As the $789 billion economic stimulus package headed to President Barack Obama's desk, the question on everyone's mind was, "Will it work?" ...more

February 15, 2009

As the $789 billion economic stimulus package headed to President Barack Obama's desk, the question on everyone's mind was, "Will it work?" ...more

February 14, 2009

Let's see now, first it was a million jobs, then 2 million jobs and then it skyrocketed to 4 million jobs. All of this to be created by an $825 billion "stimulus" plan as offered by Barack Obama; all of this to be accomplished by 2010, less than 23 months away. ...more

February 12, 2009

There was a moment when the urge to find a Miss Cleo outfit and a crystal ball came over me. ...more

January 2, 2009

For millions, New Years is marked by the descent of the giant crystal ball in Times Square. For others, it's a giant acorn or peach. ...more

December 31, 2008

When the year 2008 dawned, we all knew the White House was going to be up for grabs. That guaranteed things would not be dull. The past year definitely wasn't boring, but not for the reasons people thought at the start of the year. ...more

December 27, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG We know what the Rays did last season, and it was sensational, but the challenge now is to sustain that success. It's a tricky game that involves trying to fill a need before you actually need it. ...more

December 17, 2008

Wednesday night was highlighted by a series of lasts for the Spring Hill Fire Rescue Board. ...more

October 23, 2008

Small business owners, the kind Joe the plumber says he hopes to become, will need an expert from another profession - a good accountant or perhaps someone with a crystal ball - to know whether Barack Obama's tax plans will help them or send money swirling down with the Drano. ...more

October 17, 2008

Now that folksy is in, I don't mind admitting that the first line of Joe Biden's latest e-mail reminded me of my grandmother. ...more

October 12, 2008