I was in Havana this past Friday when Yoani Sanchez was snatched by Cuban police and brutally beaten. The officers didn't draw blood this time--after all, they are professionals--but they left enough bruises and welts to remind her and others that using the Internet to defy the regime can get...

Billy's Bakery enjoys a loyal following that keeps both its Manhattan locations buzzing throughout the day. But what really drives a line out the door are the daily "tweets" to its diehard followers on Twitter. Several times a day 300 or so loyal customers receive brief messages ("Lemon tarts are...

From smart grids to complicated "cap-and-trade" schemes, the Obama Administration has taken a catholic view to any and all means to dramatically reduce US dependence on foreign energy -- while at the same time lowering pollution levels and mitigating climate effects. Problem is, often the search for grand solutions overlooks...