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The world has lined up to take sides in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the bulk of the world is on the side of Ukraine’s fight to preserve their nation. It is instructive to examine how the countries and corporations are lining up. Sanctions and economic pressure can’t work if there are nations and […]

Now and then, being a professionally licensed electrical engineer helps me better understand the issues being debated in the national news. Such is the case today, where whole regions of the country are worried about summer blackouts. Americans concerned about losing power during a heatwave, mostly live in deregulated electricity markets. This is because deregulation […]

Before the baby food shortages, skyrocketing gas prices, and low inventories of new and used vehicles — the issue of the day was high lumber prices. No doubt, lumber prices have been at record levels the past couple years, but, for lumber buyers, some relief is on the way. Like many commodity industries, lumber markets […]

The greatest national security challenge to the U.S. since the September 11th attacks is unquestionably the Russian war against Ukraine and it is a useful reminder that the world is a dangerous place. In some respect, the wellbeing of the U.S. is in even greater peril than 9/11, because al Qaeda never had nuclear weapons […]

The Department of Defense (DoD) has arguably the most important mission in government, discharging the duties of national security. Global instability continues to flare in places like Ukraine, and our nation must stay focused on its priorities. I am concerned about a recent congressional examination into potential problems within the transportation economy of the military, […]

In today’s turbulent and volatile world, lawsuits are quickly becoming the norm for solving crises, controversies, or even simply hurt feelings. While litigation may offer a path to definite resolution for complicated circumstances, many cases are often unnecessarily escalated to court proceedings for a variety of reasons. This holds especially true when it comes to […]

Cory Mills is running for Congress in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. I am urging both Floridians, and all Americans, to consider voting for him or supporting his candidacy. During my career, I specialized in mixed-martial-arts and competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for nearly two decades. While I may not be an expert on […]

Lower income families struggle to pay their home energy bills.  The US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, which tracks inflation in basic goods and services, reported this month that the home energy price of  electricity increased 11 percent  natural gas increased 22.7 percent in the last 12 months.  In dollar amounts, lower income […]

President Joe Biden has called on the Congress to pass legislation to help shape America’s long-term response to China’s geopolitical belligerence. Despite the partisanship on Capitol Hill, it appears that enough lawmakers in both parties will set aside electoral politics, and come together to strengthen U.S. capabilities to retain America’s dominant status for decades. In […]

By all accounts, the real-life Henry Hill was neither charming, good looking or intelligent. Unlike his depiction by Ray Liotta in the epic film “Goodfellas,” directed by Martin Scorsese, Hill was a lifelong drug addict, not a lovable party boy as the movie portrayed him. In Goodfellas, Liotta, who unexpectedly passed away today, gave us […]