Trillions and trillions of dollars were lost and spent in 2009. Our politicians continue to show their corruption with utterly disgusting grabs for power, even passing a bride-laden health care plan on Christmas Eve that nearly a supermajority of Americans opposes. But let's take a step back for a moment. ...more

December 26, 2009

One photograph shows a beautiful baby girl with a fat, happy face. Another shows a dead 5-month-old with sunken eyes. She weighed 6 pounds. Her autopsy showed no body fat. ...more

November 4, 2009

When Jim Carrey's "Yes Man" hit movie screens nationwide, thousands of moms and dads let their teenagers see it because it was rated PG-13. ...more

January 10, 2009

Most 11-year-olds who punch and kick others can expect to be punished. Steffanie Brown, however, is rewarded. In fact, the junior black belt has received 29 awards for her sparring matches in karate. The past two years, she has qualified to participate in national tournaments. ...more

August 31, 2008

Erin O'Brien and her friends are do-it-yourself investors. As part of an online community at the brokerage Zecco, they consult each other on terminology, tax law and investment philosophy. Having tagged each other as "friends," they can see each other's trades. Together, they're learning the ropes by watching and interacting with fellow users. ...more

August 20, 2008

Hernando County's newest school principal wants your star student. ...more

June 28, 2008