Portman is widely regarded as energetic and diplomatic--and he's well-liked.

There is so little appreciation of the amount of foreign investment in the U.S..

I love staying up late at night, mainly because that's when my creativity comes to life and my ideas sprout from my mind. The best are windy or raining nights when you can hear the leaves and branches rustling and even the trees themselves swaying.

He was liked by students a lot. He was a demanding instructor, but he cared a lot about the students he taught.

In the ad, Parker wears a brooch on her sweater to make it look different. The problem with that is that other retailers in the mall are doing the same thing. That's not really a differentiated product. We looked at the stores, both at Gap and Old Navy, and found that there simply isn't enough newness on offer.

Gap's management appears to be focused more on improving profits. Wall Street will certainly become concerned if earnings miss expectations.