USDA Announces Appointments to the American Egg Board Master
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 11 members and nine alternates to serve on the American Egg Board. Eighteen members and alternates will serve two-year terms, and two members will serve a one-year term. The terms of the … Continue reading →
Politically We’re Closer to 1850 then 2050
From 1845 to 1865, America operated under the concept of Manifest Destiny as put forth by John L O’Sullivan when in 1845, he wrote, “…the fulfillment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of … Continue reading →
We Have Met The Enemy…And He Is Us!
As 2024 comes to an end, I’ve been fascinated by how dysfunctional our society has become. As a historian, I tend to view the world through a lens that has been formed both by my studies of our past and … Continue reading →
Is Social Media Dying?
As someone who has spent his career working in technology I have to wonder if social media is dying. In the beginning social media appeared to be a blessing. It was a universe filled with butterflies and unicorns. Academics authored … Continue reading →
Texas Water Development Board adopts first state flood plan
AUSTIN – (August 15, 2024) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today voted to adopt the 2024 State Flood Plan, providing the first-ever comprehensive statewide assessment of flood risk and solutions to mitigate that risk. “Adopting the first-ever state flood … Continue reading →
LCRA River Operations Report Aug. 27, 2024
Current Lake Levels Lake (Dam) Date/Timeof Last Report Lake Level(ft msl) 7 Days Ago(ft msl) 30 Days Ago(ft msl) Buchanan (Buchanan) Aug 27 2024 8:15AM 1,005.92 1,006.53 1,007.25 Inks (Inks) Aug 27 2024 8:15AM 887.00 887.11 887.19 LBJ (Wirtz) Aug … Continue reading →
Be Careful What Type of Government You Wish For!
After World War II, another war broke out; this one did not use guns and bullets, instead philosophies over which type of government systems was better; were the main weapons. In the West, the Marshall Plan laid the groundwork for … Continue reading →
Am I Really A Viking?
Or are there bits of Genetic memory floating around in my DNA that make me think I am? Have you ever visited a new place and for some reason felt like you’d been there before? Maybe you’ve had that feeling … Continue reading →
The lost arts of Listening and Understanding
I have a passion for the art of human communication. I believe that if we want to be successful in life then we must be able to get our ideas across to others. As a result I have focused most … Continue reading →