But even if Koizumi loses, the chances are very small that Japan will change its structural reform policies.

But even if Koizumi loses, the chances are very small that Japan will change its structural reform policies.

Our advertising guidelines are such that Lowe's chooses not to advertise in controversial programming, including programming with gratuitous sex and read more

Our advertising guidelines are such that Lowe's chooses not to advertise in controversial programming, including programming with gratuitous sex and violence.

We want to emphasize that a large earthquake such as 1906 is not just a San Francisco quake, but a read more

We want to emphasize that a large earthquake such as 1906 is not just a San Francisco quake, but a Northern California earthquake. Earthquakes greater than magnitude 7 are going to cause intense shaking over a large area — everyone needs to be prepared.

I wouldn't do wood alone. But take some of those wood bangles, especially in darker colors, and mix them with read more

I wouldn't do wood alone. But take some of those wood bangles, especially in darker colors, and mix them with gold.

While there is still much hard work ahead, we are pleased with the early progress we are making in addressing read more

While there is still much hard work ahead, we are pleased with the early progress we are making in addressing in-stock levels, customer service and store traffic, ... Nearly all of our vendors have resumed shipments to us and in-stock levels in the stores have improved.

It's a long way before this (race) is over.

It's a long way before this (race) is over.

We have a number of killed in the action in Nasiriya with the Marines -- I believe that number will read more

We have a number of killed in the action in Nasiriya with the Marines -- I believe that number will remain less than 10 -- and a number of wounded,

Investors are back to looking at the economy, corporate earnings, and unfortunately the continued saga of corporate shenanigans,

Investors are back to looking at the economy, corporate earnings, and unfortunately the continued saga of corporate shenanigans,

The police aren't the most popular people right now,

The police aren't the most popular people right now,