I think the technology Ascend has acquired gives them the lead over existing data networking companies in offering full-featured SS7 read more

I think the technology Ascend has acquired gives them the lead over existing data networking companies in offering full-featured SS7 technology. Stratus offers SS7 technology on a high-end computer platform, whereas Cisco offers more low-end signaling.

Clifford Brown was in the jazz circles considered to be probably the greatest trumpet player who ever lived.

Clifford Brown was in the jazz circles considered to be probably the greatest trumpet player who ever lived.

Shopping for jeans can be such a pain. But these invite-only events create a party atmosphere.

Shopping for jeans can be such a pain. But these invite-only events create a party atmosphere.

What we're trying to do on a personal level is to make connections so that more kids, especially in low-income read more

What we're trying to do on a personal level is to make connections so that more kids, especially in low-income areas, have more adults in their life. All of these things add up to better lives, safer lives, better schools and communities.

She also won the gold medal in the Super Quiz and essay components. I've done essay judging since I began read more

She also won the gold medal in the Super Quiz and essay components. I've done essay judging since I began serving as coordinator in 2000, and Emma's essay was one of the best I've seen.

What was most annoying to me as I returned as a tourist with my granddaughter is how seriously you all read more

What was most annoying to me as I returned as a tourist with my granddaughter is how seriously you all take yourselves. Now, I know it is the capital of the free world and a lot of people there have major important jobs but most don't!

This year may be President Bush's best year; it would have been President Clinton's worst year.

This year may be President Bush's best year; it would have been President Clinton's worst year.

No new troops were added,

No new troops were added,

We all try to have very nice gardens.

We all try to have very nice gardens.