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Their View: Acton can govern on her own terms
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Social scientists describe a leadership double bind as a no-win social and professional situation where women leaders are penalized depending on which traits they display. Ohio’s race for governor between Dr. Amy Acton and billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy puts that on full display. A riddle A woman seeking leadership and credibility is often asked to solve a riddle a man rarely has to answer.
Getac’s Next Generation B360X and B360X Pro Fully Rugged Notebooks Bring the Power of Edge AI to Frontline Professionals
Getac’s Next Generation B360X and B360X Pro Fully Rugged Notebooks Bring the Power of Edge AI to Frontline Professionals Getac launches B360X and Pro fully rugged laptops Getac B360X and Pro fully rugged laptops runs AI workloads on the device itself, so mission-critical applications keep working when connectivity doesn’t. Getac’s latest B360 lineup boast advanced Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, 14-inch screen, and enhanced security and extensive connectivity options.
Their View: Republican reset is Democrats’ biggest threat
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist The greatest threat to Democrats reclaiming the White House in 2028 is not the Democratic Socialists of America or a reemergence of another Trumpian figure — it’s a Republican Party that finally decides Donald Trump has become a liability and begins rebuilding before Democrats remember what Democrats really stand for. We Democrats have spent years defining ourselves against Trump.
Their View: Republican reset is Democrats’ biggest threat
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist The greatest threat to Democrats reclaiming the White House in 2028 is not the Democratic Socialists of America or a reemergence of another Trumpian figure — it’s a Republican Party that finally decides Donald Trump has become a liability and begins rebuilding before Democrats remember what Democrats really stand for. We Democrats have spent years defining ourselves against Trump.
Getac enhances its portfolio of ATEX and IECEx certified fully rugged tablets with launch of next generation UX10-EX
Getac enhances its portfolio of ATEX and IECEx certified fully rugged tablets with launch of next generation UX10-EX Getac launches latest generation of UX10-EX for hazardous environments Getac is launching the next generation UX10-EX, a fully rugged tablet designed for hazardous environments that require ATEX and IECEx Zone 2/22 certifications.
Their View: Robber barons have evolved
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist In 1889, a political cartoon titled “The Bosses of the Senate” pictured enormous corporate money bags looming over lawmakers. Artist Joseph Keppler Puck’s cartoon depicted monopolists representing steel, copper, Standard Oil, sugar, salt, iron, paper bags and coal holding court over the Senate chamber. An inscription: “This is the Senate of the monopolist, by the monopolist and for the monopolist” hung over the proceedings.
The Robber Barons did not disappear; they just evolved
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist In 1889, a political cartoon titled “The Bosses of the Senate” pictured enormous corporate moneybags looming over lawmakers. Artist Joseph Keppler Puck’s cartoon depicted monopolists representing steel, copper, Standard Oil, sugar, salt, iron, paper bags, and coal holding court over the Senate chamber. An inscription: “This is the Senate of the monopolist, by the monopolist, and for the monopolist” hung over the proceedings.
Their View: Canada opened its doors, America closed its heart
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, after American airspace was shut down, Canada stepped up. Planes over the Atlantic bound for New York, Boston, Chicago and other U.S. cities were stranded midair. With that as their cue, Canada’s air traffic system launched what became known as Operation Yellow Ribbon.
Canada opened its doors; America closed its heart
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist On the morning of September 11, 2001, after American airspace was shut down, Canada stepped up. Planes over the Atlantic bound for New York, Boston, Chicago, and other U.S. cities were stranded midair. With that as their cue, Canada’s air traffic system launched what became known as Operation Yellow Ribbon.
Socialism: The new shibboleth
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist There is an old word that perfectly describes what has happened today in American politics: “shibboleth.” The word comes from the biblical Book of Judges. Two warring tribes pronounced the Hebrew word “shibboleth” differently based on their own dialect. The Gileadites famously used the pronunciation as a loyalty test to root out the enemy as they crossed the River Jordan. Pronounce it correctly, and you belonged.
Their View: Socialism, the new shibboleth
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist There is an old word that perfectly describes what has happened today in American politics: “shibboleth.” The word comes from the biblical Book of Judges. Two warring tribes pronounced the Hebrew word “shibboleth” differently based on their own dialect. The Gileadites famously used the pronunciation as a loyalty test to root out the enemy as they crossed the River Jordan. Pronounce it correctly, and you belonged.
Their View: Documenting the rhetoric of peace
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Operation Epic Fury began in Iran on Feb. 28, 2026. Below are some of President Donald Trump’s verbal and written statements to various news outlets, social media posts and extemporaneous remarks to media documenting his view of a progress toward peace. No comments, use of capital letters, grammar or punctuation from reporting or social media posts have been edited. March 2-29 2nd: “I always thought it would be four weeks.
