In addition to the economic impact dollar figure, of particular interest to us was that the All-Star Game and related read more

In addition to the economic impact dollar figure, of particular interest to us was that the All-Star Game and related events generated nearly 20,000 hotel room nights, with an average lodging expense of $403 per group.

A room without books is a body without soul.

A room without books is a body without soul.

Obviously, the economy ails from important secular imbalances; there's a lot to be concerned about. But the cyclical forces indicate read more

Obviously, the economy ails from important secular imbalances; there's a lot to be concerned about. But the cyclical forces indicate that, at least over the coming quarters, visibility is high.

They seldom looked happy. They passed one another without a word in the elevator, like silent shades in hell, hell-bent read more

They seldom looked happy. They passed one another without a word in the elevator, like silent shades in hell, hell-bent on their next look from a handsome stranger. Their next rush from a popper. The next song that turned their bones to jelly and left them all on the dance floor with heads back, eyes nearly closed, in the ecstasy of saints receiving the stigmata.

It's so funny that people specify that year because in a way it was the biggest battle for me health read more

It's so funny that people specify that year because in a way it was the biggest battle for me health wise.

We just wanted to get the win for the four seniors ... We wanted them to go out with a read more

We just wanted to get the win for the four seniors ... We wanted them to go out with a big bang and for us to have momentum going into the Big Ten tournament. But I think our team is still there.

This girl is a rebel with a cause to challenge the mundane. She's Brigitte Bardot meets Pink. Her hair is read more

This girl is a rebel with a cause to challenge the mundane. She's Brigitte Bardot meets Pink. Her hair is high-maintenance, but when it's time to put it all together, it's a devil-may-care attitude to create the finished look. She's not satisfied with one style and likes to keep her court guessing.

an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

It's an absolutely fantastic end to the mission.

It's an absolutely fantastic end to the mission.