Most people are surprised to learn government shutdowns, and the ensuing fingerpointing, haven’t always been a mainstay of American politics. To understand how we got to this point, we must first examine who benefits from shutdowns. For decades, conservatives in Congress have used one ...
Over the past two articles, we’ve looked at the history of 911, how the profession has evolved, and the importance of knowing when to call 911 versus the non-emergency number. For this final piece, I want to focus on where we’re headed: the technology shaping the future of 911, the ...
We will be probably be “Riding the Storm Out” for another two years as insurance companies try to keep their Medicare Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans afloat. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Medicare Part D—our nation’s prescription drug benefit for seniors and people ...
The lesson of the hot stove emerged again. That is the lesson toddlers learn early and smart ones retain for a lifetime. Touch something hot and you know not to touch it again. Educator Ian Roberts delivered a new rendition of the lesson over the past fortnight. Time will tell whether ...
10 on 10-10. On October 10th, Ginnie and I have been married 10 years. 10 years ago I set up a backstop of red barn board in the back yard of the home we had newly moved into, the small group of people we invited to the wedding sang “Going to the Chapel” by the Dixie Cups and, as the words ...
The phrase “You gotta dance with the one who brought you to the party” is an early 20th century Southern dance etiquette saying. It is an idiom that means you should have gratitude to the people or things that helped you succeed. Sixty-three percent of America’s 3,144 counties are ...