Family historians never have enough time in research facilities. It's especially difficult to have only a few hours or a single day in a mecca such as the library at Salt Lake City or the National Archives in Washington, D.C. ...more

October 25, 2009

Mattel and Nickelodeon recently announced the updating of their major moneymaking franchise, "Dora The Explorer." It seems little Dora will soon grow up and gain just enough of an edge to appeal to the "tween" crowd. ...more

March 27, 2009

Mattel and Nickelodeon recently announced the updating of their major moneymaking franchise, "Dora The Explorer." It seems little Dora will soon grow up and gain just enough of an edge to appeal to the "tween" crowd. ...more

March 25, 2009

Whether it's a sign of the times, or a desire on the part of people to get rid of broken or unwanted pieces of jewelry, is a matter of debate. What is certain is that the gold-buying trend has made its way to central Pasco County. ...more

March 25, 2009

As you stand in the supermarket checkout line this week, you may notice photos of Jessica Simpson in a familiar setting. ...more

March 18, 2009

For the first time, the Lightning this week will hold a father/mentor trip, which has become a staple of many teams around the league. Many of the clubs, such as Washington and the New York Islanders last week, hold the trip during a two-game swing through the Sunshine State. ...more

February 16, 2009

The price of feed and fertilizer has nearly doubled. Transportation and the cost of labor are up as well. The threat of more government regulation always seems to be lurking over the farmer and rancher in Highlands County as well as across the country. ...more

January 18, 2009

The show must go on. Or in this case, the Jim Taveniere Holiday Tournament, which has become a cottage industry in Highlands County longer than most can remember, but economic hard times nearly put the annual event in jeopardy. ...more

December 19, 2008

In the 26 years since the weekly radio address became a White House staple, presidents have often treated the speech to the nation as a task rather than an opportunity. ...more

December 15, 2008

They raise money through text messages and release videos directly to the Internet, but Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are relying on the old-fashioned U.S. Postal Service to deliver that staple of a presidential campaign's final weeks: the attack ad. ...more

October 27, 2008