In the 1980s, we had the handwritten letter. By the '90s, we often used e-mail because it was easier and more immediate. This decade, our communications have gotten increasingly short, often circulated one sentence at a time on Facebook, Twitter or via text message. ...more

December 31, 2009

There must be parents whose years of raising teenagers to adulthood are perfectly pleasant and without problems. And then there are the rest, perhaps most, who find the experience quite trying and filled with trouble. ...more

December 28, 2009

To Steven Walls, it's beginning to look nothing like Christmas, anywhere he goes. While more people make the switch to energy-efficient lights for their holiday decorations, Walls this year insisted on decorating with the old-style, torpedo-shaped Christmas lights his family has put up for years. But it was no easy feat: To replace the half-dozen or so bulbs that burned out last year, Walls had to visit eight stores before he found any. ...more

December 21, 2009

Apple Inc. is suing cell phone maker Nokia Corp. for patent infringement, a countermove to Nokia's earlier lawsuit against technologies used in Apple's iPhone. ...more

December 12, 2009

Family historians never have enough time in research facilities. It's especially difficult to have only a few hours or a single day in a mecca such as the library at Salt Lake City or the National Archives in Washington, D.C. ...more

October 25, 2009

Mattel and Nickelodeon recently announced the updating of their major moneymaking franchise, "Dora The Explorer." It seems little Dora will soon grow up and gain just enough of an edge to appeal to the "tween" crowd. ...more

March 27, 2009

Whether it's a sign of the times, or a desire on the part of people to get rid of broken or unwanted pieces of jewelry, is a matter of debate. What is certain is that the gold-buying trend has made its way to central Pasco County. ...more

March 25, 2009

Mattel and Nickelodeon recently announced the updating of their major moneymaking franchise, "Dora The Explorer." It seems little Dora will soon grow up and gain just enough of an edge to appeal to the "tween" crowd. ...more

March 25, 2009

As you stand in the supermarket checkout line this week, you may notice photos of Jessica Simpson in a familiar setting. ...more

March 18, 2009

For the first time, the Lightning this week will hold a father/mentor trip, which has become a staple of many teams around the league. Many of the clubs, such as Washington and the New York Islanders last week, hold the trip during a two-game swing through the Sunshine State. ...more

February 16, 2009