I would infer from the statement that the Fed is somewhat more sanguine on the economic recovery. Perhaps they believe read more

I would infer from the statement that the Fed is somewhat more sanguine on the economic recovery. Perhaps they believe that $55 oil prices are, at least for the time being, something of the past and that jobs are just improving at a moderate pace.

[It's a model that Alfred Hitchcock drew on for many of his movies.] If there was a film that inspired read more

[It's a model that Alfred Hitchcock drew on for many of his movies.] If there was a film that inspired me in writing 'Panic,' it was 'North by Northwest,' ... Those are my favorite Hitchcock films -- the ones where ordinary, everyday people are going about their lives, and they take this dramatic left turn.

You need forensic mathematicians, artists and psychologists as well as scientists. We're learning a little bit about all of it.

You need forensic mathematicians, artists and psychologists as well as scientists. We're learning a little bit about all of it.

He was very popular. He got along with everybody.

He was very popular. He got along with everybody.

What we found was age was a significant predictor in Bt corn adoption. We found as producers get older and read more

What we found was age was a significant predictor in Bt corn adoption. We found as producers get older and gain experience they are more likely to adopt Bt corn rootworm, but once they reach about age 48 they become less likely to adopt the technology.

I think everybody knows, at least everybody who is on the bubble, so to speak. All you can do is read more

I think everybody knows, at least everybody who is on the bubble, so to speak. All you can do is do everything you possibly can every time you get a chance to make it a hard decision for them. When you get the opportunity, you just want to give them reasons to keep you around.

We knew it was going to be tough. In most of the brackets, there were 3-4 kids with 30 wins. read more

We knew it was going to be tough. In most of the brackets, there were 3-4 kids with 30 wins. But overall, we weren't at our best today. Some kids just had an off day today.

I think men are a beautiful creation.

I think men are a beautiful creation.

Ellen has demonstrated her extraordinary ability to connect with the television viewing audience. ... We are delighted to have her read more

Ellen has demonstrated her extraordinary ability to connect with the television viewing audience. ... We are delighted to have her back.