We recognize the duty of governments to combat crime, but this is a knee-jerk response -- it shows that China's read more

We recognize the duty of governments to combat crime, but this is a knee-jerk response -- it shows that China's 'Strike Hard' crime campaign mentality is still prevalent, at least in some parts of the country. There is no evidence that the death penalty deters crime more effectively than other punishments.

So that the old joy, modest as cake, as wine and friendship Will stay with us at the last, backed read more

So that the old joy, modest as cake, as wine and friendship Will stay with us at the last, backed by the night Whose ruse gave it our final meaning

Now reality is beginning to sink in -- that Asia is basically a long-term workout. I really don't see much read more

Now reality is beginning to sink in -- that Asia is basically a long-term workout. I really don't see much relief from Asia for quite a while. I think we'll get tired of hearing about Asia before the year is over, but it's really earnings that's key. It's growth that's really the issue.

She's like John Havlicek right now.

She's like John Havlicek right now.

The continued weakness in a number of components of the index suggests that it's more than just high oil prices read more

The continued weakness in a number of components of the index suggests that it's more than just high oil prices that are ailing the economy.

We've had some tough basketball games this year. There's going to be some tough ones down the road. The Perry read more

We've had some tough basketball games this year. There's going to be some tough ones down the road. The Perry game Tuesday is just as important to us. Tonight we came out with a real sense of purpose and things worked out well for us.

The weakness of the current security services in dealing with such crimes ... led to all these explosions.

The weakness of the current security services in dealing with such crimes ... led to all these explosions.

I also know all the clubs in the Premiership that blanked me.

I also know all the clubs in the Premiership that blanked me.

(Womack) could pull those single-wides off and put two nice double-wides on that property without even coming before this board,

(Womack) could pull those single-wides off and put two nice double-wides on that property without even coming before this board,