[These others -- the overwhelming majority of Iraq's people -- have repeatedly given every indication of valuing their newfound freedom: read more

[These others -- the overwhelming majority of Iraq's people -- have repeatedly given every indication of valuing their newfound freedom: voting in two elections at the risk of their lives, preparing for a third, writing and ratifying a constitution granting more freedoms than exist in any country in the entire Arab Middle East.] The secret is out, ... There is something decent unfolding in Iraq. It's unfolding in the shadow of a terrible insurgency, but a society is finding its way to constitutional politics.

I have always believed that astrophysics should be the extrapolation of laboratory physics, that we must begin from the present read more

I have always believed that astrophysics should be the extrapolation of laboratory physics, that we must begin from the present universe and work our way backward to progressively more remote and uncertain epochs.

Linda was a very private person. The accolades she received were not something she sought out.

Linda was a very private person. The accolades she received were not something she sought out.

It's the smallest of the majors, and they have an automotive-market niche, and some people think that's extremely attractive.

It's the smallest of the majors, and they have an automotive-market niche, and some people think that's extremely attractive.

Capacity constraints are clearly in the forefront and are what keeps the Fed going in the near term.

Capacity constraints are clearly in the forefront and are what keeps the Fed going in the near term.

That's the best part about it. There aren't a lot of eighth-grade teams that get to play out there. Playing read more

That's the best part about it. There aren't a lot of eighth-grade teams that get to play out there. Playing at Grande in junior high will definitely get you ready to play there on Fridays.

I'm watching film and I'm running with my chest up, my head back. ... That's not how you run and read more

I'm watching film and I'm running with my chest up, my head back. ... That's not how you run and catch somebody.

This is a historically significant victory for women worldwide but for Jamaicans in particular. Portia has already made history, and read more

This is a historically significant victory for women worldwide but for Jamaicans in particular. Portia has already made history, and looks set to consolidate her place in the history books of the future by becoming Jamaica's first female prime minister. She has proven herself to be a likeable and strong-willed woman. I am sure she will prove herself very worthy of this place in history and will serve as an inspiration for women the world over.

Mr. Romero was an ex-Marine, and Brandon loved to listen to his stories about being a Marine.

Mr. Romero was an ex-Marine, and Brandon loved to listen to his stories about being a Marine.