We are in the final leg. I am positive that these countries will help extinguish the debt, which was mostly read more

We are in the final leg. I am positive that these countries will help extinguish the debt, which was mostly direct transfers to the Iraqi central bank to finance the war with Iran.

I knew we'd have to bring our 'A' game, ... But I never expected our best score in the state read more

I knew we'd have to bring our 'A' game, ... But I never expected our best score in the state tournament.

There's a real risk that this motion could succeed ... and we need to deal with it.

There's a real risk that this motion could succeed ... and we need to deal with it.

We've had a run up for the yen. Now we're seeing a bit of profit taking.

We've had a run up for the yen. Now we're seeing a bit of profit taking.

I think the concept of the sea is very important.

I think the concept of the sea is very important.

The charisma, the celebrity, around John Paul was so strong that, in a way, the religious significance of the event read more

The charisma, the celebrity, around John Paul was so strong that, in a way, the religious significance of the event sort of fades from view. Benedict is obviously determined that is not going to happen. He's trying very hard to make sure the focus is on the ritual, not the person.

[In Overdosed America, Dr. Abramson cites CDC data indicating that over the course of the past 100 years, life expectancy read more

[In Overdosed America, Dr. Abramson cites CDC data indicating that over the course of the past 100 years, life expectancy has increased by a remarkable 30 years. Yet according to the CDC report quoted by Abramson,] 25 years of this gain are attributable to advances in public health. ... These include improvements such as sanitation, clean food and water, decent housing, good nutrition, higher standards of living, and widespread vaccinations.

Once the market realizes there is no real threat of an immediate conflict, the market will calm down and we read more

Once the market realizes there is no real threat of an immediate conflict, the market will calm down and we will see oil prices back in the $50s or $60s per barrel. This is highly political.

Ultimately, the fragmentation is going to make it tougher for them [broadcasters] to hold on to their share.

Ultimately, the fragmentation is going to make it tougher for them [broadcasters] to hold on to their share.