September 16, 2011

Political Connections and Health Care Data

Interoperability -- the ability of health information systems in different organizations to "talk" with each other -- is crucial to the future of health care.  By tapping into "big data" to learn more from existing information, we will make heal...

June 4, 2011

American Made In Your Hometown

Nearly fifty years ago, Sam Walton opened the first of his Wal-Mart stores with a business plan tightly focused on American-made products.  CEO, Mike Duke recently announced that, while the chain had formerly abandoned that focus in the name of ...

December 27, 2010

Obama Destined to Be a Footnote in Presidential History

Barack Obama has set a course that will leave his legacy as no more than a footnote in American presidential history.  For all of the bluster and glory, for all of the pomp and circumstance, and yes, for all of the anticipated hope and the promi...

October 23, 2009

Republicans Move Left, Just Can't Get It Right

Nearly a year after what can only be defined as an Election Day debacle, Republicans are showing further signs that they have no intention of listening to the voice of their conservative base, the voice of thousands of tea party attendees, or the voi...

November 15, 2008

College Football's Biggest Myth

With a myriad of arguments in favor of the implementation of a playoff system in college football, opponents always seem to hearken back to the same counterpoint -- the college football regular season is the most intriguing in all of sports.  It...

June 10, 2008

'The Natural' Gets His Due

Ken Griffey Jr., owner of one of the most perfect swings in all of baseball, hit his 600th home run Monday with a shot off Florida Marlins left-hander Mark Hendrickson, becoming only the sixth player in major-league history to reach the milestone.Gri...

November 5, 2005

Embrace the NBA Dress Code

David Stern has opted to require a dress code for his players in the NBA.  Translated: out with retro jerseys, baggy jeans, T—shirts as big as tents and "chains, pendants or medallions;" and in with a more business—casual look. ...