After the brutal attack and a dramatic rescue in a Hillsborough County jail last week, a lot of people are questioning the wisdom of putting a lone deputy in a jail pod with dozens of inmates. ...more

November 11, 2009

It has been a long time since I received a speeding ticket. Knock on wood that I didn't just jinx myself. ...more

October 28, 2009

It has been a long time since I received a speeding ticket. Knock on wood that I didn't just jinx myself. ...more

October 28, 2009

Regarding the fireworks remarks on June 28th ("Law ignites a fuse," Views): When are people going to take responsibility for their own actions? Like guns, fireworks are only dangerous if they are not used as the directions state. A lot of people are usually in a party mood and may drink too much and not think about how to use them as directed. Another reason why injuries happen is because of the idiots who let kids play with this stuff. Yes, there are some cases where the item goes awry and does not perform as it was intended to do, and injuries happen. Does that really mean that we have to ban yet another party item? ...more

June 30, 2009

Excuse me, but did I miss the issue where it was discovered that the Gulf of Mexico was suddenly changed into fresh water? ...more

April 22, 2009

"They're breaking into the building next door. All the tools behind the building are being stolen." ...more

March 19, 2009

A very powerful and emotion-filled gathering was held Wednesday at Kate Jackson Community Center. Proud homeowners who live along and contiguous to the Gasparilla Parade route told the audience in detail of the depravity, lawlessness, vulgarity and criminal activity that goes on while the colorful and popular parade passes by. It has become an anything-goes event where underage drinking, destruction of property and lewd behavior have become the norm. ...more

March 6, 2009

If you think they're out to get you, you're not alone. Paranoia, once assumed to afflict only schizophrenics, may be a lot more common than previously thought. ...more

November 13, 2008

Chance To Catch Up I recall the era of the cost of living adjustment (COLA), which was very beneficial to the average American worker and their families in maintaining a normal living standard with any increases in food, fuel and other necessities. Then our corporatism decided to change it to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which doesn't include the rise in costs of food and fuel. Seems we are not being considered today for our hard work. ...more

November 3, 2008

Ryan Longwell's 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-27 comeback victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, spoiling a record-tying performance by Reggie Bush. ...more

October 7, 2008