This has certainly been an exceptional year. The index surged to record highs that no one had expected. High oil read more

This has certainly been an exceptional year. The index surged to record highs that no one had expected. High oil prices played a pivotal role in the market's magnificent run, as they did in stock markets in neighboring oil-rich Gulf States.

I'm not surprised by the intensity, I didn't have to play it up to my girls at all. They knew read more

I'm not surprised by the intensity, I didn't have to play it up to my girls at all. They knew how important this game was. I knew if both teams played at the top of their games, it could go either way. But the conditions do dictate the game a little.

As long as there is aggression against an Arab country, and as long as there is a war close to read more

As long as there is aggression against an Arab country, and as long as there is a war close to our borders, the danger continues.

The right half of the brain controls the left half of the body. This means that only left handed people read more

The right half of the brain controls the left half of the body. This means that only left handed people are in their right mind.

Beauty and grace command the world.

Beauty and grace command the world.

A week ago, you could sense the soul of New Orleans from the people who were still around. There's no read more

A week ago, you could sense the soul of New Orleans from the people who were still around. There's no people. It's like trying to interview someone's guitar.

Chip is an outstanding executive with solid resources industry experience.

Chip is an outstanding executive with solid resources industry experience.

I've had the chance to watch Hilary develop for the past six or seven years and I am proud to read more

I've had the chance to watch Hilary develop for the past six or seven years and I am proud to have her as a part of this program. She has great hands and I think the combination of hockey and soccer helped with her development of the game. She has off the ball awareness and is a very finesse player. She will look to come in and play for us in the midfield and up front.

[These others -- the overwhelming majority of Iraq's people -- have repeatedly given every indication of valuing their newfound freedom: read more

[These others -- the overwhelming majority of Iraq's people -- have repeatedly given every indication of valuing their newfound freedom: voting in two elections at the risk of their lives, preparing for a third, writing and ratifying a constitution granting more freedoms than exist in any country in the entire Arab Middle East.] The secret is out, ... There is something decent unfolding in Iraq. It's unfolding in the shadow of a terrible insurgency, but a society is finding its way to constitutional politics.