[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of read more

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of training camp so he could attend a reception in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month held at the White House. The highlight came when President Bush thanked Arroyo for attending.] Honestly, ... I was sort of surprised he knew my name.

If not, it's going to be really hard finding someone to step into this.

If not, it's going to be really hard finding someone to step into this.

I culled the cream of the crop.

I culled the cream of the crop.

I'm really happy that I didn't see Capote until after we wrapped because I probably just would have been daunted read more

I'm really happy that I didn't see Capote until after we wrapped because I probably just would have been daunted because he was so remarkable in that movie.

[The cartoon controversy] has struck a chord of public anger. The spark was provided by the cartoons, but it's already read more

[The cartoon controversy] has struck a chord of public anger. The spark was provided by the cartoons, but it's already political, and the target now is the government.

They have a lot riding on 'American Idol' and, hopefully for Fox, the show has long coattails.

They have a lot riding on 'American Idol' and, hopefully for Fox, the show has long coattails.

I hope they find (whoever is responsible) in the next 24 hours, so I can get rid of them. I'd read more

I hope they find (whoever is responsible) in the next 24 hours, so I can get rid of them. I'd rather have an empty apartment than a bad tenant.

What Nokia did in the end was to bypass RIM and go straight to NTP. It's really unfortunate for RIM read more

What Nokia did in the end was to bypass RIM and go straight to NTP. It's really unfortunate for RIM to still be dealing with the same issues, which haven't been resolved. It's definitely adversely impacting their business model.

The manufacturing surveys from September confirm that there has been no broad-based deterioration in activity due to the energy price read more

The manufacturing surveys from September confirm that there has been no broad-based deterioration in activity due to the energy price spike in the aftermath of Katrina. This is quite promising for the growth outlook.