USC and Oklahoma are ranked in the top two because they have not taken essentially one-third of the season off, as Auburn has, read more

USC and Oklahoma are ranked in the top two because they have not taken essentially one-third of the season off, as Auburn has, ... The Tigers have played I-AA Citadel, Louisiana-Monroe, Kentucky and Mississippi State. Between them, Oklahoma and USC have played only three teams as bad as these.

It is a rare American who does not have some story about how music has made our lives richer and read more

It is a rare American who does not have some story about how music has made our lives richer and more interesting, how it has changed our moods, brought out the best in our character and even sometimes helped us earn a living.

There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.

There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.

We're starting the 2006 part of the season in dominating fashion and that's good.

We're starting the 2006 part of the season in dominating fashion and that's good.

Since the earthquake struck in October, these helicopters have been crucial in transporting food and non-food items, like medicine and read more

Since the earthquake struck in October, these helicopters have been crucial in transporting food and non-food items, like medicine and warm clothing and they have helped to prevent many deaths.

The second quarter was the difference. Our second unit gave us great energy to open the second quarter. When this read more

The second quarter was the difference. Our second unit gave us great energy to open the second quarter. When this team gets in sync quick and we're locking down on defense, it creates a lot more opportunities on the other end for us.

I didn't have my control. The sinker was going too wide. I wanted to keep the ball down, so if read more

I didn't have my control. The sinker was going too wide. I wanted to keep the ball down, so if they made contact, they keep the ball in the ballpark. That lineup doesn't have any weak spots.

It's great when they call us and tell us what's going on, and they are excited about a new life read more

It's great when they call us and tell us what's going on, and they are excited about a new life free of addictions. Most addicts don't want to be addicts.

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars read more

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars and fuel? ... As chairman of the House Environment Committee, I heard from all sides of this debate. My conclusion: Incentives to reduce pollution are better than forcing motorists to live with a de facto car tax which won't make cleaner air.