American exceptionalism
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Reflections on a sailing voyage
Tossing our anchor chain overboard, we maneuvered in searchlight-illuminated darkness away from the cliffs. Toronto sat before the radar, adjusting its brightness. Pale blue luminescence glowed in her hair as she leaned into the screen.
"Ten degrees to port," she called.
"Ten degrees," I repeated from the helm.
Lee stood silently behind her, leaning ...more
Letters to the Editor
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Traps for the unwary
Some miss the significance of parts of Newport's amended geologic hazards overlay.
First, while rarely discussed, the indemnity in Appendix A could be the cause of unexpected, but catastrophic loss to Newport landowners, reaching as high as seven figures.
Many don't understand indemnification or the traps that it creates. This indemnity would never pass muster where ...more
Letters to the Editor
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
The definition of America
Webster's New World Dictionary defines America as "North America, South America and the West Indies, considered together." I'm getting a bit weary of reading inane bumper stickers with statements such as, "This Is America - Speak English Or Leave."
And the ultimate irony of such statements is that the Americas were named for ...more
Musings & reflections
Posted: Friday, Aug 27th, 2010
Entering a new era: women at the forefront
My wife and I were sitting around a campfire earlier this year with some friends. It was one of those evenings where topics come and go. I recalled an article I had read, and we began discussing gender issues. I mentioned I had read that students at law schools ...more
A Lack of Seriousness
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Reflections on a sailing voyage
"Let's get out of here," I said.
Anchored off Henderson Island east of Pitcairn Island in the southeast Pacific, rising winds and seas forced us to abandon our plans for further exploration ashore. Retrieving the 60-pound Danforth anchor on 200 feet of chain, we sailed clear and the next day found ourselves approaching Pitcairn ...more
Letters to the Editor
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Immigration system is broken
Our immigration system is broken and is creating a crisis in our country. Providing a path to legalization will benefit all of us.
When vulnerable immigrants accept substandard wages and living conditions, it undermines American workers and makes it difficult for law-abiding employers to compete. There needs to be a way for undocumented immigrants who ...more
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