Thousands of lights were burning on the green branches, and gaily-colored pictures, such as she had seen in the shop-windows, read more

Thousands of lights were burning on the green branches, and gaily-colored pictures, such as she had seen in the shop-windows, looked down upon her. The little maiden stretched out her hands towards them when--the match went out. The lights of the Christmas tree rose higher and higher, she saw them now as stars in heaven . . .

A friend in power is a friend lost.

A friend in power is a friend lost.

Before a big fashion house is going to bank a lot of money on her as a star, this is read more

Before a big fashion house is going to bank a lot of money on her as a star, this is a little test market. To use her in a fashion sense is more of a commitment, usually with a multiyear contract. This is a great rehabilitation because she can do a one-off. That, plus time, can set her up to be ripe to get back in the fashion game.

Those three kids have swung consistent bats all spring and they came through with those doubles all in a row. read more

Those three kids have swung consistent bats all spring and they came through with those doubles all in a row. That was some great hitting.

We hope this cooperation will develop even more in the future. We emphasize (that) we praise the important role China read more

We hope this cooperation will develop even more in the future. We emphasize (that) we praise the important role China plays regionally and internationally.

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich read more

[Many of those early relationships remain strong: Anderson's debut disc was co-produced by hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and John Rich of Big & Rich.] I've been writing and working with Jeff and John for five years or more, so it was very natural in the studio, ... I think the whole creative process was different because we all ... know what works for us vocally and musically on stage as well as in the studio. I don't care how great the recording is, if you can't reproduce the sound and energy on stage it's a worthless cause.

We, the United Iraqi Alliance, were surprised by the results. We were expecting more seats. The opponents have made it read more

We, the United Iraqi Alliance, were surprised by the results. We were expecting more seats. The opponents have made it clear through their statements and warnings that they stand alongside the terrorists.

The legislators will also continue to dictate what types of security measures must be taken in order to prevent unauthorized read more

The legislators will also continue to dictate what types of security measures must be taken in order to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive company information.

We hear it a lot - my 14-year-old daughter loves your network. I don't watch it, but it's really for read more

We hear it a lot - my 14-year-old daughter loves your network. I don't watch it, but it's really for her. We're trying to break that perception, because obviously our median age is not 14.