François Mitterrand was the last king of France. France today is no longer a truly independent nation, but not yet read more

François Mitterrand was the last king of France. France today is no longer a truly independent nation, but not yet part of a global European nation. We're in a no man's land. There is a longing for a monarch and a request for a stronger president.

I think their response has been very measured.

I think their response has been very measured.

The Times will not comment on the meeting, but one can only imagine the president?s desperation. The problem was not read more

The Times will not comment on the meeting, but one can only imagine the president?s desperation. The problem was not that the disclosures would compromise national security, as Bush claimed at his press conference. ...No, Bush was desperate to keep the Times from running this important story?which the paper had already inexplicably held for a year?because he knew that it would reveal him as a law-breaker.

Judges selected Intermec as the winner in this category based on its ability to deliver cutting-edge innovative value to customers read more

Judges selected Intermec as the winner in this category based on its ability to deliver cutting-edge innovative value to customers while working closely with IBM to both benchmark and extend those solutions and technologies. Intermec is combining technology expertise with business insight to help its clients innovate on important business issues and realize real efficiencies.

Of all afflictions, the worst is self-contempt.

Of all afflictions, the worst is self-contempt.

The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout read more

The superstition was that disability of any sort was the mark of the devil. The phrases are in languages throughout Europe: the devil's hoof, the devil's horn mark. It reaches back to early Christianity and the middle ages. Where a child was born out of wedlock, the church cooked up the impression that you'd done something sinful, and something dreadful would result. You will still find, particularly in Greece, people doing a little sign when they see a very badly disabled child – it needs warding off.

I like to eat good food. I cook and collect wine. I like going for long walks when I can.

I like to eat good food. I cook and collect wine. I like going for long walks when I can.

We fear that in a pressure situation he can repeat this action (stabbing). We advise people to exercise caution and read more

We fear that in a pressure situation he can repeat this action (stabbing). We advise people to exercise caution and contact police if they meet this man.

I definitely think it's possible. We were all holding back in qualifying and I think in the finals there's going read more

I definitely think it's possible. We were all holding back in qualifying and I think in the finals there's going to be a lot more intensity.