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

I'm not that into the fake meat anymore. The familiar texture makes the transition from meat to soy and wheat read more

I'm not that into the fake meat anymore. The familiar texture makes the transition from meat to soy and wheat products easier, but it's kind of limiting. There are lots of great ways to prepare meatless dishes without simulating meat.

There's been some conflict with old-time ranchers being engulfed with new development.

There's been some conflict with old-time ranchers being engulfed with new development.

We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon

We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon

I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy.

I've signed up until 2008 and I am happy.

You become a member, and you own a piece of us. We offer basically all the services of a bank read more

You become a member, and you own a piece of us. We offer basically all the services of a bank ... and credit unions are known for being friendlier.

Jeff's a great athlete that maintains himself in excellent physical condition. He has a tremendous motor and plays 110 percent read more

Jeff's a great athlete that maintains himself in excellent physical condition. He has a tremendous motor and plays 110 percent every second he's on the field. He leads by example and plays with a tremendous amount of intensity.

We knew he was going to bounce back. He wanted to show he was worth the money. He played Marty read more

We knew he was going to bounce back. He wanted to show he was worth the money. He played Marty hockey, and made some great saves.

We're confirming that houses have been lost; we can't give you the numbers.

We're confirming that houses have been lost; we can't give you the numbers.