The interest is so intense at some Southern California schools that students might start rioting if their school didn't have read more

The interest is so intense at some Southern California schools that students might start rioting if their school didn't have an academic decathlon coach. At many of these schools, students begin studying the materials when they come out in May. They've been pushing decathlon at these schools for years.

Some of it people will have to see. Once they see it, they will understand.

Some of it people will have to see. Once they see it, they will understand.

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of read more

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of training camp so he could attend a reception in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month held at the White House. The highlight came when President Bush thanked Arroyo for attending.] Honestly, ... I was sort of surprised he knew my name.

We had great intensity the second half. But half a game is not going to get it done against a read more

We had great intensity the second half. But half a game is not going to get it done against a good team. The opportunities were definitely there. We got some great defensive stops, but we couldn't convert on the other side.

We are sad and worried with what has been happening. People need to go to the stadium only to cheer read more

We are sad and worried with what has been happening. People need to go to the stadium only to cheer for their clubs, to enjoy the (matches).

[A rep for the event said a reason was not given for the stars' absence (but Garner is due in read more

[A rep for the event said a reason was not given for the stars' absence (but Garner is due in November) and added,] They're very tight-lipped about their private lives. ... next year there'll be the three of us.

The holy grail of our research is to convince those cells to regenerate, but now, we need to first understand read more

The holy grail of our research is to convince those cells to regenerate, but now, we need to first understand what the composition of hair cells are and how they develop. We believe that a molecular understanding of the function of hair cells is needed to ultimately prevent hearing loss, and stimulate the regeneration of hair cells in mammals.

Al Jolson was one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived.

Al Jolson was one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived.

You're looking for a growth company in a growth industry with good management and a good balance sheet,

You're looking for a growth company in a growth industry with good management and a good balance sheet,