As I report in the latest issue of Forbes, global automakers frustrated by problems elsewhere in the world are now rushing to open new factories in Brazil which they see as the next frontier for long-term growth.
What unites these federal agencies is that they all consider open government to be a long-term investment in building a stronger democracy and creating a more efficient and effective government.
Van de Velde was named as the European Tour's Golfer of the Month for March after his first victory in 13 years at the Madeira Island Open two weeks ago following a long-term knee problem.
When the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee met in June, more bond purchases to push down long-term Treasury and mortgage rates were already on the table.
Jenson Button wants to sign a one-year contract with McLaren for 2012 rather than a long-term deal so he can keep the door open to a potential Ferrari drive in 2013.
Fortunately, the tools to innovate and the prevalence of open source software and entrepreneurs in the gaming industry makes me optimistic about the long-term health of gaming as a lucrative and truly exciting industry.
If we examine the facts with an open mind, if we consider the long-term ramifications of the choice we make in the upcoming election and how it will affect future generations, each of us has the potential to be a swing voter.