It's Christmas in August for big energy, and consumers get lumps of coal.

It's Christmas in August for big energy, and consumers get lumps of coal.

As things stand, there is no consistent evidence that there is an increased risk of cancer associated with mobile phone read more

As things stand, there is no consistent evidence that there is an increased risk of cancer associated with mobile phone use, but we need to recognise that the statistics are not enormous. The number of people who have had long-term use of phones (and cancer) is really small,

The initial reaction is being surprised and pleased. We had feared that this was another giant step down the coast read more

The initial reaction is being surprised and pleased. We had feared that this was another giant step down the coast by this organism.

The market was quiet due to the uncertain economic situation. It was not supported by the recent strengthening in oil read more

The market was quiet due to the uncertain economic situation. It was not supported by the recent strengthening in oil prices or the strengthening in other world stock markets.

That will be the third time we'll have bowled each other this week. We're in the same league Monday and read more

That will be the third time we'll have bowled each other this week. We're in the same league Monday and Wednesday nights and, oddly, our teams were scheduled against each other both nights. He kicked our butts Monday night, so I'll have to try to get him back. But he's a great bowler.

Officially, we say we were rained out.

Officially, we say we were rained out.

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

The first three weeks were bitterly cold, but the last week was pretty darn warm.

The first three weeks were bitterly cold, but the last week was pretty darn warm.

On the local level, revenues which exceed the limit will have to be used to reduce local property taxes; at read more

On the local level, revenues which exceed the limit will have to be used to reduce local property taxes; at the state level, revenues beyond the limit can be used to reduce existing taxes or as cash rebates.