This is the time of year finances are on people's mind. And this is the time to think about that read more

This is the time of year finances are on people's mind. And this is the time to think about that and make small changes.

Investors should remember that if we do see companies start hitting estimates and not beating them, that wouldn't be such read more

Investors should remember that if we do see companies start hitting estimates and not beating them, that wouldn't be such a bad thing. It would mean there's less earnings management going on.

You can't make the Duchess of Windsor into Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.

You can't make the Duchess of Windsor into Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.

Sex is one of the nine reasons for reincarnation. . . the other eight are unimportant.

Sex is one of the nine reasons for reincarnation. . . the other eight are unimportant.

Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know whether the commander is a scapegoat, or if he is only read more

Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know whether the commander is a scapegoat, or if he is only one of many who should be arrested. The investigation must be conducted openly for people to have confidence that powerful figures will not be protected.

For low-priced, commodity-type products, automation is the most realistic venue as profit margins dictate that companies deploy LTC (lowest total read more

For low-priced, commodity-type products, automation is the most realistic venue as profit margins dictate that companies deploy LTC (lowest total cost of ownership) options, which are typically voice-automated, Web self-service, or offshore. For higher-priced products or consultative services such as furniture or retail financial services, the right balance between automation and live agent becomes more complex.

Tigard and Canby should be good as well. We will be right in the thick of it though.

Tigard and Canby should be good as well. We will be right in the thick of it though.

I'm going to have a big bruise.

I'm going to have a big bruise.

Me playing and wanting to start would be selfish and not a team thing. If the timing isn't there, you read more

Me playing and wanting to start would be selfish and not a team thing. If the timing isn't there, you don't have a proper working machine. You've got a Ferrari with a Nissan engine and you can't have that now. It's like wearing white socks with dress pants.