It speaks to the fact that today's Democratic Party is so out of the mainstream, it has moved so far read more

It speaks to the fact that today's Democratic Party is so out of the mainstream, it has moved so far left, that a senator who just 12 years ago supported a then-centrist Democrat -- Bill Clinton -- is unable to support today's Democratic nominee. It also speaks to the strength of the president.

Climbing K2 or floating the Grand Canyon in an inner tube. There are some things one would rather have done read more

Climbing K2 or floating the Grand Canyon in an inner tube. There are some things one would rather have done than do.

Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is read more

Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is never respected there, but only made use of. We will have such-a-one, for he sings prettily; we will invite such-a-one to a ball, for he dances well; we will have such-a-one at supper, for he is always joking and laughing; we will ask another because he plays deep at all games, or because he can drink a great deal. These are all vilifying distinctions, mortifying preferences, and exclude all ideas of esteem and regard. Whoever is had (as it is called) in company for the sake of any one thing singly, is singly that thing, and will never be considered in any other light; consequently never respected, let his merits be what they will.

They should calculate what their rate would be if adjusted in today's market and compare that with today's fixed-rate market read more

They should calculate what their rate would be if adjusted in today's market and compare that with today's fixed-rate market and assess their personal situation. Do they have adequate funds to reduce or pay off their mortgage at the end of the adjustment period?

Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.

Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.

There was a significant increase in the number of emergent CT scans performed after the release of the NCI statement read more

There was a significant increase in the number of emergent CT scans performed after the release of the NCI statement in 2002, ... As physicians we should make judicious use of CT scans a priority.

I give him a C-minus. It's better than we've had, but we've got a long way to go to get read more

I give him a C-minus. It's better than we've had, but we've got a long way to go to get this federal fiscal house in order. ... I would give him a much higher grade if he had vetoed just one (spending) bill.

We want to urge all system builders ? indeed, all Partners ? not to supply naked PCs. It is a read more

We want to urge all system builders ? indeed, all Partners ? not to supply naked PCs. It is a risk to your customers and a risk to your business ? with specifically 5 percent fewer opportunities to market software and services.

I'm absolutely sure we're having people check it out that never would have gone to a 'Christian' movie. I went read more

I'm absolutely sure we're having people check it out that never would have gone to a 'Christian' movie. I went with 30 of my close friends, and we walked away having these amazing spiritual conversations together.