I have just finished reading a letter (Beware Socialized Care, Letters, March 9) regarding an opinion on our healthcare system in Canada, and I take offense. I am a Canadian, as is my husband, and we have had quality care by the Canadian health system for more than 60 years. Between us we have had an appendectomy, gall bladder surgery, achilles tendon repair, eye surgery, two knee replacements, bowel surgery with five days in intensive care, ankle surgery and numerous other ailments not requiring hospital care. All occasions were handled promptly and excellently. ...more

March 10, 2009

The waiting room in the office of Xiao Zhang is not like that of most physicians. ...more

July 30, 2008

The waiting room in the office of Xiao Zhang is not like that of most physicians. ...more

July 30, 2008

TAMPA - Former Hillsborough State Attorney Bill James, whose career as a crusader against corruption included the prosecution in federal court of three Hillsborough County commissioners, has died. He was 75. ...more

June 18, 2008

Being obese or even overweight may increase a person's risk of developing up to a dozen different types of cancer, European researchers report in a new study. ...more

February 15, 2008

Children have no idea what a gift they are. ...more

January 9, 2008

Children have no idea what a gift they are. ...more

January 2, 2008

Astride a '98 Harley Heritage Springer with an overtly male toy flamingo tied to the back, Ellie Mae Daniels makes quite a statement on the road. ...more

November 26, 2007

PINELLAS PARK - Astride a '98 Harley Heritage Springer with an overtly male toy flamingo tied to the back, Ellie Mae Daniels makes quite a statement on the road. ...more

November 25, 2007