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America's Railroads Are Still A Century Behind

The U.S. trails behind other nations when it comes to bringing high-speed rail to the masses.READ»

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Amtrak's $117 Billion Plan For High Speed Travel

It's a dream to make Joe Biden weep: trains that connect East Coast cities at 220 miles per hour. But it won't be finished until 2040. Hear that sound? That's Europe and Asia laughing. READ»

Biden Unveils Blueprint for Energy Efficient Homes, but Will It Work?

Vice President Joe Biden and the government's Middle Class Task Force unveiled a report this week that aims to make homes more energy efficient. Dubbed "Recovery Through Retrofit," the report offers suggestions on how to use ...READ»

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Sometimes It's NOT the Little Things

As the last days of the election go by, the smallest details have become hyper-important: Sarah Palin's wardrobe, Joe Biden's line about Barack Obama being tested in office.READ»

Which VP Candidate Is BrandCredible™

On the eve of the next US presidential debate, and a few days after the proverbial dust has settled from the vice presidential debate, let’s look at the two candidates relative to what makes a brand believable and authentic. ...READ»

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Stephen Colbert, Obama iPhone App, and Other Election Variables

On the afternoon before the VP debate, I find my attention occupied by the election. Here are a few things on my mind: Last night on The Colbert Report, they did a wonderful thing. After a humorous commercial about "Voter ...READ»

Managing Expectations

When you examine the Presidential Debate held last Friday, when arm-chair pundits (including myself) discuss the performances of John McCain and Barack Obama, the main factor that inevitable arises is expectation. Everyone expected ...READ»

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Candidates for Hire

It’s been two weeks of partying for America’s biggest parties – the Democrats and Republicans. Now four candidates have officially submitted their resumes for the two highest offices in America.  Nearing the end of this very ...READ»

Clinton and Palin: Women Win The Speechstakes

Boy, it's a great time to be a speech expert as well as a leading authority on political communication. And both political parties provided a great show, particularly the speeches of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin. They each had a ...READ»