Whenever a president gives a major address, like the one Barack Obama delivered to Congress this week, the opposition party delivers a rejoinder. Which American citizens always ignore. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's speech was, therefore, a kind of triumph. So bad, people actually paid attention! ...more

February 27, 2009

You mustn't let anyone trample on your dreams. You can learn a lot from people who are different from you. Those are two of many lessons in store for tweens in Nickelodeon's new musical film "Spectacular!" It premieres tonight at 8. ...more

February 16, 2009

The vampire romance "Twilight" drained the box office in its opening weekend, taking in $70.6 million. Catherine Hardwicke's film also enjoyed the biggest opening ever for a female director, blowing away the previous standard of $41.1 million set by Mimi Leder's "Deep Impact" in 1998. ...more

November 23, 2008

Bucs rookie CB Aqib Talib hasn't quite established himself as a full-time player yet. He has, however, established himself as a big-time player. ...more

October 25, 2008

Florida's Board of Governors and others routinely criticize the Bright Futures scholarship program. ...more

September 16, 2008

One glance at Bucs rookie receiver Dexter Jackson during training camp usually leads to a second and more befuddling stare. ...more

July 31, 2008

Free is good. That's my rallying cry for coming high school seniors starting the scramble for every dollar they can get their hands on between now and next spring to cover college tuition, textbooks, and room and board. ...more

July 20, 2008

A college degree is a good thing. For many people it increases their ability to find work in a field they like. Even so, it is not the answer for everyone. When the experts insist that everyone needs to go to college, what is a high schooler to do? Some come from families that can afford to send them, but so many students find themselves getting deeper and deeper in debt, in order to attain that prized college diploma. I certainly do not scoff at such an achievement, but it does not guarantee a job. ...more

May 26, 2008

The aging Oldsmobile you purchased from Granny may not be the coolest ride on the street, but it's perfect for your inexperienced teenage driver. ...more

November 25, 2007

Although entering the building is a misdemeanor offense, the condemned Nan-Ces-O-Wee Hotel has become a hotbed for activity lately. ...more

September 27, 2007