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Learn at Lunch to feature Sheila Bair

Washington College President Sheila Bair will be the speaker for the final installment of the college’s Academy of Lifelong Learning Learn at Lunch Series on…

West to Northwood audience: Stand for your values

(Midland Daily News) - Former U.S. Congressman Lt. Colonel Allen West said his mother used to say, “Man must stand for something or fall for…

Thoughts on the Brussels attack

Again and again, we are attacked by people who have warned us of exactly what they intend to do, who have explained exactly what motivates…

New Terminal to be Named After Ray LaHood

(Central Illinois Proud) - Peoria Airport's new international terminal will have a special name on it. It will be known as the Ray LaHood International…

Belgium Strong | Tomi

How 1 Woman Is Giving an Entire Generation of Latinos a Voice

Still grieving for Downton? Try a garden party fit for a countess

What's a countess to do when of the nation’s favourite TV shows stops filming at her stately home? That was the question facing Lady Carnarvon…

Former Starbucks President Howard Behar’s new book is a parable for business leaders

Howard Behar, renown business leader, philanthropist, mentor and author, is out with his second book, “The Magic Cup: A Business Parable about a Leader, a…

Woz reveals formative moment that turned him into a geek

Tradition And Innovation Battle In Japan’s Economy

(Forbes) - Three news items this week illustrate how Japan continues to balance domestic reform with social stability and demographic change.

Life returns to normal for countess of real Downton Abbey

(Times Columnist) - This time last year, Lady Fiona Carnarvon’s British stately home, Highclere Castle, was a beehive of activity as the cast and crew…

Golly gosh! Vancouver welcomes the real countess of Downton Abbey

(Original source CTV News)  “For Vancouverites feeling less than spiffing about the imminent end to Downton Abbey, respite was at hand Friday at the Fairmont…