I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were read more

I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were I not afraid of exposing them to danger.

We think we will really be solid in the infield. Now in the outfield, we've got some new guys, we've read more

We think we will really be solid in the infield. Now in the outfield, we've got some new guys, we've got some young guys and we'll see. But we're bringing back three guys (in the infield) who've played there for three years and a guy who's a junior-college transfer who has experience at the college level.

We didn't budget enough in salaries and we had a shortfall in state and local revenues.

We didn't budget enough in salaries and we had a shortfall in state and local revenues.

In addressing the matter of a speculative housing bubble, the more important question to answer is: are these robust economic read more

In addressing the matter of a speculative housing bubble, the more important question to answer is: are these robust economic fundamentals in Vancouver strong enough to support such price gains? Based on a number of indicators, we still don't think so.

The issues that are important to voters (in Illinois) are Democratic issues. If the Republicans want to win back the read more

The issues that are important to voters (in Illinois) are Democratic issues. If the Republicans want to win back the Governor's Mansion, they really have to put up a Jim Edgar-type candidate, a moderate.

Two or three things I know for sure, and one is that I'd rather go naked than wear the coat read more

Two or three things I know for sure, and one is that I'd rather go naked than wear the coat the world has made for me.

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions

When I think about Zeal, he was the most honest and fair man I had ever known.

When I think about Zeal, he was the most honest and fair man I had ever known.

Our fishy ancestors had the anatomy for it. You can imagine how valuable this system would be if you were read more

Our fishy ancestors had the anatomy for it. You can imagine how valuable this system would be if you were aquatic, because water is so conductive. But it doesn't work on land - air doesn't conduct electricity as well. When it happens, it's called a lightning bolt and you don't need special receptors to sense it.