In "Highmark Executive Says Health Care Changes Are Necessary But Should Stop Short of a Public Insurance Option" (Nov. 12), Dr. Donald R. Fischer, chief medical officer of Highmark, said, "A public plan, drawing money and customers away from private insurers, also would 'decrease the opportunity for innovation that happens at private plans.'" (11/21/2009)

Some of the best teachers available to help young learners are now even more available -- unemployed, underemployed and just plain affected factory workers, salesmen, waitresses, shop owners and many more. (11/21/2009)

In the horror-comedy "Zombieland," a virtual shut-in named Columbus befriends Tallahassee, an experienced zombie killer, as the two try to survive a zombie apocalypse. (11/14/2009)

I enjoyed reading your article on Matthews International ("Funeral Product Company Sees Business Evolve," Nov. 1). Great Pittsburgh company, no doubt. (11/14/2009)

Business Forum: The home medical equipment industry has become the scapegoat du jour in the cost-savings debate over health care reform. (11/07/2009)