Michael Moore quotes in his current film, "Capitalism: A Love Story." ...more

October 28, 2009

When it comes to attracting butterflies and beneficial insects, old-fashioned flowers stand taller than the dwarf hybrids devoid of nectar. ...more

April 1, 2009

The sight of the nation's capital lit up at night still inspires U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite whenever she returns to Washington, D.C. ...more

March 11, 2009

With bankers under fire, the chief executive of the Florida Bankers Association came out swinging Monday against regulators who he said are tying bankers' hands. ...more

March 6, 2009

With bankers under fire, the chief executive of the Florida Bankers Association came out swinging Monday against regulators who he said are tying bankers' hands. ...more

March 3, 2009

With "Big Game Bob" at the helm, Oklahoma finished another season with a big, lame flop. ...more

January 10, 2009

Whatever happens in Dublin, stays in Dublin. That was Jonathan Bellot's story, and who could blame his hesitance to elaborate on the pub crawl he participated in recently while visiting the Emerald Isle? ...more

December 17, 2008

Strangers at the door. In costume. Doing tricks. Getting treats. Halloween can be a scary night for pets. Here are some tips from the Humane Society of the United States to make the evening go better: ...more

October 24, 2008

Selecting judges is no easy task. The candidates are often unfamiliar to voters and judicial canons prevent them from addressing specific issues. The restriction is frustrating, though appropriate. Judges must execute the law without bias or agenda. The bench is no place for political grandstanding. ...more

August 4, 2008

The tension was evident as Highlands County's students squared off Saturday for school bragging rights. And it had nothing to do with athletics. It was all about brains and our top middle school students did a wonderful job answering questions that many adults wouldn't know. Academic teams from all Highlands County middle schools competed at the Sebring Middle School auditorium in an annual event measuring students' all-around knowledge. Each grade level battled to beat the buzzer and then the day was capped off with a "varsity" contest with each school's top students vying for a title. Sebring's Hill-Gustat won the varsity contest and the sixth-grade contest. Sebring Middle School won top honors in seventh and eighth grade contests. But the points separating all the schools was small, and every school had a strong showing with top students representing from throughout the county. ...more

June 2, 2008