It's become an embarrassment of a sort. [Having elections] was not something the UAE wanted to be behind in. They read more

It's become an embarrassment of a sort. [Having elections] was not something the UAE wanted to be behind in. They see themselves as leaders. They also found out you can't have a global city and a closed one.

The issues seem to be the changing environment that we live in. There's much more access to in-home entertainment, there's read more

The issues seem to be the changing environment that we live in. There's much more access to in-home entertainment, there's much more competition with lots of different kinds of arts, and there's a lot more fear of the unknown.

So often, it's the men and their business dealings that make it down through history. But this gives us a read more

So often, it's the men and their business dealings that make it down through history. But this gives us a chance to look at the females of these times and the strong roles they played in society.

Good grammar develops over time, so relax and put down the red pen. Kids need to make mistakes in writing read more

Good grammar develops over time, so relax and put down the red pen. Kids need to make mistakes in writing to move toward correctness. They freeze up if they think you'll pounce on every error. You want your daughters to keep writing, since this is the best way for them to develop strong usage skills.

At the moment, they police don't come down here unless they have to - that's why the bus was set read more

At the moment, they police don't come down here unless they have to - that's why the bus was set on fire - so that the police would have to respond and come down here. And when they did, some of the lads were waiting and had a crack at them.

Discord occasions a momentary distress to the ear, which remains unsatisfied, and even uneasy, until it hears something better.

Discord occasions a momentary distress to the ear, which remains unsatisfied, and even uneasy, until it hears something better.

I have improved a lot. I think it's strength, age, experience, and attitude. Plus, I'm really, really fit.

I have improved a lot. I think it's strength, age, experience, and attitude. Plus, I'm really, really fit.

What you are getting is a knee-jerk reaction to the drop in oil prices.

What you are getting is a knee-jerk reaction to the drop in oil prices.

I think this is an issue that should not be politicized but has to be addressed with clinical objectivity.

I think this is an issue that should not be politicized but has to be addressed with clinical objectivity.