People are taking some comfort in results and a feeling that the economy is getting better, but there's still some read more

People are taking some comfort in results and a feeling that the economy is getting better, but there's still some caution. We need to see more evidence of a sustainable recovery. We need companies to start seeing profits more through top-line growth than just cost-cutting measures.

It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity.

It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity.

I'm thrilled to be adding Shawn to our administrative team. He brings a lot to the table. ... Being a read more

I'm thrilled to be adding Shawn to our administrative team. He brings a lot to the table. ... Being a native of Wisconsin, he knows our state. We are getting a very well-rounded and bright person to join our staff.

We received a grant through the Discovery Project to visit the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Historical Society, and the read more

We received a grant through the Discovery Project to visit the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Historical Society, and the Oregon Zoo.

If we will not be able to reach agreements in the end, this constitution is going to be presented to read more

If we will not be able to reach agreements in the end, this constitution is going to be presented to the Iraqis in an Oct. 15 referendum. Legally we do not need the parliament to vote on the draft, but we need only a consensus so that all the Iraqis will say yes to the constitution.

Marriage is like the army. Everybody complains, but you'd be surprised at how many re-enlist.

Marriage is like the army. Everybody complains, but you'd be surprised at how many re-enlist.

But he got away. He's a hero. He should be back here with us, too.

But he got away. He's a hero. He should be back here with us, too.

Nobody drank, ... We were clean livin' rock 'n' rollers, good 'ol boys who just wanted to make music and read more

Nobody drank, ... We were clean livin' rock 'n' rollers, good 'ol boys who just wanted to make music and took everything for granted. We didn't want a million dollars, we wanted more gigs.

The latest GDP figure confirms Japan's economy is now on a solid recovery trend with consumer spending, wages and employment read more

The latest GDP figure confirms Japan's economy is now on a solid recovery trend with consumer spending, wages and employment all showing improvement. There are more than enough reasons to expect that domestic demand-related stocks will rise further.