When it's all said and done, this year may be even more gratifying than last year,

When it's all said and done, this year may be even more gratifying than last year,

They [tax protestors] can pack whatever chambers they want, and they can scream and rant all they want. This is read more

They [tax protestors] can pack whatever chambers they want, and they can scream and rant all they want. This is one vote they're never going to get on their side.

On many levels, the British presence is more sustainable. It is safer in the Shiite south, and casualties are low.

On many levels, the British presence is more sustainable. It is safer in the Shiite south, and casualties are low.

There were some concerns out in the public. I wouldn't call it an outcry, but there were some concerns expressed.

There were some concerns out in the public. I wouldn't call it an outcry, but there were some concerns expressed.

There's life after 401(k).

There's life after 401(k).

People have to minimize the use of home equity for short term financial needs. Get your budget in order. Home read more

People have to minimize the use of home equity for short term financial needs. Get your budget in order. Home equity lines of credit are for long-term financial needs. They were not meant to buy cars and trips and fuel overspending.

I think we just started to play hockey. It was pretty torturous for the first two periods there. We had read more

I think we just started to play hockey. It was pretty torturous for the first two periods there. We had a few brief moments in there where we did play good or looked all right, but, for the most part, we looked like a pee-wee team out there.

I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were read more

I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were I not afraid of exposing them to danger.

Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is read more

Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is never respected there, but only made use of. We will have such-a-one, for he sings prettily; we will invite such-a-one to a ball, for he dances well; we will have such-a-one at supper, for he is always joking and laughing; we will ask another because he plays deep at all games, or because he can drink a great deal. These are all vilifying distinctions, mortifying preferences, and exclude all ideas of esteem and regard. Whoever is had (as it is called) in company for the sake of any one thing singly, is singly that thing, and will never be considered in any other light; consequently never respected, let his merits be what they will.