Today, more than seven million men between the ages of 25 and 54 in America are out of the labor force. That can’t be good. In fact, it’s an awful trend. It creates a ripple effect–no jobs means fewer families are formed, fewer homes are purchased and more diseases of despair plague so many. …
Policy wonks joke that all Americans want from health care reform is unlimited care, from the doctor of their choosing, with no waits for treatment, at no cost. Oh, yes, and that doctors can undo all of the bad decisions we’ve made along the way about diet and exercise. Dr. Elaina George, author of ‘Big …
Amy Goldstein is a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter who spent years documenting the aftermath of the economic meltdown in Janesville, Wisconsin in the wake of the closure of its long standing General Motors plant. It’s a familiar story with consequences that seep into every crevice of the community. She tells it through personal …
Today, more than seven million men between the ages of 25 and 54 in America are out of the labor force. That can’t be good. In fact, it’s an awful trend. It creates a ripple effect–no jobs means fewer families are formed, fewer homes are purchased and more diseases of despair plague so many. While …
A trend in America is a fuller, more honest discussion of our fears and anxieties surrounding the death process and what concerns us most, it turns out, is the approach we make to our final resting place. Will it be a long and painful? Will we have tied up our affairs? Will we be surrounded …
It’s kind of sad to see our travel series end because the information has been so good and the possibilities so tempting. And we’ve tried to share travel trends that offer options no matter the budget or interest. And while some of the travel suggestions have taken you far away, we now offer thoughts about …
We’re so glad that we were introduced to Maggie Espinosa for this series on trends in travel. Talking with her was a joy. Her energy and love for the trip is infectious and evident in her writing, teaching and touring. We start with a conversation about a vintage train excursion in Amish country and then …
Elliot Gillies, President of Gillies and Zaiser, has represented travel companies around the world. He has handled all facets of public relations, including hotel groups, hotel marketing companies, country inns, resort hotels, cruise lines, tour operators and destinations. In this capacity he’s seen places that most of us can only dream about. He’s also been …
According to Green Global Travel, and its excecutive, Bret Love, ecotourism is responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. And it’s the future of travel. On this podcast, Bret shares his deep love for ecotourism adventures, inspires you to travel and live more sustainably, and encourages us to do …
Veronica Stoddart That’s the slogan of a local travel agency on the east coast. And if you are looking to travel now or in the future, you might want to listen to and consult the series of episodes we have produced on the ‘future of travel’. It’s the next best thing to being there as …