Today's arrests are an attempt to suppress any vocal opposition to the king, or his attempts to win legitimacy by read more

Today's arrests are an attempt to suppress any vocal opposition to the king, or his attempts to win legitimacy by holding elections. Silencing the leadership, the king hopes, will silence the people. Such actions belie his stated belief in democratic principles and the rule of law.

[Akaka said yesterday the future of Hawaiian programs could hinge on whether the bill is successful.] When that happens, the read more

[Akaka said yesterday the future of Hawaiian programs could hinge on whether the bill is successful.] When that happens, the courts I think will view these cases differently, ... But it will be in the hands of the courts.

Las Vegas is one of the most dynamic tourist and convention destinations in the United States, providing a high profile read more

Las Vegas is one of the most dynamic tourist and convention destinations in the United States, providing a high profile presence for the group in North America that will complement Shangri-La's developments in Miami, Chicago and Vancouver. Guests at the Shangri-La Hotel, Las Vegas will experience a new brand of sophisticated hospitality - warm, distinctively Asian, with highly personalized service.

I think the number one factor impacting these programs is the tight labor market, which is making it really hard read more

I think the number one factor impacting these programs is the tight labor market, which is making it really hard for employers to let their workers go for eight to 12 weeks at time.

The restrictions are a big factor. We work with marketing researchers and suppliers who are in tune with these things read more

The restrictions are a big factor. We work with marketing researchers and suppliers who are in tune with these things to make sure we have an adequate supply of those goods.

I couldn't see it go in because of the mound in front of the green, ... I knew it was read more

I couldn't see it go in because of the mound in front of the green, ... I knew it was going to be close.

I am very pleased that Governor Perry and his Commissioner of Education firmly believe that more education dollars should be read more

I am very pleased that Governor Perry and his Commissioner of Education firmly believe that more education dollars should be spent in the classroom, ... It is a travesty that hundreds of thousands of dollars were previously spent on nonacademic expenses such as lobbyists and seminars, rather than in our children's classrooms.

Since the first quarter, the earnings surprises have been getting smaller and we expect that to continue based on anecdotal read more

Since the first quarter, the earnings surprises have been getting smaller and we expect that to continue based on anecdotal evidence that analysts know the economy's moving faster and all the pre-announcements that come out now,

The point is that when they talk about quality of health care, patients mean something entirely different than experts do. read more

The point is that when they talk about quality of health care, patients mean something entirely different than experts do. They're not talking about numbers or outcomes but about their own human experience, which is a combination of cost, paperwork and what I'll call the hassle factor, the impersonal nature of the care.