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An American House in London
It is shameful to admit, but I’ve always wanted to slip into a conversation that I’d “popped in to see the Ambassador and his wife” during a visit to a foreign country. Serendipity and well-placed in-law connections helped make that unlikely scenario a reality for this undeserving soul on a recent trip to London. Louis [...]
The Phitin’ Phils: Lots Of Questions
There is a different feeling in the air then there was at this time last year or the year before that or the year before that. People are excited, but there isn’t the giddiness or the (yes) smugness that marked the start of spring training the last few seasons. Everyone is still excited about the [...]
Bring America Back
By Read Scott and Mat Marshall After World War II, the United States was in a state of transition. Our entry into the war, and ultimately our use of the atomic bomb, brought an end to the world’s deadliest international conflict to date. As a result, we emerged as a superpower alongside the Soviet [...]
It’s That Time Of Election Year
No sooner had we put away the Christmas decorations and untrimmed the tree, than we started to receive a flood of contribution solicitations from various state and federal political aspirants. I guess the one positive takeaway is that the U.S. Postal Service may make some money from this, as it does with other junk mail. [...]
Recipes For Weight Loss
Wanna lose the weight? Try these out – NOW! When I began my weight-loss journey three years ago, I found myself adrift in a sea of prepackaged meals and calorie-counted snacks. Lean Cuisine and 100-calorie-snack packs were the norm for so many of my dieting friends. And, without a doubt, they would provide some of [...]
Local Business = Local Health
Strong local business communities make for healthier people. If you’re fortunate enough to live in an area with a vibrant local economy, you inherently know that the benefits go far beyond the business transaction. And now there’s more proof of just how far that connection goes. A recent study published in the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy [...]
