At this point, there's more to be learned about Disney's "The Lion King" by observing the crowd than by watching the show, which in its 11th season is familiar to millions worldwide. ...more

May 12, 2008

It's not exactly an award you'd strive to get. If it comes, however, you embrace it. ...more

May 1, 2008

Tim Van Orden climbed the fastest up the 42 floors of the downtown Bank of America on Saturday - in 5 minutes and 11 seconds. ...more

February 24, 2008

Dressed in sand-colored fatigues and flashing a weary grin, state Rep. Michael Scionti marched through Gate E75 of Tampa International Airport, the last leg of a journey that took him away from the mountains of Afghanistan and back into the embraces of his loved ones. ...more

February 20, 2008

Rick Hoyt's entrance into this life had been a rough one. The umbilical cord had wrapped around his neck during birth, cutting off oxygen to his brain. Doctors said he was a spastic quadriplegic - a form of cerebral palsy. He would never walk. He would never speak. ...more

February 10, 2008

Super Tuesday, Super Bowl, anything for our great pleasure, is stated "Super." The final Democratic debate on Thursday night before Super Tuesday, had that kind of ambiance to it. I thought I might have the wrong channel; I expected Oprah to appear to host the show. It truly was a "Super" setting for the Democrats in their final debate before Tuesday, when many states will have their primaries including the state of California. So, since CNN was the sponsor and the Kodak Theater the place, why not have the best showing for the viewing audience. After all, this is for Hillary and Obama and this is Hollywood. CNN planned this to the "T". Wow, what a show! The rival candidates were so lovely-dovey I expected them to kiss. The audience almost looked like Oscar night was taking place and open applause was granted; something usually frowned upon during political debates. The questions? Well, we sure got the candidates' views on health care while other questions were debated quickly. By now, one knew which party CNN was promoting. I'll bet that the candidates had a review as to their past performances cutting each other to the bone to get votes. Hey, who am I to judge. We all have the right to change, except Romney. ...more

February 3, 2008

Mike Huckabee appealed to his evangelical base Saturday, telling an overflow crowd at a Baptist school it will take victories in Alabama and other conservative states to win the Republican presidential nomination. ...more

January 27, 2008

I promised myself I wouldn't do a preachy New Year's column. But damn it, I can't help it sometimes! ...more

January 19, 2008

A fast start and a strong finish gave K.J. Choi the round he was looking for Saturday in the Sony Open. ...more

January 13, 2008

the batteries in the remote had suddenly stopped working and I couldn't flip to "Pimp My Ride" without getting off the couch - I was amazed at the upbeat, positive speeches given by the losers. ...more

January 13, 2008