two market research firms indicate PC shipments declined in the first three months of 2011.

Source: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/allure-of-ipad-other-tablets-hurting-pc-sales-1397818.html?cxtype=rss_money_16350

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