Imagine you're an American businessman. You run a company of anywhere from 50 to 1,000 employees. You recognize that the economy is currently struggling through a difficult phase. Your experience with economic cycles over the years has been gained within a broad framework of American entrepreneurism, capitalism and free enterprise. ...more

November 12, 2009

For years, Chuck Hoover found himself in a quandary whenever it came time to select a gift for his parents. ...more

March 18, 2009

Postal Service Two days before Valentine's Day, I sent my grandson a Valentine card. It should have gotten there Friday or Saturday, which was Valentine's Day. Instead, it got there on Tuesday, four days after it was mailed. I am aware that Monday was a holiday, but even so, four days to send a card less than 10 miles really is unacceptable service. ...more

February 21, 2009

QUARTERBACK The Bucs have a real quandary here. Their best quarterback remains Jeff Garcia, but he posted a disappointing 63.9 passer rating in the fourth quarter, turns 39 in February and will be a free agent in March. The Bucs might like to move on, but they are not sure about backup Luke McCown, also due to become a free agent, and rookie Josh Johnson isn't ready yet. Backup Brian Griese remains under contract. Given the circumstances, the Bucs could look to add someone through free agency and possibly the draft. Failing that, look for Garcia to come back as the "starter," but with competition for his job to be more wide open. ...more

December 30, 2008

Protecting children from the pitfalls and perils of the world is a job most parents take very seriously. We go to great lengths to teach our young right from wrong, keep them warm, clothed and fed. We lay awake nights worrying about how to expose them to the things they must know about and how to shelter them from the bad they don't need to know about just yet. ...more

November 12, 2008

The Lightning threw money around this summer like an Ivy League grad with a new credit card, in hopes of creating a high-octane group of forwards. ...more

October 21, 2008

To travel for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas or not - that is the question. ...more

October 19, 2008

Republican John McCain, the clock ticking on a chance to narrow Democrat Barack Obama's lead in polls, turned away Saturday from visceral attacks on his rival to pivot back toward policy differences. ...more

October 12, 2008

GOLF Redesigned Brooksville Country Club at Majestic Oaks features unique challenges for any golfer. ...more

July 27, 2008

Most people read their college alumni magazines for the class notes, immediately flipping to the back to see who was married, had a baby or was promoted to an envy-inducing job. The columns tend to be meatiest at this time of year - class reunion season. ...more

June 13, 2008