All leaders exert power in one way or another. Effective and positive leaders use power for the good of the organization or the country. ...more

March 6, 2010

Unions bad Unions are bad for the country. Do you know what two unions are the largest and have the most influence and hence, are the most destructive in the nation today? ...more

February 26, 2010

The world is on the cusp of the most profound shift in global power and influence in a century. Managing this quiet revolution calls for nothing short of a new international system, with a radical revision of existing institutions and patterns of doing business. It is a time for thinking big. ...more

November 18, 2008

Trailing his opponent in the latest campaign-contribution reports, Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair is looking to local developer heavyweights to pump up his re-election coffers at an Oct. 23 fundraiser. ...more

October 11, 2008

Solving Florida's housing crisis may rest on the shoulders of the state's senior citizens. ...more

August 25, 2008

With all the fuss over Sen. Barack Obama's middle name, you might not have noticed something.... ...more

June 27, 2008

Many of the finest moments in the area's cultural history have come from the mouths of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, the area's acclaimed choir. Whether on its own or matched up with The Florida Orchestra, the group has played an enormous part in helping define the local arts, as well as giving music lovers nourishment over three decades. ...more

June 1, 2008

Throughout my life, I have seen my share of suffering and pain. I am especially sensitive to the pain and suffering of children. ...more

October 14, 2007