America Remembers 65th Anniversary of D-Day
At 2:38 a.m. on June 6, 1944, American infantryman John Marr parachuted into an area where floodgates had been opened by German forces and landed in water up to his armpits. No one was in sight. After struggling out of his chute harness, he found higher ground on a railroad embankment, discovered other U.S. troops [...]
Poll: Crist Still Crushing Rivals Rubio and Meek
A new Strategic Vision poll out today confirms what earlier polls have shown, Charlie Crist is the odds-on favorite to replace Mel Martinez in the United States Senate. Currently, Crist is leading his main Republican primary rival Marco Rubio by a huge 3-1 margin. The poll shows Republicans backing Crist by 59%-22% for Rubio. “I [...]
Woman Who Loves Working Resents Retirement Talk
DEAR ABBY: I’m in my mid-60s and still work full-time. I love my work, not only because it pays well, but also for the good times I have with co-workers and the intellectual stimulation I get from solving problems. I also feel younger than my age. That may be because I have a purpose in [...]
Experts Produce Homegrown Health Advice
Whether you’re compiling a summer reading list or just looking for ways to fill your free time, health-related books and DVDs can provide bonuses beyond the average mystery novel or crime thriller. These recent examples address medical myths, personal nutrition and pregnancy. Books “Don’t Swallow Your Gum! Myths, Half-Truths, and Outright Lies About Your Body [...]
Lineup for the 141st Belmont Stakes
Chocolate Candy Saddle cloth: 1. Odds: 10-1. Jockey: Garrett Gomez. Fifth last year with Macho Again. Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer. Tenth with Globalize (2000). Owner: Sid and Jenny Craig Trust. Breeders: Sid and Jenny Craig (Ky.). Sire: Candy Ride (Ride the Rails). Dam: Crownette (Seattle Slew). Record; earnings: 10: 4-2-1; $592,500. Last start: Fifth, Kentucky Derby. [...]
Don’t Get Taken by ‘Work at Home’ Scams
Online scammers are getting better at duping victims with work-from-home schemes. They’re building slick Web sites and checking grammar and spelling. In this economy, their promises may seem irresistible. But you can steer clear of the scams. Just look for these warning signs. Ridiculous claims Few can resist the promise of easy money. Scammers often [...]
Perry Officially Joins Florida Supreme Court
Amid an overflow crowd of friends and family from Seminole County, Florida Supreme Court Justice James Perry took the oath of his new office Friday and formally became the high court’s 85th justice. Perry, 65, was named to the Supreme Court in March, replacing Justice Charles Wells, who was forced to step down by the [...]
Ask Stacy: Kings, 24, and Third Watch
DEAR STACY: I’ve never before seen Annie Wersching, currently playing an FBI agent on “24.” Can you tell me about her? I think she’s terrific, and would hope to see more of her. — Ben S., Bayville, N.Y. DEAR BEN: Wersching knew she wanted to be a performer at an early age. As her Web [...]
Poll: McCollum Leading Sink
A new poll is showing Attorney General Bill McCollum with a 6-point lead over State CFO Alex Sink in next year’s Gubernatorial race. While a 6-point gap shouldn’t be too troubling for Sink this early in the race, what might give Sink some pause are the job approval numbers. The poll reveals that 48% of [...]
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