One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is that it's so predictable. Other holidays seem to have been so commercialized they have all but lost their meaning. But Thanksgiving has changed very little through the years. ...more

November 22, 2009

If you want to learn about the world, books and maps and videos can only take you so far. And considering that globetrotting isn't a viable option for the average grade-school student, there's a more practical way to learn about faraway places: make friends with someone who lives there. ...more

October 26, 2008

The economy pulled out of a dangerous rough patch in the spring, thanks largely to strong exports, but the rebound isn't expected to last. Economic slowdowns overseas could make exports tail off just as Americans are hunkering down after the bracing impact of rebate checks wanes, plunging the country into another rut this year. ...more

August 29, 2008

Despite taking a sack and committing a penalty that cost them 5 yards, the Bucs needed just five plays to move the ball into the red zone during their second possession of the day. Once they got there, though, the sledding once again got tough for them. A fumbled snap by QB Jeff Garcia on a second-and-goal play from the 3 was the killer. Combined with a broken-up pass on third down, that fumble forced the Bucs to settle for a field goal for the second time in as many possessions. Those two field goals provided the Bucs with a 6-0 lead but they quickly found out that failing to capitalize fully on scoring chances can really hurt you in this league. ...more

December 23, 2007