A lot of people make resolutions this time of year, and our county, cities, towns and schools should be no exception. Of course, most people break resolutions, and by the time you read this, several are already tossed, but it's critical that our governmental entities stick to theirs. ...more

January 2, 2009 |

Ever marvel at that soft-spoken guy, a tad nerdy, who always seems to be surrounded by adoring women? ...more

December 29, 2008 |

Authorities count hundreds of Amber Alert cases across the country as success stories when they start explaining why the media-friendly and politically popular bulletins are so important. ...more

November 21, 2008 |

Committee recommends denial; cites funding and enrollment concerns. ...more

October 21, 2008 |

The idea to create a charter school designed for dropouts is a noble one, school officials have agreed. ...more

October 21, 2008 |

Nearly two years ago, his college football career appeared to be over. Florida International University's Marshall McDuffie Jr. - after his role in an ugly 2006 football brawl with Miami that made national headlines, forced 31 player suspensions and indirectly led to the firing of both head coaches - was kicked off the team. ...more

September 19, 2008 |

"The Wine Trials," by Robin Goldstein with Alexis Herschkowitsch (Fearless Critic Media, $14.95) ...more

August 20, 2008 |

One minute, they would be clapping and stretching as part of a synchronized laughter chant. The next, they were prowling and crouching and roaring like lions, face-to-face and just inches apart. ...more

July 14, 2008 |

The Zaimaj family watched from their beach chairs as a loose circle of 20-plus strangers broke into loud laughter just a few yards away. ...more

July 13, 2008 |

The interactive laughter and role-playing, combined with an array of simple movements, results in an experience that's seriously healthy. ...more

July 3, 2008 |