Most genealogists eventually encounter ancestors supposedly buried in unmarked graves. ...more

November 8, 2009

Bail Out Postal Service Stressed by the economy and competition from the Internet and private shipping companies, officials from the U.S. Postal Service have asked Congress for permission to scale back deliveries from six to five days a week, in order to dramatically cut costs. They are considering not delivering on Tuesdays, according to one report. ...more

February 28, 2009

Protecting the environment is a noble cause, although the consequences can be costly. ...more

May 13, 2008

A tired expression to describe a genealogical puzzle we can't solve is to say, 'We've hit the brick wall.' ...more

October 14, 2007

Tampa Electric Co. is touting its proposed $2 billion coal gasification power plant in Polk County as 'clean coal technology.' ...more

October 4, 2007