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Top News The money machine By Joe Childs and Thomas C. Tobin, Times Staff Writers Former Scientology insiders say the church uses coercive fundraising tactics to feed its voracious appetite for cash. Romney heeds lessons of '08 for makeover By Alex Leary, Times Staff Writer Florida saw early glimpses of his new persona. Italians jubilant as Berlusconi resigns Associated Press It's seen as a first step to economic reforms. Ybor's crime rate is down By Justin George and Darla Cameron, Times Staff Writers Recent shootings at clubs, however, reverse a trend of less violence. A life devoted to planting, protecting trees By Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer A friend says he was trying to save the earth a tree at a time. a mob, a rape By Eric Deggans, Times TV/Media Critic CBS News journalist Lara Logan was sexually assaulted by a crowd in Egypt, but rather than hide the facts she told the whole story. Something about him clicks By Michael Kruse, Times Staff Writer A mysterious envoy of self-awareness, he came bearing a message, but what did it mean? Hotel rep's claims questioned By Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer The Biltmore's point man admits he has no experience in historic preservation. Mack starts strong in Senate poll Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Top Sports News Special feeling By Matt Baker, Times Staff Writer The 'Noles are bailed out by the unit whose failures had previously defined this series. Yet again, UF lacks direction in defeat By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Florida follows a familiar formula to guarantee its first losing season in conference play since 1986. 'We got what we deserved' By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer "And that's nothing," says Boucher after another poor road game. Ex-Bull thrives in second year as professional By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Former USF star Jason Pierre-Paul has adjusted to life in the NFL, piling up the sacks for the Giants. USF's season opens with a little luck By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Top Features Singer wise beyond her years By Sean Daly, Times Pop Music Critic If we just did Tampa Bay would be so much better! By Ben Montgomery, Times Staff Writer WINTER'S DOWN TOWNS Staff and wire reports Early snowfall around the country has winter sports enthusiasts dreaming of white powder and groomed slopes. From new technology to colleges close to lifts to the fantasy of being a ski bum for a year, it's time to plan a winter getaway. ADVERTISEMENT   For more, go to: http://www.tampabay.com Unsubscribe from this newsletter or manage other newsletter subscriptions at tampabay.com. ©2011 • St. Petersburg Times 490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111 Contact Us | Join Us | Advertise with Us | Subscribe to the St. Petersburg Times Privacy Policy | Standard of Accuracy | Terms, Conditions & Copyright

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