The pork industry is facing one of its worst struggles in memory and an unwanted link to the so-called swine flu is exacerbating problems, experts told Congress on Thursday. ...more

October 23, 2009

For better or for worse, we are a society molded by numbers. ...more

October 25, 2008

The Not-In-My-Backyard label carries a negative connotation, mainly that people who live in an area are selfishly opposed to any more development. It's a convenient label to apply, too, when anyone speaks out. ...more

October 14, 2007

City of Tampa and Hillsborough County officials should not let past conflicts between the governments derail the effort to merge services and cut costs. ...more

October 6, 2007

Office politics are not about popularity — they're about power. In every office, there are organizational leaders — supervisors, managers and senior-level executives. There also are employee-assigned power brokers. These are people who co-workers follow and look up to because of their skill in leading, mediating and influencing others. These are the company's potential movers and shakers. ...more

September 30, 2007

With plans to build a $40 million, 2.2-mile Riverwalk through downtown, one lingering question is what to do with the rowing crew graffiti, insignia or urban art along the sea wall and bridges. ...more

September 3, 2007