After 9/11, security cooperation with Australia became essential - it's part of the grand defense strategy of the US.

After 9/11, security cooperation with Australia became essential - it's part of the grand defense strategy of the US.

They're all equipped with multi-purpose rooms and gymnasiums, ... If we had to utilize all the schools, we could hold read more

They're all equipped with multi-purpose rooms and gymnasiums, ... If we had to utilize all the schools, we could hold 25,000 to 30,000 temporarily. That's the worst-case scenario.

There is compelling evidence suggesting that U.S. personnel have committed acts against detainees amounting to torture or cruel, inhumane, or read more

There is compelling evidence suggesting that U.S. personnel have committed acts against detainees amounting to torture or cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment.

I thought we showed a lot of poise as a team. We stayed together when Colorado State made their run read more

I thought we showed a lot of poise as a team. We stayed together when Colorado State made their run at us. The guys hung in there and it's a great win for us.

Am I the Irish comedian with half a finger? No, I'm the Irish comedian with nine and a half fingers.

Am I the Irish comedian with half a finger? No, I'm the Irish comedian with nine and a half fingers.

There is nothing that exasperates people more than a display of superior ability or brilliance in conversation. They seem pleased read more

There is nothing that exasperates people more than a display of superior ability or brilliance in conversation. They seem pleased at the time, but their envy makes them curse the conversationalist in their heart.

However, after a long pause in talks, which lasted more than a year, it would be too optimistic to expect read more

However, after a long pause in talks, which lasted more than a year, it would be too optimistic to expect any radical breakthroughs.

This year we surprised a lot of people. I'm happy now that it's done.

This year we surprised a lot of people. I'm happy now that it's done.

Selective logging negatively impacts many plants and animals and increases erosion and fires. Additionally, up to 25 percent more carbon read more

Selective logging negatively impacts many plants and animals and increases erosion and fires. Additionally, up to 25 percent more carbon dioxide is released to the atmosphere each year, above that from deforestation, from the decomposition of what the loggers leave behind.