I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock read more

I would contend that our children are as important to the future of the country as the economy. The stock market will never depend on it, but I hope the report will annually at least focus attention on the status and condition of our children.

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a read more

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.

Now, the focus can shift back to that issue.

Now, the focus can shift back to that issue.

In terms of cricket I would rather think we get on with the game now and play to our potential, read more

In terms of cricket I would rather think we get on with the game now and play to our potential, than thinking about it too much.

Employers recognize that the value in tying awards to performance, as opposed to the holidays, better connects employees to the read more

Employers recognize that the value in tying awards to performance, as opposed to the holidays, better connects employees to the company's goals and objectives, eliminates 'entitlement' issues, and leads to increased productivity and improved business results.

The biggest problem for most people is affording the health care they need, even with Medicare. People are telling us read more

The biggest problem for most people is affording the health care they need, even with Medicare. People are telling us they can't afford to get the care they need, because Medicare supplemental policies are too expensive, medications are too expensive, and they are having trouble with special needs if they are in HMOs.

We have to win now, because this one didn't help. I was really happy with her effort on the mound. read more

We have to win now, because this one didn't help. I was really happy with her effort on the mound. The girls tried to battle back, but it was a real bummer of a day.

At the margin, it's not helpful to the stock-price performance.

At the margin, it's not helpful to the stock-price performance.

Twenty-seven points is a lot to give up in a half, not to mention in one quarter.

Twenty-seven points is a lot to give up in a half, not to mention in one quarter.