The employment picture remains fairly grim, and that's having a dampening effect on measures of consumer confidence. And we have read more

The employment picture remains fairly grim, and that's having a dampening effect on measures of consumer confidence. And we have higher energy prices, which is another drag on consumer confidence and a 'tax' on consumer spending.

We must lead by example of mercy and forgiveness, a trait every Muslim must have by very definition of being read more

We must lead by example of mercy and forgiveness, a trait every Muslim must have by very definition of being a follower of Islam.

It's not going to be above normal for much of the next week, and it's going to remain wet most read more

It's not going to be above normal for much of the next week, and it's going to remain wet most of the time.

To be happy in one's home is better than to be a chief. Yoruba, Nigeria

To be happy in one's home is better than to be a chief. Yoruba, Nigeria

We think that the new draft document is balanced and mentions the rights of North Korea to peaceful nuclear technology read more

We think that the new draft document is balanced and mentions the rights of North Korea to peaceful nuclear technology and the possibility of building a light water reactor in due time in the future,

Always, your work is the same: You have to tell a story, you have to make a character. It doesn't read more

Always, your work is the same: You have to tell a story, you have to make a character. It doesn't matter if there are thousands of dollars, millions behind it, or if there is nothing.

Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.

Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.

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.

Once you start asking questions, innocence is gone.

Once you start asking questions, innocence is gone.