For genuinely civilized members of this (as far as we know, still) free nation, few acts of our democratic republic surpass executions for their ability to induce gooseflesh. ...more

February 13, 2009

The best thing about tha mall during the holiday is the cinnamon bun kiosk. But you can make them at home and spare yourself the madness. ...more

December 9, 2008

New health products ...more

September 6, 2008

PRODUCT REVIEW: Artemis Woman Personal Groomer Available at Wal-Mart, Amazon.com, artemiswoman.com, or by calling 1-877-212-1560; retails for $14.99. ...more

August 30, 2008

In some ways, aging is kind. By the time you develop wrinkles that resemble a satellite view of the Mississippi River delta, your eyesight has faded so much you can't see them. ...more

May 30, 2008

Octavia Stoppa compares her business, All About Beauty, to the fictional salon in a 1989 film where four girlfriends gather to gussie up and share their joys and heartaches. ...more

February 4, 2008

TAMPA A 20-year-old man arrested in June as part of a roundup of suspected gang members has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. ...more

January 2, 2008