Since the first quarter, the earnings surprises have been getting smaller and we expect that to continue based on anecdotal read more

Since the first quarter, the earnings surprises have been getting smaller and we expect that to continue based on anecdotal evidence that analysts know the economy's moving faster and all the pre-announcements that come out now.

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning read more

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.

Seems like Tokyo stocks hit the short-term bottom on Monday. Now investors are comfortable about buying and giving a positive read more

Seems like Tokyo stocks hit the short-term bottom on Monday. Now investors are comfortable about buying and giving a positive reaction to good corporate earnings.

People got the right to know they live next door to a dog that's declared dangerous.

People got the right to know they live next door to a dog that's declared dangerous.

Higher fuel and energy prices have hit purchasing power, amid a high inflation rate.

Higher fuel and energy prices have hit purchasing power, amid a high inflation rate.

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly read more

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation. - The Would-be Gentleman.

These numbers prove once again the real power of a strong oncology franchise.

These numbers prove once again the real power of a strong oncology franchise.

Dealing with adversity is something you just can't coach or teach. You just have to deal with it. In a read more

Dealing with adversity is something you just can't coach or teach. You just have to deal with it. In a way, it's been nice because we're all learning and growing. Once we got past the stage where we were making errors, we started to understand what we are capable of doing. There's always a chance.

We're certainly aiming for that but it's hard to crystal-ball it. At the moment it's very encouraging because he's not read more

We're certainly aiming for that but it's hard to crystal-ball it. At the moment it's very encouraging because he's not feeling much [pain] at all in everyday activities, which he did before.