Will the animated avatars come out on the market? Yes. Will people buy them? Yes. They're fun and entertaining. But read more

Will the animated avatars come out on the market? Yes. Will people buy them? Yes. They're fun and entertaining. But there's a limit to what consumers will spend -- they're already buying games, ring tones, videos, and music. The average cell-phone bill is already around $50. And consumers have shown [a willingness] to spend an extra 5% to 10% a month for data services. But they're not going to spend an unlimited amount for more and more services.

We are extremely excited about our opportunity in Indianapolis. You can see why anyone in the banking business would be. read more

We are extremely excited about our opportunity in Indianapolis. You can see why anyone in the banking business would be. Our sweet spot in business is really small- and mid-market-type business lending in addition to retail banking. Indianapolis has seen a lot of growth in small businesses. That's where our growth will come from.

Writers must fortify themselves with pride and egotism as best they can. The process is analogous to using sandbags and read more

Writers must fortify themselves with pride and egotism as best they can. The process is analogous to using sandbags and loose timbers to protect a house against flood. Writers are vulnerable creatures like anyone else. For what do they have in reality? Not sandbags, not timbers. Just a flimsy reputation and a name.

Often, taking stock takes place in the context of a crisis. This is maybe a not-so-painful way to do it.

Often, taking stock takes place in the context of a crisis. This is maybe a not-so-painful way to do it.

If he regains competence, then the state can proceed with their case.

If he regains competence, then the state can proceed with their case.

Obviously, the economy ails from important secular imbalances; there's a lot to be concerned about. But the cyclical forces indicate read more

Obviously, the economy ails from important secular imbalances; there's a lot to be concerned about. But the cyclical forces indicate that, at least over the coming quarters, visibility is high.

They'd say, 'Thank you, but it's the people on the coast we're most concerned about,'

They'd say, 'Thank you, but it's the people on the coast we're most concerned about,'

It's a juried show. We look at the crafts and make sure they are handmade. We try to be careful read more

It's a juried show. We look at the crafts and make sure they are handmade. We try to be careful about the balance so we have a mix of everything.

We regret any disruption of service or inconvenience our patients and local physicians have experienced.

We regret any disruption of service or inconvenience our patients and local physicians have experienced.