Those of us who have been around for more than a few years, and especially if we have worked in or been covered by news organizations, are universally distressed by...

As you probably know, I am pretty much stuck at home while recuperating from knee replacement surgery. In between physical therapy sessions, I have spent some time over the past...

Earlier today, I caught a an interesting report on NPR about the very serious commitment the Spanish have made to their high-speed rail system … called AVE. Billions of dollars...