Rivalry adds so much to the charms of one's conquests

Rivalry adds so much to the charms of one's conquests

These paintings originally were painted for people who just wanted to relax and escape the realities of their world, like read more

These paintings originally were painted for people who just wanted to relax and escape the realities of their world, like pollution and overpopulation. And they still offer us a tremendous escape. They're really just luscious paintings. There's nothing that can substitute for art that is about sensuality and beauty, and that's what we're offering.

The main worry short term is the drop in the Nasdaq. The U.S. didn't back up Argentina today, so there's read more

The main worry short term is the drop in the Nasdaq. The U.S. didn't back up Argentina today, so there's still a bit of worry about that.

I'm spending a year dead for tax reasons.

I'm spending a year dead for tax reasons.

It was about as different from home as I could imagine.

It was about as different from home as I could imagine.

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first read more

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first three weeks, isn't as steep this season. Now that we've had a year to work with the kids, I think we can build on our success.

"Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, goddam 'em, let 'em wait!"[Ethan Allen, to his physician who said "General, I read more

"Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, goddam 'em, let 'em wait!"[Ethan Allen, to his physician who said "General, I fear the angels are waiting for you", quoted in Saturday Review, April 5, 1958]

The gap has only widened in the immediate years. In 1980, China and India were comparable on data.

The gap has only widened in the immediate years. In 1980, China and India were comparable on data.

I don't think this is a bearish report because average hourly earnings are ticking up significantly. That is obviously a read more

I don't think this is a bearish report because average hourly earnings are ticking up significantly. That is obviously a direct driver of inflation.