December 26, 2010

The Universal Card

Some complex problems have simple solutions.  Gaining acceptance and implementing the solutions are often complex.  Consider these four seemingly disparate problems: (1) pernicious, intrusive passenger security measures at airports, (2) cre...

November 11, 2010

The $100-Billion Challenge

As if war were not enough of a challenge, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has committed to cut $100 billion from the Defense budget within the next five years.1 To reach this goal, the Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admira...