It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of read more

It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of European politicians. In the last decade, however, that contact with the American ally can result in at least as many headaches as it does advantages.

The remarkable thing about television is that it permits several million people to laugh at the same joke and still read more

The remarkable thing about television is that it permits several million people to laugh at the same joke and still feel lonely.

For them to begin to see ACS as a more positive presence in the communities - that's huge progress. We read more

For them to begin to see ACS as a more positive presence in the communities - that's huge progress. We sit now right on the cusp of losing that if we're not careful.

Although they are at different skill levels, working with a traumatized and bereaved population was new for all of them, read more

Although they are at different skill levels, working with a traumatized and bereaved population was new for all of them, ... And despite the fact that many had no formal training, the degree of caring and thoughtfulness these volunteers have is amazing. And most of all, their hearts are broken for the community, for what was versus what is.

This is not a trivial matter. From my perspective, this case demonstrates a blatant disregard for the privilege of owning read more

This is not a trivial matter. From my perspective, this case demonstrates a blatant disregard for the privilege of owning a liquor license and for city ordinances designed to regulate the sale of alcohol.

There was no end to the ways in which nice things are nicer than nasty ones.

There was no end to the ways in which nice things are nicer than nasty ones.

At the end of the day, am I happy with the way we played? Absolutely. Bottom line, we beat 'em.

At the end of the day, am I happy with the way we played? Absolutely. Bottom line, we beat 'em.

We ought to be providing protective sanctuaries for the Kurdish rebels. That means finding some places where they can come read more

We ought to be providing protective sanctuaries for the Kurdish rebels. That means finding some places where they can come and to which we will then be able to provide food and water and medical help.

Cosmetic surgery and poker are popular right now.

Cosmetic surgery and poker are popular right now.