Barry Bonds let one of his six lawyers say the words: "Not guilty." ...more

December 8, 2007

Florida Gators men's basketball coach Billy Donovan's words, spoken with a firm voice that rose and dropped to fashion perfect emphasis and effect, were powerful and inspiring. ...more

November 26, 2007

A few decades ago, people probably would have said children like Ryan Massey and Eddie Scheuplein were just odd. Or difficult. ...more

November 4, 2007

The Florida Department of Health and Safe Kids Florida have come up with a few ideas to keep everyone safe this Halloween. Here are some tips for parents and children: ...more

October 31, 2007

How important is eye contact socially and in relationships? What are the truths, the myths, and the cultural differences when it comes to looking people in the eye? A truth according to Wikipedia; eye contact is an event when two people look at each other's eyes at the same time. It's a form of nonverbal communication known as oculesics and has a large influence on social behavior. A myth; you can't trust someone who won't look you in the eye. Or, if someone's eyes dart to many things in the room while you're talking with them they're "shifty-eyed" or shy. In many cultures it's considered disrespectful to look someone in the eye, especially if the person is a superior. In some cultures or religions, looking someone of the opposite sex in the eye is forbidden, unless the person is your mate or a close family member. ...more

October 26, 2007

You're being judged. The way you stand, the way you sit, the way you gesticulate - and the way you're holding this newspaper and reading this story right now, in fact - make a statement. And other people are forming their opinions about you based on all the nonverbal statements you're making. ...more

October 20, 2007

Abby Wambach and Kristine Lilly held a players meeting in their hotel room a day before the United States played England in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup. ...more

September 23, 2007