Documenting the rhetoric of peace
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Operation Epic Fury began in Iran on Feb. 28, 2026. Below are the president’s verbal and written statements to various news outlets, social media posts, and extemporaneous remarks to media documenting his view of a progress toward peace. No comments, use of capital letters, grammar, or punctuation from reporting or social media posts have been edited. March 2-29 2nd “I always thought it would be four weeks.
Their View: The one big beautiful bait and switch
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Congress called it the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” yet millions of Americans may come to remember it by a different name: the One Big Beautiful Bait and Switch. As we approach the 2026 midterm elections, a cloud of uncertainty looms over the promised benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed by the president in July 2025.
The one big beautiful bait and switch
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Congress called it the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” yet millions of Americans may come to remember it by a different name: The One Big Beautiful Bait-and-Switch. As we approach the 2026 midterm elections, a cloud of uncertainty looms over the promised benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed by the president in July of 2025.
Their View: Groundhog Day meets daylight saving
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist The 1993 movie “Groundhog Day,” starring actor Bill Murray, was a satirical tale of a cynical journalist who travels to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to cover Groundhog Day. Murray’s character ends up in a comical doom loop where he awakes each day to the same Groundhog Day – over and over and over again.
Groundhog Day meets daylight saving
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist The 1993 movie “Groundhog Day,” starring actor Bill Murray, was a satirical tale of a cynical journalist who travels to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to cover Groundhog Day. Murray’s character ends up in a comical doom loop where he awakes each day to the same Groundhog Day – over and over and over again.
Waffle House diplomacy
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist For those of us who’ve raised children, I’m sure we each had more than a few guidelines for our kids that were designed to keep them “on the straight and narrow.” Some were small, like sitting up straight and finishing everything on their plate. Others were broader, like getting good grades, finishing school, or getting a good job.
Their View: Waffle House diplomacy
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist For those of us who’ve raised children, I’m sure we each had more than a few guidelines for our kids that were designed to keep them “on the straight and narrow.” Some were small, like sitting up straight and finishing everything on their plate. Others were broader, like getting good grades, finishing school or getting a good job.
Jordan Brand Launches Design Studio With Mentors in Eight Cities
Key Points Jordan Brand launched the Jordan Design Studio, a global emerging-talent program. It spans eight cities: Seoul, Tokyo, Mexico City, New York, LA, Chicago, Beijing, and Shanghai. Each city is led by a mentor, including Angelo Baque (Awake NY) and Chris Gibbs (Union LA). Cohorts will reimagine the Air Jordan 1 "Love Letter," with one finalist influencing the brand.
Their View: A coin-operated democracy
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist A new phrase has entered the American chat: “coin-operated democracy.” It’s a distressing description of a growing belief that our government no longer responds equally to citizens, but instead responds inequitably to those with the deepest pockets. Across the political spectrum, Americans believe that wealth buys access, influence and lopsided, favorable outcomes.
A coin-operated democracy
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist A new phrase has entered the American chat: “Coin-Operated Democracy.” It’s a distressing description of a growing belief that our government no longer responds equally to citizens, but instead responds inequitably to those with the deepest pockets. Across the political spectrum, Americans believe that wealth buys access, influence, and lopsided, favorable outcomes.
Their View: Don’t let them die
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist A private invite from an unknown veteran got me there. I was not prepared for what followed on that crisp Memorial Day morning at zero eight hundred hours. Keeping them alive Lined carefully across a lawn were rows of military boots. Worn combat boots, jump boots, tanker boots, cold-weather boots and desert boots all in perfect formation. Each represented a fallen or missing American service member.
Don’t let them die
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist A private invite from an unknown veteran got me there. I was not prepared for what followed on that crisp Memorial Day morning at zero eight hundred hours. Keeping them alive Lined carefully across a lawn were rows of military boots. Worn combat boots, jump boots, tanker boots, cold-weather boots, and desert boots all in perfect formation. Each represented a fallen or missing American service member.
Getac presenterar CommandCore: Fjärrstyrning av drönare för yrkesverksamma i krävande miljöer
A field engineer using a Getac rugged tablet to control drones to inspect utilities operations Getac CommandCore erbjuder fjärrstyrning av drönare för en mängd olika land-, sjö- och luftapplikationer I takt med att användningen av drönare ökar inom en rad olika branscher världen över, ökar också efterfrågan på heltäckande fjärrstyrningssteknik avsevärt” — Amanda Ward, EMEA Senior Director of Technology & Services på Getac TELFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, May 26, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Kort om...
