November 5, 2011

West Point fails to save historic building. In a down economy, buildings with history may lack importance in the overall scheme of things. A chance encounter with Bob Novak is recalled by the author. It discuss his admiration for Novak’s formidable skills in the political arena, his contributions, and his real personality which is quite a contrast from his TV persona. 9b0m9 0mail order brides As I write this, there is an intense debate in the United States over whether to include a “public option” in health care reform. While not arguing for or against the merits of a “public option,” the debate provides an excellent illustration of why the process of conflict resolution is easy (surprised by this example given the current debate?). According to an article on Insurancenewsnet.com, Health Care Costs in the US will rise 10 percent over the next 12 months. These projections were taken without calculating the effect that any type of Health Care Reform would have on rates. Surprisingly, these projected increases are down from last year’s rise in premiums. The article explained further that HMO and POS (Point of Sale) plans were expected to have the largest rise in premiums, with PPO and EPO estimated lower. 0 girls Often called ” the designer’s designer,” Cuban-born Isabel Toledo was little known outside fashion’s inner sanctum until First Lady Michelle Obama selected her shift dress and coat for the January Inauguration Ceremony. Last week in NYC, I visited The Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) for an exhibition of Isabel’s work.



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