People had expected everyone to miss the quarter so it's not surprising that they missed. Market conditions are especially challenging read more

People had expected everyone to miss the quarter so it's not surprising that they missed. Market conditions are especially challenging for some of these companies, and they are now getting down to a point where they can drive a profitable business model.

It is a trend that is certainly being noticed around the country.

It is a trend that is certainly being noticed around the country.

He was a man of the people, so this is a wonderful tribute; he loved America and it's fitting that read more

He was a man of the people, so this is a wonderful tribute; he loved America and it's fitting that the country recognizes him as a national treasure.

Quite a nasty piece of work. Not the sort of person you'd want to have dinner with. [On the subject read more

Quite a nasty piece of work. Not the sort of person you'd want to have dinner with. [On the subject of Mr. Bean].

What's really important is the emergence of a political class that would agree on the rules of the game.

What's really important is the emergence of a political class that would agree on the rules of the game.

Well, January is slow. ... Why not?

Well, January is slow. ... Why not?

She tells enough white lies to ice a wedding cake.

She tells enough white lies to ice a wedding cake.

It seems to be a regular pattern.

It seems to be a regular pattern.

Upon closer inspection many of the allegedly negative implications of rising international trade and investment for jobs, wages and living read more

Upon closer inspection many of the allegedly negative implications of rising international trade and investment for jobs, wages and living standards are belied by the evidence,