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

The odds are that things are going to be a little stronger than people anticipate in another month or so. read more

The odds are that things are going to be a little stronger than people anticipate in another month or so. With the exception of the labor market data, which will continue to stink.

In my opinion, with all due respect to those in attendance, this is a Trojan horse for District 300,

In my opinion, with all due respect to those in attendance, this is a Trojan horse for District 300,

Lent is a time of prayer, but not for gloomy faces. Some people choose to give things up, but that's read more

Lent is a time of prayer, but not for gloomy faces. Some people choose to give things up, but that's a matter of personal piety. Many parishioners choose to add something, like prayer or extra worship services, or take on a cause.

I'm gonna retire but I'm not gonna retire totally from the music. I'm just gonna retire where I can go read more

I'm gonna retire but I'm not gonna retire totally from the music. I'm just gonna retire where I can go back and cut what I wanna cut at home.

The camp was stormed about 4 a.m. (0400 GMT) this morning. They were repelled by Bangladeshi soldiers ... I know read more

The camp was stormed about 4 a.m. (0400 GMT) this morning. They were repelled by Bangladeshi soldiers ... I know there are four from among the attackers (who were killed).

Very, very impressive. In a way, he pulled a mini version of Normann last year. He got away and made read more

Very, very impressive. In a way, he pulled a mini version of Normann last year. He got away and made it hold up with a solid run. He's the real deal.

But sometimes you have to do what you have to do, ... You can?t depend on other people.

But sometimes you have to do what you have to do, ... You can?t depend on other people.

Winter is coming back in a very big way, and you need to be prepared for an extended period of read more

Winter is coming back in a very big way, and you need to be prepared for an extended period of very cold weather.