Yet this climate of peace needs the help of the US and the international community: For without sustained pressure on read more

Yet this climate of peace needs the help of the US and the international community: For without sustained pressure on the Israeli government to sit down and negotiate, Israel will only bolster those within Palestinian society who do not share the majority's desire for peace.

Profit news continues to be good, and we are seeing some relief from the profit taking of the last few read more

Profit news continues to be good, and we are seeing some relief from the profit taking of the last few weeks. But there is an ongoing tug-of-war between 'we've come too far too fast,' and 'the economic recovery is strong' and you're seeing that played out on a day-to-day basis.

The same goes for the sausage. I buy it freshly ground and seasoned—but with absolutely no unwanted preservatives added—from a read more

The same goes for the sausage. I buy it freshly ground and seasoned—but with absolutely no unwanted preservatives added—from a local butcher shop, and freeze it (three-quarters of a pound per container) in pint cartons.

There are only three sins - causing pain, causing fear, and causing anguish. The rest is window dressing.

There are only three sins - causing pain, causing fear, and causing anguish. The rest is window dressing.

I want to be so fast that no one can hit me.

I want to be so fast that no one can hit me.

Any additional rate increases would need to be precipitated by higher inflation or above-trend growth.

Any additional rate increases would need to be precipitated by higher inflation or above-trend growth.

These guys are not young anymore. They have eight games under their and it will be interesting to see how read more

These guys are not young anymore. They have eight games under their and it will be interesting to see how we respond in a big game at this point in the season.

Newspapers have an agenda that does not match people's opinions in many cases, ... They are out of step politically, read more

Newspapers have an agenda that does not match people's opinions in many cases, ... They are out of step politically, they are out of step in coverage. People get fed up with that. Newspapers are out of touch with mainstream Americans and now the problems are coming home to roost.

The evidence of marked improvement in the manufacturing sector further guarantees there will be no interest rate cut this Thursday. read more

The evidence of marked improvement in the manufacturing sector further guarantees there will be no interest rate cut this Thursday. Indeed, we admit it is looking increasingly questionable whether interest rates will be trimmed further.