Pet owners love showing their appreciation with a treat, but it could end up serving as tough love. ...more

November 12, 2009

The problem with these federal bailout bills is they are too complicated. There are too many moving parts, too many caveats, too many clauses which obscure a clear understanding of exactly how these billions spent will stimulate the economy. ...more

December 17, 2008

Hedge Fund Traders Buying The Presidency The fact is oil is abundant worldwide. For example, there is shale-oil in the U.S. with an estimated 2.8 trillion to 3.3 trillion barrels of recoverable oil. That equals two-thirds of the world's total reserve of crude oil. ...more

June 26, 2008

The economic slowdown has swelled the ranks of people without health insurance. But now it is also threatening millions of people who have insurance but find that the coverage is too limited or they cannot afford their own share of medical costs. ...more

May 4, 2008

Here's a chipper question for my fellow conservatives: Would it be more depressing to learn that our next president will be a Democrat or a Republican? ...more

February 10, 2008

The out-of-pocket cost of caring for an aging parent or spouse averages about $5,500 a year, according to the nation's first in-depth study of such expenses, a sum that is more than double previous estimates and more than the average American household spends annually on health care and entertainment combined. ...more

November 19, 2007

Most people enjoy giving their pets special treats. That's particularly true during the holiday season, when we humans tend to over-treat ourselves. ...more

November 17, 2007

It's finally happening. In about a month, the Highlands County Recycling Department will begin to accept office paper and junk mail after a hiatus of about four years. The news gets better. No sorting will be required for most paper products. Residents and businesses, of course, will have to drop off the items in the recycling bins around town, but we have no doubt that many won't mind. To those who wonder why the change matters, consider the numbers. ...more

October 31, 2007