It's unbelievable that members of the U.S. Senate on both sides of the aisle are receiving so much resistance to make low cost prescription drugs from other countries available to Americans. The same worn-out arguments still are stopping this process and all it really comes down to are pharmaceutical manufacturers not wanting lose the billions in profits. ...more

December 11, 2009

Last year, pharmaceutical companies spent more than $4 billion urging patients like you to "ask your doctor" about their drugs. But if you want a prescription that won't empty your wallet, while still keeping you well, you might start asking your doctor about drugs you don't see on TV. ...more

November 8, 2009

I listen and read about all the changes needed to reduce our health care costs and offer everybody insurance. I keep hearing about socialized medicine and how it works (be it good or bad) in Canada and the United Kingdom. ...more

September 8, 2009

The pharmaceutical industry agreed Saturday to spend $80 billion over the next decade improving drug benefits for seniors on Medicare and defraying the cost of President Barack Obama's health care legislation, capping secretive negotiations involving key lawmakers and the White House. ...more

June 21, 2009

It took a few years, but Tom Cruise has recanted the tongue-lashing he gave Matt Lauer on NBC's "Today" show. ...more

December 15, 2008

TAMPA The morning after the finale of "The Amazing Race 13," winners Nick and Starr Spangler told the CBS "Early Show" that the right balance of "luck, strength and skill" helped them win. The brother-sister team took home the $1 million prize in the race, which was run over the summer. Teams traveled nearly 40,000 miles in 23 days. ...more

December 8, 2008

HOLIDAY -- With health insurance premiums rising and the cost of health care on the same path, Holiday Pharmacy is offering high quality prescription medications at costs lower than pharmacy chains. The business recently opened its doors at 2537 U.S. 19, between Sunray Drive and Darlington Road. ...more

July 26, 2008

Journalistic Priorities Where are the media's priorities? The most important article I have read all year is buried on page 13 of the Dec. 1 Tribune. A report released Nov. 30 finds "FDA Overwhelmed, Chaos Puts Public At Risk." This is front-page news! ...more

December 5, 2007

People who rob banks only steal money. And they only steal it once. But when intellectual property is stolen, the rip-off is ongoing. ...more

November 29, 2007