Their View: Building country roads
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist The May 2026 primary elections are over in Ohio, and the field is set for those partisan candidates to appear on your November general election ballot. The decisions we all make this year will affect the policies and direction of our communities for two, four and six years. County-wide offices, state representatives, state senate, statewide offices, governor and the United States Senate are all up for grabs.
Building country roads
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist The May 2026 primary elections are over in Ohio, and the field is set for those partisan candidates to appear on your November general election ballot. The decisions we all make this year will affect the policies and direction of our communities for two, four, and six years. County-wide offices, state representatives, state senate, statewide offices, governor, and the United States Senate are all up for grabs.
Getac Announces CommandCore: Remote Drone Control Solution for Utilities Professionals
A field engineer using a Getac rugged tablet to control drones to inspect utilities operations Getac has announced the launch of its brand new CommandCore rugged drone control solution aimed at utilities field operations engineers and teams.
Getac Presents its Vision for the Future of the Utilities Industry at Utility Week Live 2026
Utility workers use Getac rugged laptop to check on operations Getac will showcase its range of rugged laptops, tablets & AI solutions for utilities professionals at Utility Week Live, 19-20th May at NEC Birmingham, UK.
Their View: Where everybody knows your name
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist A few weeks back, my son and I were working on a curtain drain that the roots of an unfriendly tree had visited. A quick visit to the local hardware store was just the ticket since I knew they rented heavy-duty eels complete with the appropriate root cutter.
ODQA Demonstrates Breakthrough 800°C Solar Heat and Aluminium Melt, Targeting Hard-to-Abate Industrial Emissions
Odqa receiver catching sunlight from mirrors to achieve 800 C solar thermal heat Odqa achieved 800°C solar thermal heat in field trials in Spain, aluminium melting in UK lab and targets industrial sectors reliant on fossil fuels for heat The reason most heavy industry hasn't decarbonised its heat isn't a lack of ambition, it's the lack of a solution that works at the temperature and cost profile they actually need.” — Chris Kimmett, CEO of Odqa OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, May 5, 2026 /...
Agriculture’s Stockholm Syndrome problem
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist In 2018, when the administration launched its first tariff war, American farmers were told to brace for impact. Export markets that farmers and rural communities built over decades began to erode overnight. China, Mexico, and other key buyers turned elsewhere. Commodity prices collapsed. Amid the damage, farmers were handed a narrative from the White House: You are patriots for enduring short-term pain for long-term national gain.
Their View: Agriculture’s Stockholm syndrome problem
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist In 2018, when the administration launched its first tariff war, American farmers were told to brace for impact. Export markets that farmers and rural communities built over decades began to erode overnight. China, Mexico and other key buyers turned elsewhere. Commodity prices collapsed. Amid the damage, farmers were handed a narrative from the White House: you are patriots for enduring short-term pain for long-term national gain.
Their View: Keep your ice cream untainted
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist I believe the United States of America is exceptional. I am proud that our nation was founded on values that include revolutionary ideas of liberty, equity, and individual rights, rather than on ethnicity or heritage. I’m proud of our “frontier spirit” that encourages self-reliance and individualism. I’m proud of the constitutional structure that guides us.
Their View: Exceptional and dangerous consequences
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist I believe the United States of America is exceptional. I am proud that our nation was founded on values that include revolutionary ideas of liberty, equity and individual rights, rather than on ethnicity or heritage. I’m proud of our “frontier spirit” that encourages self-reliance and individualism. I’m proud of the constitutional structure that guides us.
Their View: Keep your ice cream untainted
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Few public servants in modern American history have embodied both institutional loyalty and steady resolve while upholding the core values of the United States Marine Corps: honor, courage, and commitment. He was born in 1944 in New York City and raised in a family that valued education, structure, and service. At New England’s prestigious St. Paul’s School, he was shaped by a culture rooted in tradition and personal responsibility.
Safford Lions celebrate 75 years of service to the Gila Valley
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Opinion: Medicare disadvantage
Country Life, Opinions, Top Headlines By Chris Gibbs It was early this past October, on a Saturday, when Dad called to ask if I could take him to the eye doctor the following Tuesday. He was having trouble seeing out of his right eye and decided not to drive. “Sure,” I said. “I’ll pick you up, and maybe we’ll do the Waffle House after.” When I arrived Tuesday morning, he was dressed, but was unusually unstable as we maneuvered into the truck and off to the doctor.
