Sometimes I don’t have enough of an iron butt to sit at my writing desk. I often want a change of scenery, but that’s more a function of change than of scenery. I got my first notebook computer in the ’80s so I’ve always been a spoiled brat about mobility. Frankly, I could...

In March we’ll be two years away from the 500th anniversary of Ferdinand Magellan’s visit to the Mariana Islands. There will surely be some hoopla when that milestone arrives. If you’re looking to hold a theme party you can’t miss. While you’re adjusting your social calendar,...

If you’re looking for a sense of what the industrialized nations are up to, automotive production data is always worth a glance. Saipan’s primary tourism markets have always been nations with strong car production: China, South Korea, and Japan. So let’s talk...

Here’s a quote attributed to Confucius, and it’s a great notion to close out the year with: “Goody-goodies are the thieves of virtue.” As for next year, perhaps this wisdom can be employed when penciling-out New Year resolutions. This time around, in fact,...