General George C. Marshall is what people used to call a dedicated public servant. As Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, he did essential work to get a dangerously unprepared America at least partially…
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The Great Recession, Great Depression and today’s financial dangers
"The worst financial crisis since the Great Depression," bas become standard shorthand for the global financial crash and resulting severe recession. This fall, we mark the 10th anniversary of the 20…
British skill vs. Russian killers
Prime Minister Theresa May and colleagues in Britain’s government reconfirm the quality and effectiveness of her nation’s police and intelligence work.
On Sept. 5, the British government issued war…
Intelligence agencies and the value of silence
"Selflessness," said President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Ike was replying to a question from Vice President Richard Nixon, who had asked him what he considered most important in selecting people to wor…
Election controversy in Pakistan overshadows domestic progress
Former cricket sports star Imran Khan is now the recognized Pakistan election victor to be Prime Minister. Khan himself never doubted success — he made a flamboyant victory speech before the announce…
The summit – Finland, Russia and the US
Geography counts in diplomacy, as well as military and other more tangible occupations. The Helsinki summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States has spark…
SCOTUS Interruptus
Another Supreme Court Justice, slightly right-of-center swing vote Anthony Kennedy, has decided to retire. In a contentious and closely watched Supreme Court vote, the justices decided 5 to 4 to get …
How to attract pollinators to your garden
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How to attract pollinators to your garden
The pollinator population is declining, but backyard gardeners can help. Ortho has partnered with the Pollinator Stewardship Council for a consu…
The mixed bag of summits, past and present
Summits are happening a lot right now, thanks primarily to the interest — at least for the moment — of United States President Donald Trump in meeting and mingling. Critical commentary along with oth…
Canada: Lynchpin ally may reject U.S.
Canada has not yet announced building a wall on the nation’s southern border, but at this point, such a step would not be surprising. Relations between the two nations have been deteriorating rapidly…