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“It’s coming on Christmas, they’re cutting down trees, they’re putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace.” Eve of Christmas Eve, 2014:  The joy and peace of New York City’s midtown shopping district was shattered.  .. Read More

• 20 December 2019
• Commentary

Considering all the media attention given to current impeachment hearings, it’s easy to overlook America’s encouraging economic news. Last week the November employment report signaled an acceleration of extraordinary labor market trends in America, de.. Read More

• 13 December 2019
• Commentary

President Trump started his campaign for public office with some phrases that have since become commonly used in our everyday conversation.  From the beginning, he aimed to “drain the swamp”, one of the most potent political slogans in American h.. Read More

• 06 December 2019
• Commentary

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, it is appropriate to acknowledge that there is truly much to be thankful for in our community, state, and nation. Quite often it is the simple everyday things that make a profound difference in our quality of life. .. Read More

• 29 November 2019
• Commentary

Biodegradable pitchforks raised high, saving Planet Earth one bean sprout at a time, and defending the civil rights of farm animals, the vegan scolds are determined to revolutionize your diet.  Force-feeding grain to geese is taboo, but shoving their.. Read More

• 29 November 2019
• Commentary

A derecho, defined as a widespread, fast moving, straight-line windstorm, devastated the northeast, Labor Day 1998. It lasted only minutes, but in its wake, 115 MPH gusts caused over $130M in damages. Power outages lasted up to ten days, Town of Manlius, .. Read More

• 15 November 2019
• Commentary

You’ve probably seen those t-shirts saying, “Keep Austin Weird.” Even though I don’t agree with the politics of the majority of its residents, I like Austin as a fun place to visit. But when it does come to politics, those Austinites are truly one.. Read More

• 08 November 2019
• Commentary

While working in California in September 2010, I noticed a large new factory across the freeway.  It had a name which was later to become famous – Solyndra.  In Silicon Valley, they were a hot item.  The company was founded to produce sol.. Read More

• 01 November 2019
• Commentary

We had a great time on September 12 in Boerne, at GoRed 19.  We celebrated the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.  Interesting speakers, compelling narratives, and funny stories.  We.. Read More

• 04 October 2019
• Commentary

Free everything.  That is what we hear from Democrat candidates for the presidency.  It is silly season again, and they are in a bidding war to propose the most free stuff from government.  Free health care, free college, free student loan .. Read More

• 06 September 2019
• Commentary