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Pelosi's Obamacare logic would send Jefferson reeling
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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
Lisa M. Ruth
Lisa M. Ruth is an observer and commentator on a huge, and eclectic, selection of topics. She ponders everything from food to education, parenting to politics, sports to pets, travel to the environment, and everything in between. Name any topic and, guaranteed, she will have an opinion.
Lisa started her career as a CIA analyst, where she won several distinguished awards for her coverage of nationally-important events. After leaving the government, she joined a private intelligence firm in South Florida as Vice President, Research & Analysis.
In addition to tracking down bad guys, Lisa writes for Donne Tempo Magazine, an exceptional travel, culinary and feature online publication, and The Wall Street Transcript.
Her true loves are her family and friends, her dogs, nature, books, chocolate, and sleeping late.
Featured Neighborhoods
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The Status Update
An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Recent Entries by Lisa M. Ruth
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Recipe: Authentic Taco Truck Cinco de Mayo Pork Tacos
Published 9:16 a.m. May 3, 2012
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with authentic Taco Truck pork tacos.
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Alternatives to Invisible Children and Kony 2012
Published 10:46 p.m. April 21, 2012
Invisible Children raised awareness about child soldiers, but the group’s fundraising and methods have raised concerns. Several alternative organizations are worth considering for your support.
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Prostitution's problem is not the U.S. Secret Service
Published 4:29 p.m. April 21, 2012
The US Secret Service received attention last week after some of its members were involved in a prostitution scandal in Cartagena, Colombia, where prostitution is legal. The scandal reignites the question of whether or not to legalize the oldest profession
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Prostitution: Should it be made legal?
Published 10:20 a.m. April 20, 2012
Does legalizing prostitution eliminate the ugliest sides of the sex trade or does it only make them worse?
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Big corporations still pay no taxes
Published 5:10 p.m. April 14, 2012
With the April 15 tax deadline looming, a new study shows that many of the largest U.S. companies continue to avoid paying their fair share – or any – federal tax.
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Trayvon Martin: the marketing of the victim
Published 5:59 p.m. March 30, 2012
In the rush to jump on the Trayvon Martin bandwagon, we may be losing sight of the real issues in the tragic story.
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Tax time: Five little known facts about income tax
Published 12:49 p.m. March 23, 2012
America did not always have an income tax. When the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional, the government changed the Constitution to make it legal. And the government used Donald Duck to sell the idea to Americans.
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Kony's cronies: War criminals on ICC's most wanted list
Published 8:09 p.m. March 16, 2012
With Joseph Kony of the Lord’s Resistance Army in the spotlight, other thugs are also gaining public attention. Who are the other war criminals wanted by the International Criminal Court?
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Judge Kimba Wood: Value your daughter and granddaughter equally
Published 9:19 p.m. March 5, 2012
Does a baby boy bring more joy than a baby girl? Some men obviously think so, but Judge Kimba Wood thought otherwise.
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Absentee Oscars, Abortion and sustainable meat: Things we should know
Published 8:42 p.m. February 25, 2012
With so much information bombarding us every day, its amazing the things most of us do not know. Stars that snub Oscar? Why is abortion legal? Can you eat meat without killing?
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The Conspiracy Theory: Garbage in, garbage out
Published 11:30 p.m. January 22, 2012
When you find yourself the epicenter in a conspiracy theory, what are you supposed to say?
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Who dat? New Orleans’ Darren Sproles breaks the mold
Published 4:58 p.m. January 8, 2012
On paper, running back Darren Sproles shouldn’t be in the NFL. Not only is he in the league, he’s helping his New Orleans Saints drive to the Superbowl.
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Beardless Matisyahu sings to West Palm Beach (PHOTO)
Published 6:50 p.m. December 30, 2011
The Matisyahu concert in West Palm Beach on Thursday showcased both his musical genius and his spiritual dedication.
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Plan B birth control gives desperate girls options
Published 9:48 a.m. December 10, 2011
The decision by Health and Human Service Secretary Sebelius restricting access to the Plan B emergency contraception pill to women over 17 is a poorly thought out effort to change behavior.
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Where did Santa Claus come from?
Published 8:58 p.m. December 9, 2011
A writer, an anonymous poet, a cartoonist, and an unwitting 8-year-old in the 1800s created and refined our current day Santa.
