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Clinton Global Initiative: Empty Gift Bags and Global Give Back

Today I attended the opening session of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in NYC. It's my second year attending. In many ways, it's similar to other conferences, with plenary sessions, breakouts, networking, etc. In other ways, it's ...READ»

Isn’t the Healthcare debate a CR issue too?

The healthcare debate is raging. The nation hasn’t been quiet about it – not the people, the hospitals, insurers or doctors. In fact, many of us viewed this week as the President addressed Congress and urged for healthcare ...READ»

Diagrammed: President Obama's Birth Controversy

Why there is Snopes.com.READ»

Diagrammed: President Obama's Beer Diplomacy

Beer? Or how about a nice Mogen David?READ»

Obama - - the Secret Weapon Against Climate Change

All of the world leaders - - developed and developing nations alike - - have now embraced the goal of keeping the average global temperature rise to no more than 2 degrees Celsius.READ»

Will D.C.'s New Egghead Culture Last?

If history is any guide, the Obama administration will not succeed at permanently removing anti-intellectualism from the national mindset. Sure, Obama's hired the best pickup hoops squad in White House history. But, ultimately, this group is a bunch of brainiacs. READ»

Recreate the Obama White House Vegetable Garden--Online

We learned last week that the Obama's are working on a 1,100-square-foot White House vegetable garden to be cared for by local fifth graders and the first family. Now web-based vegetable-garden design application Plangarden has ...READ»

• New Appointment: White House Farmer?

On Not Getting It

I was with a client last week, the CEO of a public company. I have known and worked with this person for about 10 years. Although the company is on solid financial footing, the current business climate has forced him to make some ...READ»

Does President Obama Drink Tea?

Tea or coffee? It must be the former, because everyone I know is trying to read his tea leaves, especially when it comes to energy and environment policy. Crystal balls and beverage dregs may be reliable methods of forecasting some ...READ»

Obama Promises Science-Centric, Eco-Friendly Presidency

President Obama's Inaugural speech included a clutch of promises and observations that will have scientists, medical researchers and environmentalists in the US and around the world breathing a sigh of relief. "We will restore ...READ»

Inaguration of President Bararck Obama and the Brand Campaign

  Never have we seen an elected president, and maybe even any single person come into the spotlight as quickly, and with as much force as Barack Obama has over the last 4+ years.  If online search (googling) can give any ...READ»

Why Carriers are Asking Inauguration Crowds to Resist Using Cellphones

It's inauguration day, and as well as expecting excitement and crowds, if you're in Washington you can certainly expect some cellphone network issues. And that's information coming directly from the carriers themselves. It's simply ...READ»