Protecting Niue – an Adventure Paradise
The phrase ‘Sustainable Tourism’ gets thrown around by many people in reference to many places, but what does it really mean? Taking immediate action, limiting the number of tourists, and…
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The Baltic Way
In the late summer of 1989, on a night that appeared ordinary, a different kind of storm passed through three small nations on the Baltic Sea: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.…
The Committed Specialist: Rodrigo Blankenship
In work or in life, someone who “specializes” focuses on something specific, whether it be a certain function in the organization or a unique pursuit. In football, specialists are…
Touring the Mississippi Gulf Coast: A Musical Journey
A Melodic Mosaic The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a vibrant tapestry of sounds and rhythms, offering music lovers a variety of genres and experiences. Known for its rich musical…
The Koleman Czito Monument
“If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” -Nikola Tesla Time. It is where everything begins and ends, the…
Baseball, Hot Dogs, Ultraman, and Chevrolet?
In the 1970’s Chevrolet launched an ad campaign with a catchy jingle. “Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie and Chevrolet” was a tune meant to convey to the consumer that owning and…
Wellness Begins with Community
5 Ways Serenbe Builds for Human Connection Nestled in Chattahoochee Hills, just outside Atlanta, Serenbe is a community born from a powerful idea: that development can be both environmentally responsible…
Walk Like an Egyptian: The 4,000-Year-Old Secret Behind Reflexology
Reflexology may feel like the latest wellness trend, but its roots stretch all the way back to one of the most mysterious civilizations on Earth: Ancient Egypt. Long before aromatherapy…
A Century of Service – Ambassador “Ted” Britton, Jr.
“You must always strive to be a gentleman and a scholar.” With these few words, a wise and caring teacher inspired one young black man to live an amazing life,…
Your Buddy from the Frat House: Chris Childers
Everyone has “that” guy from college. The one who had all the answers. He knew every detail about every sport … and especially college football. And he had that voice. …
Dr. Henry Peabody Brings Hope to a Young Liberian Boy – “God Still Rewrites Stories”
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” – Luke 1:37 A moving story of faith, compassion, and perseverance has captured the hearts of Liberians and the world alike the miraculous…
Gridiron Classic Spotlight: Two Service Academies (but it’s not the ones you think …)
The annual Army-Navy college football game is something millions of Americans look forward to each year. It is a legendary matchup full of classic moments to be cherished over many…
Reinvention and the Art of Frugal Luxury
Reinvention has defined my path. After years in traditional executive roles within large corporations, I chose a different course, launching ventures in interior design and real estate investments, expanding into…
A New Frontier: Fighting Crime in the AI World
As we all know, changes in technology are coming faster than ever before. By the time you purchase the latest device or software, it is often already being replaced by…
Italy’s Scientific Soft Power: A Strategic Opportunity for Haiti
Serving as Ambassador of Haiti to Italy and Permanent Representative to FAO, WFP and IFAD has revealed something profound: Italy is one of the world’s most strategic hubs for scientific…
US Startup Brings Star Trek’s Universal Translator Closer to Reality
We have all seen the scenario in a movie or TV show. Characters from different planets meet and, thanks to some pocket-sized gadget, can understand each other perfectly. For decades,…
Criminal Justice American Style: A Brief Apologia
The question I get most from non-lawyers when they learn that I am a criminal defense lawyer is the one that just occurred to you as you read this sentence…
Atomic-6 Introduces Space Armor™ Tiles
Atomic-6 Introduces Space Armor™ Tiles, a New Space Composite to Protect Critical Communications, Spacecraft and Astronauts From Orbital Debris (MARIETTA, GA – October 16, 2025) Atomic-6, a leading manufacturer…
They Don’t Call Us “Counselor” For Nothing – PART ONE
The title “counselor” is often applied to lawyers; however, it connotes far more than legal “counsel” who gives legal advice.[i] We have ethical and professional responsibilities to “counsel” clients as…
Bigfoot is Big Business
On a clear November day cars line the streets of tiny Molena, Georgia. The city of just over 400 residents 60 miles southwest of Atlanta is hosting its annual Bigfoot…
Did Anyone Else See It?
We have all seen the scenario in a movie. A lone person witnesses an unidentified flying object on a country road. Without another witness or photographic evidence those experiencing such…
Hands Across the Sea: British War Time Commemoratives and The Lend Lease Act
I am a dedicated collector of World War II-era items which commemorate both President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. I personally believe Winston Churchill was, without question,…
Rivalries Make College Football Great
College football is a passionate sport. Annual rivalry games add a special spice to the stew. Although some teams will face each other twice in a season in a conference…
Wait, I only get Slight Care when I go the ER???
I’ve been a medical malpractice lawyer for over 20 years now. During that time, I have seen a lot of bone-headed laws come from our esteemed Georgia Legislature. But one…
A Confederate Ironclad in a Japanese Civil War
A first blush one might think that a Confederate ironclad participating in a Japanese civil war is a product of the imagination of a writer of alternative history fiction. But…
A Raider of the Lost Ark Who Really Fought the Nazis
As fans of the Indiana Jones series of movies know, Indiana Jones as portrayed by Harrison Ford spent much of his time fighting Nazis in some of the films. However,…
The Big Apple Turns 100
Mention the phrase “The Big Apple” and New York City immediately comes to mind. Indeed, the moniker has been associated with Gotham since the 1920’s. The term was originally associated…