Any reports that suggest a strong U.S. economy will re- ignite expectations of further Fed rate increases. That will trigger read more

Any reports that suggest a strong U.S. economy will re- ignite expectations of further Fed rate increases. That will trigger dollar-buying.

Children start off reading in books about lions and giraffes and so on, but they also-if they're lucky enough and read more

Children start off reading in books about lions and giraffes and so on, but they also-if they're lucky enough and have reasonable privileges of any human being-are able to go into a garden and turn over stone and see a worm and see a slug and see an ant.

Despite the cold weather, more than 2,000 concerned New Yorkers are taking part in HOPE 2006 and will be surveying read more

Despite the cold weather, more than 2,000 concerned New Yorkers are taking part in HOPE 2006 and will be surveying city streets, parks and other public spaces to count the number of street homeless.

It's enough to send shivers down your spine.

It's enough to send shivers down your spine.

It doesn't work to leap a twenty-foot chasm in two ten-foot jumps.

It doesn't work to leap a twenty-foot chasm in two ten-foot jumps.

The most enjoyable thing for me is having the feeling of being in pure nature where you're there and usually read more

The most enjoyable thing for me is having the feeling of being in pure nature where you're there and usually alone. It's like you're the first one to ever be there. Everything is perfectly pristine and very quiet -- snow dampens all the sound.

In 1998-99, enterprise software companies were actually harmed by shift to Internet computing because they didn't have products to offer read more

In 1998-99, enterprise software companies were actually harmed by shift to Internet computing because they didn't have products to offer in that category. They are now just beginning to enjoy the product cycle in Internet-architected software. In addition, there is a broad shift to e-business throughout the economy and a heightened appreciation of the value of e-commerce.

Sir Walter, being strangely surprised and put out of his countenance at so great a table, gives his son a read more

Sir Walter, being strangely surprised and put out of his countenance at so great a table, gives his son a damned blow over the face. His son, as rude as he was, would not strike his father, but strikes over the face the gentleman that sat next to him and said ''Box about: twill come to my father anon.''

(S)ex scenes and bathroom jokes are my bread and butter.

(S)ex scenes and bathroom jokes are my bread and butter.