Although it's important to get flu vaccines, getting stabbed with a needle is unpleasant for adults, and downright scary for children. Korean researchers are working on a way to circumvent the pain and tears: flu vaccines that can be placed under the tongue. Better ways of delivering vaccine have long been under study, ranging from orally to inhaled, but all seem to have drawbacks. ...more

January 29, 2008

Regarding "Saudis OK Women In Hotels Alone" (Nation/World, Jan. 22): Woman in Saudi Arabia can now stay in a hotel or furnished apartment without a male guardian - as long as a local police station is notified. Wow, talk about an enlightened society! ...more

January 23, 2008

From concept cars partially made of discarded soft drink bottles to plant-based material used in seats and upholstery, automakers are looking at ways to make their vehicles more environmentally friendly. ...more

January 22, 2008

Bucking the trend in many other wealthy industrialized nations, the United States seems to be experiencing a baby boomlet, reporting the largest number of children born in 45 years. ...more

January 16, 2008

Voters Disenfranchised Regarding "Florida Voters 'Could Have a Huge Role' " (Nation/World, Jan. 6): ...more

January 12, 2008

It's called the Ecopod. It sounds like a rare crustacean or an environmentally safe work cubicle. In fact, it's a kayak-shaped coffin - made of recycled newspaper. ...more

December 28, 2007

Defying Common Sense Regarding "Illegal Immigrants Costly To States" (Nation/World, Dec. 19): ...more

December 27, 2007

Regarding "Mom Pushes Panel For Law Against Internet Bullying" (Nation/World, Dec. 19): ...more

December 23, 2007

Regarding "Which Song Strikes State's Chord?" (Nation/World, Dec. 12): OK, so I went to the Web site to listen to and vote for the song destined to replace that little work of genius, "Old Folks at Home" as our official state song. ...more

December 22, 2007

Pros Inspire Compassion This month at the 26th annual meeting of the Gold Shield Foundation, we had two great professional athletes speak to our audience of over 450 which included law enforcement officers and firefighters along with business leaders from the seven counties covered by George M. Steinbrenner college scholarships. According to our by-laws those are Hillsborough, Pinellas, Citrus, Pasco, Polk, Hernando and Marion counties. ...more

December 18, 2007