He is riding the nuclear wave with great skill to bolster his popularity at home.

There is despondency [among investors] and that will filter down to everybody. It will take a bit of time and so long as oil remains above $60 a barrel, of course, it may take a hell of a lot longer.

There is a degree of urgency among both parties not to see Iraq slide into civil war.

really did a lot to boost the popularity of the game. Viewers immediately liked Moneymaker a down-home boy from Tennessee and average players everywhere could identify with him. He's not flashy or fancy. He's a good guy who's not full of himself.

Washington has some good young players and some skill, particularly with Ovechkin. We played Pittsburgh [in Friday's home opener], and there was a lot of talk about Sidney Crosby [this season's No. 1 pick]. In a situation like that, I want to prove myself.

We really think that cooking is a life skill. Home ec is not really taught in the schools anymore, but it's important to learn the basics, the nuts and bolts of cooking, and be familiar with the kitchen.