Regime change is not the stated objective, but if Libyan despot Colonel Gaddafi is deposed by rebels and replaced by a democratically elected government, President Barack Obama will look like a genius.  Why? Compare this outcome with the drawn-out process in Iraq that led to the replacement of Saddam Hussein.  George W. Bush invaded with [...]...

Amongst the devastation of the worst earthquake to hit Japan in over one hundred years, a series of man-made structures stood firm.  Japan’s nuclear reactors have come under a critical media spotlight in recent days but the real news is how well these second generation reactors successfully shut down to sub-criticality and maintained their integrity [...]...

Before the NFL playoff games this weekend, a friend drew a fascinating comparison between the personalities of two of the competing football coaches and two Republican presidential hopefuls.  Sarah Palin and New York Jets coach Rex Ryan are big personalities.  They are visible, fired up and energetic. By comparison Mitch Daniels and New England Patriots [...]...