The Navy Without an Ocean
The War of the Pacific is not a widely known conflict outside of South America but it is one that made a lasting impact. The five-year war was conducted between…
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Rural is Global
So, there I was. Attending my first Global Trade and Investment Symposium speaking to representatives from foreign countries while sitting on a panel between a world leader in electric vehicle…
Top 5 Favorite Space Songs of All Time
It has been said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. In the case of music, I suppose one could substitute “ear” for “eye” in that old -adage. …
The Global Index of Kindness
A missing layer in how we measure human progress For decades, nations have measured success using hard numbers. GDP, productivity, exports, growth rates. Useful metrics, certainly, but they describe economies…
The Initiation of a Man
The wind was blowing wildly, and the roar of the engines was almost as loud as the pounding of my heart. It was actually my turn to go first. I…
A BIG Time Project in Bhutan
I first had the opportunity to meet one of the architects with Bjarke Ingels Group several years ago when I made opening remarks at an exhibition at the Woodruff Arts…
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…
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.…
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…