Baseball endures as America's game amid talk of doom
Gene A Budig argues baseball's attendance will hit a record 74 million in 2005, with minor leagues drawing 42 million, revenue surpassing 4.6 billion, and tickets averaging 19.82 dollars. He credits affordability, family appeal, revenue sharing, and stronger steroid testing, while urging tougher posturing in collective bargaining to protect the game's integrity. Budig, a former university president and MLB executive, promotes The Inside Pitch and More.
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Blair’s bid for a stable, global leadership in Europe
Jim Hoagland argues for a re election of Tony Blair as Britain’s prime minister citing his strong stance on American power in global affairs. He notes Blair’s role in modernizing Labour, boosting Britain as a Europe US bridge, and shaping the G8 and EU influence on energy and democracy.
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