It's a deal that started out 24 years ago with three or four of us that were tired of sitting read more

It's a deal that started out 24 years ago with three or four of us that were tired of sitting around watching football games.

The 3 percent kicks in during year three. On paper, we're not expecting to show a profit for the first read more

The 3 percent kicks in during year three. On paper, we're not expecting to show a profit for the first year; we hope to show a small profit in year two.

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars read more

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars and fuel? ... As chairman of the House Environment Committee, I heard from all sides of this debate. My conclusion: Incentives to reduce pollution are better than forcing motorists to live with a de facto car tax which won't make cleaner air.

Quirky is sexy, like scars or chipped teeth. I also like tattoos - they're rebellious.

Quirky is sexy, like scars or chipped teeth. I also like tattoos - they're rebellious.

[And now that he's graduated to hardcover and 11-city book tour status, he's found there's a real advantage to the read more

[And now that he's graduated to hardcover and 11-city book tour status, he's found there's a real advantage to the standalone novels that Dutton suggested he write.] You can explore broader themes in a standalone novel, ... You can put your character through much greater levels of hell.

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from read more

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.

We need to do what the Republican Congress didn't have the decency to do,

We need to do what the Republican Congress didn't have the decency to do,

Shows like CSI are teaching people that without forensic evidence you can't convict anybody.

Shows like CSI are teaching people that without forensic evidence you can't convict anybody.

Who knows what we live, and struggle, and die?... Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. read more

Who knows what we live, and struggle, and die?... Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of all our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom.