[Abrams described a historically significant episode that revealed how the medical establishment -not just the government- has upheld prohibition.] In read more

[Abrams described a historically significant episode that revealed how the medical establishment -not just the government- has upheld prohibition.] In 1997 after the law was changed in California, Jerome Kassirer, who was Editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, wrote an editorial on medical marijuana called 'federal foolishness,' saying 'We know this drug works, everybody has their anecdotal experience of people who have benefited from it, get over it, reschedule it, make it schedule 2.' Unfortunately, ... he very shortly thereafter became no longer the editor in chief of the New England Journal of Medicine.

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first read more

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first three weeks, isn't as steep this season. Now that we've had a year to work with the kids, I think we can build on our success.

We are actively at the bargaining table, and we already have agreements with one-third of our work force, and the read more

We are actively at the bargaining table, and we already have agreements with one-third of our work force, and the terms are reasonable and fair. Obviously we're going to have similar agreements with ... these other unions.

Arrogant powers intend to make countries local and national economy bankrupt in an attempt to make more benefits from establishing read more

Arrogant powers intend to make countries local and national economy bankrupt in an attempt to make more benefits from establishing a big market

[Maybe she simply cared in a self-protective way.] Doing something on impulse, ... well, it can work, but there are read more

[Maybe she simply cared in a self-protective way.] Doing something on impulse, ... well, it can work, but there are a lot of examples that say, 'Better to leave well alone and do what you can as a reporter.' You do get into situations where you think, 'What should I do? Shouldn't I intervene? Shouldn't I do something?' I think if you get to that point you have to make a decision. I've said to people, if you feel it's wrong just being a reporter and you can't do enough, well it's time to become an aid worker and train to be someone who really knows what to do. No good standing around snapping a notebook.

If I had a thousand major shareholders that I know would be selling stock because of portfolio diversification, I would read more

If I had a thousand major shareholders that I know would be selling stock because of portfolio diversification, I would rather do a secondary offering than have them sell in dribs and drabs. It makes a lot of sense to do it in one fell swoop.

Our growth has been quite measured. It's never been our intent to impose a lot of restaurants on the world read more

Our growth has been quite measured. It's never been our intent to impose a lot of restaurants on the world but rather to keep pace with the demand for our food. We've very methodically entered new markets and built in our existing markets based on the demand and what our opportunity has been.

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of read more

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of last-minute shopping-or attaches the name of St. Patrick to the day of the year that bartenders fear most.

The second day of a diet is always easier than the first. By the second day you're off it.

The second day of a diet is always easier than the first. By the second day you're off it.