When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks and Civility

When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks and Civility

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy officially launched a campaign calling for a “Golden Age of Travel.” It was a plea for civility to restore courtesy and class to the friendly skies. His theory is simple but difficult to enforce: If passengers dress a bit more respectfully—swapping sweatpants and pajamas for something more … Read more

Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So

Has the Keyboard Slain the Quill? New Jersey Schools Don’t Think So

The keyboard has not yet eliminated the pen. On March 10, 2025, the New Jersey Assembly Education Committee unanimously passed Assembly Bill 3865, mandating the return of cursive handwriting instruction for public school students in grades three through five. By the end of elementary school, these students must read and write legibly … Read more

Trying to Explain the Crisis over Greenland

The Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland make no sense. Whether by pressure or invasion, the acqusition of the thinly populated island would be a brutal act of aggression that is morally impossible to justify. Granted, the Arctic region is a place of growing strategic importance. However, the matter is not … Read more

Why the President’s Gesture Hurt

Why the President’s Gesture Hurt

It was a minor incident that quickly entered and left the news cycle. Some might dismiss it as insignificant in the face of more important political events exploding everywhere. However, sometimes small things matter. What Happened The incident involved the President’s visit to a Dearborn auto factory in Michigan on January 13. … Read more

Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens

Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens

In today’s fast-paced business environment, company owners and workers often do not have the opportunity to develop deep, loyal relationships. These are times when firings are frequently delivered by text message. Algorithms and computer programs curate hiring. The human element is left out.’ A Rare Merger Plan When the Fibrebond company in … Read more