We all lean towards the koa because that's what Hawaii is known for. But it's tough to work with, especially read more

We all lean towards the koa because that's what Hawaii is known for. But it's tough to work with, especially when you get the curly koa. Because of the complexity of the grain, it's a very challenging wood. Mango is a fabulous wood and it's underrated. For some reason, it doesn't carry the influence that koa does. Mango is some beautiful wood. I work some 30 varieties, generally, because I love the variety.

I think there's been an Angela Merkel -factor, as well as something more subtle happening.

I think there's been an Angela Merkel -factor, as well as something more subtle happening.

I started out with comedy in college, but had my major in Recreation Administration - which meant I wasn't going read more

I started out with comedy in college, but had my major in Recreation Administration - which meant I wasn't going to get a real job - so I started doing a little standup.

Christian musicians are certainly as talented as any performers in mainstream music. Yet, these Christian artists also have positive images read more

Christian musicians are certainly as talented as any performers in mainstream music. Yet, these Christian artists also have positive images and messages.

I got off stage and this guy walked up to me. He's like this ball of energy. His name was read more

I got off stage and this guy walked up to me. He's like this ball of energy. His name was Lawrence Mathis, a manager. He said. 'I like what you're doing, and I'd like to talk to you. What are your plans? What are you doing?' I said, 'You caught me at a bad time, because I'm probably moving home in a couple of months.' But I met with him that next Monday and told him what was going on. He said, 'Give me a year to work with you.' I said, 'l don't have a year. I've got six months, at best.' He said, 'All right. Six months.' Five weeks later we got offered a deal from Broken Bow.

Technology stocks were bought as some news, like that about Toshiba today, surprised investors who weren't expecting much from the read more

Technology stocks were bought as some news, like that about Toshiba today, surprised investors who weren't expecting much from the industry.

One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.

One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.

The budget surplus is real, not imagined, and it means that the tax is no longer needed,

The budget surplus is real, not imagined, and it means that the tax is no longer needed,

It has a coarse texture and a rich, beefy taste only matched by hanger steak,

It has a coarse texture and a rich, beefy taste only matched by hanger steak,