Ex-Tampa Bay head coach Barry Melrose took shots at his former organization, including ownership and his former associate coach. ...more

December 9, 2008

Protesters swarmed Thailand's main international airport Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of departing flights just hours after their comrades opened fire on government supporters in a clash on the streets of the capital. ...more

November 26, 2008

Frances DiPietro of New Port Richey may not vote because of "disappointing joke" presidential candidates. ...more

October 11, 2008

I am not a Republican. Let me say something about the Democrats. When the Democrats took over the control of Congress their main goal for the first six months to a year was to destroy Bush. They worked hard but didn't quite succeed. ...more

September 24, 2008

I feel compelled to write this letter in the hope that others who are getting the same treatment will stand up and say "enough!" What I am referring to is my TRIM notice from our esteemed property appraiser, Alvin Mazourek, who always seems to use technical excuses and "selective" use of sales to inflate our property values. ...more

August 28, 2008

Green Not So Green I have a dilemma that I need the liberal global warming alarmists to help me with. If we go to "electric" cars, I foresee a conflict of interest. Do I demonstrate my "greenness" by having an electric-powered rollerskate, thereby increasing the demand of electricty, thereby increasing the amount of coal or nuclear power usage while thumbing my nose at the oil companies? ...more

July 18, 2008

Puppets, jelly beans, goodie bags and Beanie Babies are all part of the Mending Hearts Program, which helps children to get through one of life's most intensely sad and unavoidable experiences: the loss of a loved one. ...more

July 8, 2008

Double speaking, which used to be called talking out of both sides of one's mouth, is never a desirable quality to witness in anyone. I am especially troubled when I hear it so blatantly from someone representing me in Congress. Congressman Tim Mahoney recently returned from visiting our troops and complimented them on their high morale and sense of purpose. Then he said it is time to put partisanship aside regarding our troops and make sure they get everything they need. ...more

June 18, 2008

Isabella Ecker-Amaral puts a surgical cap and mask on Molly the puppet, takes her pulse and listens to her heartbeat with a stethoscope. But the 6-year-old is doing more than playing doctor - she's getting comfortable with hospital procedures in advance of her surgery to alleviate any fears she may have. ...more

June 14, 2008

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