What's most tragic is that this denial of basic education leads to over 1 million unnecessary child and maternal deaths read more

What's most tragic is that this denial of basic education leads to over 1 million unnecessary child and maternal deaths a year. Moreover, children who have never seen the inside of a classroom are precisely those that face the most acute poverty, and should be the prime target of the international community if it is at all serious about realizing the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals of halving extreme poverty by 2015.

There is no preordained system of ranking of particular activities. Applications are weighed in total, and we don't privilege any read more

There is no preordained system of ranking of particular activities. Applications are weighed in total, and we don't privilege any one organization.

He's coming off the ball well, and he's always got that quick first step on you.

He's coming off the ball well, and he's always got that quick first step on you.

That is why we will end the hunger strike, but it should not be forgotten that it was a warning read more

That is why we will end the hunger strike, but it should not be forgotten that it was a warning to those who do not abide by law and justice.

He is suffering from high blood pressure and he cannot walk properly. His situation is very bad. He is being read more

He is suffering from high blood pressure and he cannot walk properly. His situation is very bad. He is being given 13 pills a day for his blood pressure, diabetes and other illnesses to prevent strokes.

Everyone has their ups and downs, I decided to have mine between good and great!

Everyone has their ups and downs, I decided to have mine between good and great!

It has continued to move, and I've got to assume right now it's about 55 (percent against) to 30 (in read more

It has continued to move, and I've got to assume right now it's about 55 (percent against) to 30 (in favor), with the rest undecided.

We've got to play catch, and we have been. I don't think we have had an error so far in read more

We've got to play catch, and we have been. I don't think we have had an error so far in league.

I am just elated that this part is over, and I feel the U.S. Supreme Court did justice in recognizing read more

I am just elated that this part is over, and I feel the U.S. Supreme Court did justice in recognizing the feelings and the needs of people who have terminal illness, to be able to use that process in a compassionate and dignified manner.