They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Naturally they became heroes.

They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Naturally they became heroes.

Now they'll say that the public chamber is the expression of civil society -- and all the rest of us read more

Now they'll say that the public chamber is the expression of civil society -- and all the rest of us are marginal. Gradually people will forget that we exist. And to make that happen more quickly, that completely senseless bill has been passed.

We like to think our fees and services, the charges we apply, are competitive. ... For things that we don't read more

We like to think our fees and services, the charges we apply, are competitive. ... For things that we don't control, the charges the tugs charge to provide assistance is competitive to other ports. The same holds true for our pilots, the guys who physically guide the ship in.

I think there's been an Angela Merkel -factor, as well as something more subtle happening.

I think there's been an Angela Merkel -factor, as well as something more subtle happening.

This material is relevant to debates we as Americans are having about the war in Iraq and intelligence reform, ... read more

This material is relevant to debates we as Americans are having about the war in Iraq and intelligence reform, ... To keep it classified simply because it might embarrass the agency is wrong.

I am really looking forward to returning to Dubai as always. The audiences are always receptive to my music and read more

I am really looking forward to returning to Dubai as always. The audiences are always receptive to my music and Dubai as a city never ceases to amaze me ... it is constantly changing.

The big question is what will happen over the next few years, ... Wages and costs are going up in read more

The big question is what will happen over the next few years, ... Wages and costs are going up in China. The economy is already past its peak. This is no longer the easy money you had in 2002 and 2003.

I started a big part of my career in Vegas.

I started a big part of my career in Vegas.

It's a great concept. I saw this house in the fall on a night tour and it's just amazing to read more

It's a great concept. I saw this house in the fall on a night tour and it's just amazing to see it now, just a few months later.