Almost 10 years ago, the 21st century dawned with fear and expectancy. Warned of computer shutdowns when the clocked ticked to 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2000, some stockpiled emergency supplies in case the world needed rebooting. We were laughing at ourselves by noon, but mirth ended Sept. 11, 2001. ...more

November 6, 2009

Economy, streamlining cited as impetus to unionize ...more

March 4, 2009

Chinese officials and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton agreed Saturday to step up their cooperation on the global economic crisis and climate change, while treading carefully around the human rights issues that often have strained the U.S. relationship with Beijing. ...more

February 22, 2009

The Tampa Bays Rays have prevailed in their arbitration case with catcher Dioner Navarro, the player's agent said today. ...more

February 10, 2009

Every new president flatters himself that he, kinder and gentler, is beginning the world anew. Yet, when Barack Obama in his inaugural address reached out to Muslims with "to the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect," his formulation was needlessly defensive and apologetic. ...more

February 2, 2009

The thaw in the resentful relationship between the most powerful woman in the Democratic party and her younger male rival began at the party's convention this summer, when Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton gave such a passionate speech supporting Barack Obama that his top aides leapt out of their chairs backstage to give her a standing ovation as she swept past. ...more

November 24, 2008

Once again, the NASCAR championship has come down to two drivers who get along so well they're practically slobbering over each other with compliments. ...more

November 14, 2008

Veteran's Day is a day to express our deeply felt thanks for all veterans. As an Army veteran who pulled a tour of duty in Fairbanks, Alaska, my flag will fly proudly. ...more

November 11, 2008

Lonnie Pryor has achieved just about everything a high school football player can at this point in his career - rushing titles, school records and all-state honors - but one thing that's eluded the senior tailback is a victory over budding rival Sebring. ...more

September 21, 2008

I felt compelled to write about my unexpected friendship with Ralph Hughes, who passed away recently. I have worked for more than one candidate who was on the losing side of Ralph. He had a reputation, one that I had heard about for most of my years in local politics. You didn't want to be on the other side of Ralph. But because of political parties that is where I found myself for many years. ...more

July 7, 2008