TALLAHASSEE – Florida State athletics director Dave Hart and the school have finalized an agreement to end his 12-year reign as head of FSU's athletic department. Hart has a press conference scheduled for 4 p.m. to discuss the agreement. ...more

October 25, 2007

Dear Lyn: I'm retired and single. I've been taking care of my elderly mother at home. Her memory is good, but she's declining physically. Our family doctor recently told me she should be in a nursing home. Her condition is getting worse and she needs more care than I can provide. We found a nice place. It's close, so I'm able to see her often. But I'm feeling guilty — like I should be doing more. Any suggestions on how to shake this feeling? I really want to spend time at the facility, but I'm a fish out of water. I should be more cheerful when I visit. – Anna ...more

October 18, 2007

My horoscope for this past Tuesday as determined by Eugenia in the Highlands Today Astrology column, stated; "Things are looking up and opportunities are apparent. Try your hand at something new or offer a service that you can do for extra cash. You can learn something new if you research over the Internet, sign up for a course or talk to someone with experience." It is a five star day for me. Well, she is right in one sense, as I am up to my eyeballs in a job that I have taught myself and have no idea most of the time exactly what I am doing. Somehow in the past I have managed to pull off my bluff and get the job done with what many call exceptional success. ...more

October 11, 2007

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has given himself a deadline of Oct. 21 to raise $30 million for a possible presidential bid, saying the task is difficult but not impossible. ...more

September 29, 2007