I am a teacher. When I decided to pursue a career in this wonderful profession there were unpleasant circumstances that I knew I would have to deal with on an almost daily basis: managing an unruly student, working hours beyond what my contract requires, patiently awaiting salary negotiations while still performing my job to the best of my ability. ...more

October 15, 2008

On Nov. 4 incumbent Pasco Sheriff's Bob White, a Republican, will face two challengers, Democrat K.S. "Kim" Bogart and independent Bob Kinzy. Kinzy did not respond to requests for information for a profile. ...more

October 15, 2008

My wife of 33 years reminds me almost on a daily basis of all the things I do not do. I am not referring to the responsibilities involving housework, shopping, temple visits or social life. I'm talking about her advice about my health: how I do not drink enough water, how I do not take enough antioxidants, how I find excuses not to go to yoga classes, how I do not eat enough organic stuff, etc. Never mind that I went through rigorous medical training for 13 years and have been practicing medicine for another 27 years and have received national awards for preaching prevention. She has all the answers for all my problems - tiredness, aches and pains, allergies and losing hair. I can imagine the pressures other people must be under from friends, families, claims and commercials to lead a "natural, safe and organic life." ...more

October 5, 2008

Lots of things peaked in the 1980s, from leg warmers to big hair. Vietnamese potbellied pigs also were "hot" 20 years ago, and, like Michael Jackson, they have faded but persist. ...more

September 25, 2008

FOOTBALL Leopards expect to have running backs Alvin Delaine and Clay Kessler back as they attempt to rebound from last week's blowout loss to Hudson. ...more

September 19, 2008

The nonprofit organization that runs Lowry Park Zoo is at odds with Mayor Pam Iorio over the attraction's oversight and ownership of the zoo animals. ...more

September 17, 2008

The nonprofit organization that runs Lowry Park Zoo is at odds with Mayor Pam Iorio over the attraction's oversight and ownership of the zoo animals. The mayor's staff met with zoo officials today for the first time since Iorio's letter last week demanding more accountability and that it sever all ties with Safari Wild, a private exotic-animal park owned by zoo president Lex Salisbury. ...more

September 16, 2008

The Rays expect to have one of the key cogs that has been missing from their lineup the past five weeks back today, as 3B Evan Longoria is slated to start the first game of the doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. ...more

September 13, 2008

History Is Always 20/20 Much has been said in this newspaper and others blaming President Bush for everything that goes wrong not only in the U.S. but worldwide. I would only ask those who are rabidly anti-Bush and anti-Republican to answer one question: Could you have done the job differently? ...more

September 7, 2008

While Armwood defenders only have to worry about trying to stop Plant's potent offense this week, Panthers defensive players must contend with them on a daily basis. ...more

September 3, 2008