American newspapers write about the information economy. In contrast, Europeans speak of an 'information society.' They (the Europeans) believe business read more

American newspapers write about the information economy. In contrast, Europeans speak of an 'information society.' They (the Europeans) believe business is there to be taxed, and to support the election of politicians.

That is remarkable. While it is intriguing, it is preliminary and we'll look for other studies to confirm the finding. read more

That is remarkable. While it is intriguing, it is preliminary and we'll look for other studies to confirm the finding. Then, we need basic science to figure out how it is helping.

Simon will undergo treatment and we'll review the situation ahead of Sunday's game in Sydney.

Simon will undergo treatment and we'll review the situation ahead of Sunday's game in Sydney.

[For instance, there is a direct link between infant mortality and premature birth. Clearly the more premature an infant is read more

[For instance, there is a direct link between infant mortality and premature birth. Clearly the more premature an infant is when he is born, the greater likelihood of complications. In fact, according to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services National Center for Health Statistics, complications stemming from short gestation and low birth weight are the second leading causes of infant mortality in the United States. Ironically, the advanced medical technologies used in the United States tend to increase our infant mortality rate, not decrease it. In the United States, advanced technologies and procedures have made it more practical in recent years for medical professionals to attempt to save severely premature infants. Such attempts do not always succeed, adding to the rate of infant mortality.] Resuscitation is more likely to be attempted on extremely premature babies born in the United States than in many other countries, ... The extremely premature babies on whom resuscitation is unsuccessful are then counted as infant deaths, whereas they are counted as fetal deaths when resuscitation has not been attempted.

Coach Bruce Weber told me in a meeting that all I have to do is play pretty well. The rest read more

Coach Bruce Weber told me in a meeting that all I have to do is play pretty well. The rest of the guys are doing well now. It takes a lot of pressure off Dee and especially myself. Luther and Deron and all the assists and rebounds and all the points that were lost, somebody has to make them up. In reality, you can't do all that.

Of all afflictions, the worst is self-contempt

Of all afflictions, the worst is self-contempt

Amy will pitch 50 percent or more of our innings. Her pitches have been sharp and she has built her read more

Amy will pitch 50 percent or more of our innings. Her pitches have been sharp and she has built her stamina. She deserves a great year and we have great confidence in her.

He had read much, if one considers his long life; but his contemplation was much more than his reading.

He had read much, if one considers his long life; but his contemplation was much more than his reading.

Holding a summit without first reaching common ground on the crucial issues being negotiated poses a real political danger and read more

Holding a summit without first reaching common ground on the crucial issues being negotiated poses a real political danger and paves the way for confrontations rather than a settlement. The summit would fail, and this would lead to explosions.