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.…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…