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Top News Call for action on prescription drugs By Letitia Stein, Times Staff Writer A report points to signs of a growing national epidemic of abuse of painkillers. Nuclear subsidy belies capitalism By Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist Bank of America backs off debit card fee plan By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Greece on edge of chaos Times wires George Papandreou's government and a deal to fix the debt crisis are in jeopardy. Street begging all but stops By Richard Danielson and Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writers Tampa's ban is working but panhandlers may just change tactics. Black Caucus confronts Scott By Michael C. Bender, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Appoint more African-American judges, members tell the governor. Revenues sought to fund court operations By Katie Sanders, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Top Sports News Slow start means kickstart By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Guy Boucher vows 'change' after a Lightning loss. Rookie Connolly scores first NHL goal in defeat By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer RB's return is QB's gain By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist History shows that the Bucs' Josh Freeman can only benefit from a healthy ground game. Top Features Wine and dine with impressive ease By Jim Webster, Times Staff Writer Preparing the hardest parts of a three-course dinner days in advance lets hosts revel in entertaining five-star company. Simplicity pleases guests of all ages By Janet K. Keeler, Times Food and Travel Editor As relatives meet up during the holiday season, modest food and natural decorum can bridge generation gaps. Cocktail party should feel effortless By Laura Reiley, Times Food Critic Before the doorbell rings and your guests arrive, make sure you've done a lot of work in advance, so you can enjoy your party, too. 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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