There are lots of indicators that show that the economy has accelerated considerably in the first quarter.

There are lots of indicators that show that the economy has accelerated considerably in the first quarter.

Branding New York City is too broad an image these days. It's no longer as powerful on the macro level. read more

Branding New York City is too broad an image these days. It's no longer as powerful on the macro level. The trick is to find the brands that are unique, but not so niche and so in-the-know that only 12 people who live in the neighborhood will get it.

Obviously I?m disappointed. But you don?t always get everything that you want.

Obviously I?m disappointed. But you don?t always get everything that you want.

The monarch has become a symbol for cross border co-operation in North America. Let's hope it doesn't become the symbol read more

The monarch has become a symbol for cross border co-operation in North America. Let's hope it doesn't become the symbol of our common failure to protect the environment.

Dan drove like a champion, again, as he has all year long.

Dan drove like a champion, again, as he has all year long.

I expected today's stage to be drier than yesterday, because of the slightly higher altitude. The important thing was to read more

I expected today's stage to be drier than yesterday, because of the slightly higher altitude. The important thing was to stay in touch with the leaders without taking any risks and dropping too much time. It was a good day for me.

Write what should not be forgotten

Write what should not be forgotten

Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched from a swan's egg.

Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched from a swan's egg.

They just crashed down and I didn't know how to get help.

They just crashed down and I didn't know how to get help.