I intend to vote for Barack Obama because I believe he will do what is best for America. I think he cares about our veterans and will do more to see that they get the care they need, and also that he will end this war for oil in Iraq and send more troops to Afghanistan to finally catch bin Laden. ...more

October 12, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Saxophonist B.K. Jackson and "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta will be the featured performers for Friday's Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field, the Rays announced today. ...more

October 9, 2008

I really dislike writing a letter about political subjects but after watching the banking hearings, chaired by Sen. Dodd, I must speak out with a plan I believe would save the United States from a takeover by our politicians without our say so. Here is my plan: ...more

September 25, 2008

Seven years ago, on Sept. 11, New York was attacked by terrorists. I viewed that tragic day on television and I thought it was good to refresh our memories and give thanks that we have survived seven years with no attack. However we must not let our guard down. ...more

September 19, 2008

We were blessed with a beautiful morning in Lake Placid. We held our annual 9-11 remembrance program on Sunday, Sept. 7. The turnout was good, not as great as we would like it to be, but we had a very appreciative audience. ...more

September 13, 2008

Re-Energized By Choice Sen. John McCain's pick of Gov. Sarah Palin for his running mate is a winning, unstoppable ticket. So many people that I know have been re-energized by this impressive woman and her accomplishments and, yes, experience. Those of us who had many doubts about McCain as our only choice this year have a new hope and new solid reasons to pull the lever for the Republican ticket. ...more

September 8, 2008

"U.S.A." was emblazoned on the front and the back of the red baseball hat worn by Stanford Wright as he clutched an American flag in his right hand and held his left hand over his heart. ...more

September 8, 2008

It is not a tidy anniversary this year. Seven years between that awful day and this Sept. 11, the terrorist attacks linger somewhere between the immediate, a conscious part of our days, and the comfortable remove of the distant past. No longer yesterday and not yet history. ...more

September 6, 2008

The All-Stars of music are coming to Yankee Stadium, too. Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow will sing the national anthem before baseball's All-Star Game on Tuesday night, and classical pop star Josh Groban will sing "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch. ...more

July 10, 2008

SEBRING — Fourth of July at Highlands Little Theatre was the place on Friday to hum along with, tap your foot or sing along to patriotic tunes, while remembering the origins of our country. The audience walked through history on a wave of song and dance during several half-hour productions at the day long American Heritage Celebration. The landmark theater was packed with celebrants, most wearing red, white and blue, for the first performance at 11 a.m. A block party took place outside the theater. The festivities were capped off by a fireworks display above Lake Jackson after dark. ...more

July 4, 2008