There are only two kinds of scholars; those who love ideas and those who hate them.

There are only two kinds of scholars; those who love ideas and those who hate them.

You basically should not throw a breaking ball, any type of breaking ball, including a slider, until you shave.

You basically should not throw a breaking ball, any type of breaking ball, including a slider, until you shave.

[He announced last week that he is leaving in three weeks to take a private-sector job in New York for read more

[He announced last week that he is leaving in three weeks to take a private-sector job in New York for an employer whose identity he said he cannot yet reveal.] I've always been a dedicated public servant, ... This was something different for me. It wasn't just a question of money. It was a number of things I couldn't refuse.

I'm pushing hard for affordable housing. I'm encouraging developers to bring in projects at a lower cost to locals.

I'm pushing hard for affordable housing. I'm encouraging developers to bring in projects at a lower cost to locals.

The state, for a long period of time, has been undergoing a wrenching economic transformation. The reality is much grimmer read more

The state, for a long period of time, has been undergoing a wrenching economic transformation. The reality is much grimmer than in other states.

At first we were rushing, putting up bad shots. Then we slowed it down and got into our offense, and read more

At first we were rushing, putting up bad shots. Then we slowed it down and got into our offense, and started running the fast break and playing our game pretty good.

We're still collecting scientific data. I'm really surprised we haven't gone into emergency mode. This time last November, we were read more

We're still collecting scientific data. I'm really surprised we haven't gone into emergency mode. This time last November, we were passing through this same zone, and we got clobbered.

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high- read more

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high- quality goods, such as Isetan, are good picks.

All I can do is what I think is right. I've always tried to build relationships with people on campus, read more

All I can do is what I think is right. I've always tried to build relationships with people on campus, and I think they know what kind of person I am. ... I think I feel as secure as I can be, given the situation.