In theory, an international body made up of representatives from all countries that handles big, complex issues sounds perfectly logical. Our world needs an organization that brings all countries together to stop genocide, form better relationships, feed starving people and provide vaccines, and help people have an opportunity at a decent life. We need that, but apparently the United Nations is incapable of doing any of these things. ...more

February 20, 2009

In recent days, some have questioned whether Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was making a big mistake in appointing so many "special envoys," such as George Mitchell, to handle key trouble spots, like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I think they are right to question Clinton about this plethora of envoys. But I don't think the problem is that she has too many; it's that she doesn't have enough. In the case of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, she may need at least a half-dozen envoys. Actually, this conflict is now broken into so many different pieces it may take a whole State Department of its own to resolve it. ...more

February 5, 2009

A look back at some of the events experienced locally in 2008. Community Citrus Park got national attention when the Citrus Park Little League team ventured to Williamsport, Pa., for the Little League World Series. ...more

January 7, 2009

They got through Talladega, the biggest trouble spot in the 10-race playoff, virtually unscathed. But as the leaders in NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup prepare to do battle at Martinsville, Jeff Burton fears something is bound to happen. ...more

October 18, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Residents who want cleaner, deeper canals will have to decide whether they are willing to pay for them. ...more

September 17, 2008

Folks lamenting January's passage of Amendment 1 miss no opportunity to proclaim the approach of a thousand mini-Armageddons. From Tallahassee to Tavares, life as we cherished it is about to end. ...more

September 14, 2008

The Federal Reserve sliced an important interest rate Wednesday - its second reduction in the last six weeks - to help the economy survive the strains of a deepening housing slump that is likely to crimp growth in coming months. ...more

November 1, 2007