This gives us a very persistent presence in these portals and browsers, with voice-over-IP [Internet protocol], ... The ability to read more

This gives us a very persistent presence in these portals and browsers, with voice-over-IP [Internet protocol], ... The ability to attach other services and applications to that voice service was very much a part of our strategy.

I have asked (commission economists) to give me interim forecasts twice a year as well as the standard forecasts that read more

I have asked (commission economists) to give me interim forecasts twice a year as well as the standard forecasts that we get twice a year.

My life will be sour grapes and ashes without you.

My life will be sour grapes and ashes without you.

One of my favorite tunes we cover is by Barry Cowsill, an artist I recently got into. He was a read more

One of my favorite tunes we cover is by Barry Cowsill, an artist I recently got into. He was a New Orleans native and recently passed away from hurricane Katrina.

I think it's a really wonderful way of looking at leadership development. What we're saying is, if you understand the read more

I think it's a really wonderful way of looking at leadership development. What we're saying is, if you understand the broad issues that make up the life of the city, if you understand its history, if you understand its architecture and its neighborhood and its place, if you understand some of the ethical dilemmas that leaders must face as they make different choices about a city, and if you can articulate that in some kind of a creative process, then you are prepared to take an active role in decisions and choices that affect your life as well as the city's.

This is a major step in making riding the bus easier.

This is a major step in making riding the bus easier.

The employment picture remains fairly grim, and that's having a dampening effect on measures of consumer confidence. And we have read more

The employment picture remains fairly grim, and that's having a dampening effect on measures of consumer confidence. And we have higher energy prices, which is another drag on consumer confidence and a 'tax' on consumer spending.

Most employees view base salary as a barometer of their worth, so thinking about a steady decrease in the amount read more

Most employees view base salary as a barometer of their worth, so thinking about a steady decrease in the amount of money being provided to them has had a psychological impact. That's why organizations looked to variable pay as a way to counteract that -- until recently.

If you have what you want to say inside, and if you are crying for something that is true inside, read more

If you have what you want to say inside, and if you are crying for something that is true inside, it doesn't matter. The camera always sees it.