Their View: Be skilled, not stuck
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Politicians, policymakers, and employers agree we need more labor in the skilled trades. Electricians, carpenters, welders, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and more are in demand. The consensus seems to be we need to route more of our young people into apprenticeships and trade schools as an alternative to a robust college education. Even presidents and aspiring candidates are aligned.
Their View: Be skilled, not stuck
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Politicians, policymakers, and employers agree we need more labor in the skilled trades. Electricians, carpenters, welders, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and more are in demand. The consensus seems to be we need to route more of our young people into apprenticeships and trade schools as an alternative to a robust college education. Even presidents and aspiring candidates are aligned.
Their View: Time to get engaged
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Spring is in the air! Time to quit being alone! Time to get engaged! No, I’m not talking about joining with a spouse to grow a family; I’m talking about joining a club, group, or organization. I’m talking about growing a community! In 2000, political scientist Robert D. Putnam published “Bowling Alone.” His work examined the decline of social capital in the United States and its implications for democracy, including civic life.
Quantum Motion Appoints Seasoned Tech Executive as President & CCO to Lead Company Expansion and Commercialisation Original
LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quantum Motion has appointed Hugo Saleh as President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to capitalise on the rapidly growing market demand for quantum computing. Founded in 2017 by leading researchers from Oxford University and University College London, Quantum Motion is accelerating its shift to productisation to meet market needs.
Their View: Time to get engaged
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist Spring is in the air! Time to quit being alone! Time to get engaged! No, I’m not talking about joining with a spouse to grow a family; I’m talking about joining a club, group, or organization. I’m talking about growing a community! In 2000, political scientist Robert D. Putnam published “Bowling Alone.” His work examined the decline of social capital in the United States and its implications for democracy, including civic life.
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist In 1971, American singer-songwriter Carole King wrote her iconic folk-rock piece, “You’ve Got a Friend.” King got her inspiration from a line in James Taylor’s 1970 classic, “Fire and Rain” that read, “I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.” Today, I can’t help but wonder if our nation is on the precipice of those “lonely times” where we can’t find a friend.
Their View: Everybody needs a friend
From Where I Sit By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist In 1971, American singer-songwriter Carole King wrote her iconic folk-rock piece, “You’ve Got a Friend.” King got her inspiration from a line in James Taylor’s 1970 classic, “Fire and Rain” that read, “I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.” Today, I can’t help but wonder if our nation is on the precipice of those “lonely times” where we can’t find a friend.
Their View: Rebuilding the brand with Demonstrated Values
By Chris Gibbs Contributing columnist They say the Democratic Party brand in rural America is damaged. I say, not so fast, and not on my watch. Or better yet, “Hold my beer.” In marketing, ‘brand’ is everything. And how your brand is both projected and protected can be the difference between relevance and insignificance. In Shelby County, Ohio, from the 1980s through the early 2000s, fifty percent or greater of the countywide elected officials were Democrats.
Sony Innovation Fund Joins Largest UK Quantum Investment in Second Close of Quantum Motion’s Funding Round
Sony Innovation Fund is making its first investment in quantum computing with Quantum Motion LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 24, 2023/ EINPresswire.com/ -- Sony Innovation Fund has become the latest high-profile investor to back Quantum Motion, a UK-based quantum computing scale-up founded by Professor John Morton, University College London (UCL), and Professor Simon Benjamin, Oxford University.
American Rare Earths Limited (ASX:ARR) Metallurgical Tests at Halleck Creek Indicate Low Mining, Processing Costs
American Rare Earths Limited (ASX:ARR) (OTCMKTS:ARRNF) (FRA:1BHA) is able to report that at its Halleck Creek rare earths elements project in Albany County, Wyoming, USA, metallurgical tests have paved the way for a potentially low-cost mining and processing operation using conventional technology. The company, which is also progressing the La Paz REE project in Arizona, is positioning itself to be a key player in the North American supply chain for the renewable future.
American Rare Earth Limited Metallurgical Tests at Halleck Creek Indicate Low Mining, Processing Costs | MarketScreener
Sydney, Australia (ABN Newswire) - American Rare Earth Limited (ASX:ARR) (OTCMKTS:ARRNF) (FRA:1BHA) is able to report that at its Halleck Creek rare earths elements project in Albany County, Wyoming, USA, metallurgical tests have paved the way for a potentially low-cost mining and processing operation using conventional technology.
Safford Lions celebrate 72 years of community service
Oct. 10, 1950, may not have been too significant a date to most people, but to many volunteers here in the Gila Valley it holds great importance. Feeling a need for community service support, a small group of community-minded businessmen came together on that date to form a local service group. The Safford Lions Club celebrates 72 continuous years of service to our valley this month and with over 95 men and women members, they appear to be stronger and more vibrant than ever.
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