We certainly appreciate our working relationship with the mayor and his office.

We certainly appreciate our working relationship with the mayor and his office.

The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout read more

The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout Europe: the devil's hoof, the devil's horn mark. It reaches back to early Christianity and the middle ages. Where a child was born out of wedlock, the church cooked up the impression that you'd done something sinful, and something dreadful would result. You will still find, particularly in Greece, people doing a little sign when they see a very badly disabled child – it needs warding off.

The pressure is Iran and oil, and a correction in Apple's stock, but it's resilient in the face of that. read more

The pressure is Iran and oil, and a correction in Apple's stock, but it's resilient in the face of that. The vital signs look reasonable.

From what I recollect, the audiences in India are very discerning and know how to appreciate real music.

From what I recollect, the audiences in India are very discerning and know how to appreciate real music.

She also won the gold medal in the Super Quiz and essay components. I've done essay judging since I began read more

She also won the gold medal in the Super Quiz and essay components. I've done essay judging since I began serving as coordinator in 2000, and Emma's essay was one of the best I've seen.

I'm delighted we have a general manager who is in demand.

I'm delighted we have a general manager who is in demand.

Bet your parents were proud of you, ... Even now, he has a bumper sticker on his truck showing off read more

Bet your parents were proud of you, ... Even now, he has a bumper sticker on his truck showing off about collecting beer cans. Imagine. I have the beer can husband.

I got the impression the terms were coming together for them, but I don't know for sure. I think they read more

I got the impression the terms were coming together for them, but I don't know for sure. I think they are angling for an afternoon news conference. Whether it happens or not remains to be seen.

This deal makes sense for both companies. Bank of New York has been expanding in the custodial business and doing read more

This deal makes sense for both companies. Bank of New York has been expanding in the custodial business and doing a fine job. This shift out of distribution is an ideal fit for J.P. Morgan.