They're pleased that it's resolved.

Had we not retracted the article, it was fair and balanced on both sides. We included comments from Sherman in bold type on the front page and are protected under the argument of neutral reporting, which has been recognized in many jurisdictions.

Selling is simply the transfer of inthusiasm.

I can't find anything in the Constitution that says you prefer the life of the mother, or the convenience of the mother if it's an abortion by choice, over the potential life of the fetus. Look, I think women, if they're required to not have abortions, could die and could - so I favor a woman's right to choose.

I think people are just not going to respond to what the Fed does if it's only 25 basis points (a quarter point). In order to have any kind of impact he has to change people's actions, he has to change what people do.

Now that the baseline of demand has returned and (oil) prices returned to around $20 to $21 a barrel, the environment is such that there will be a return to exploration, and Schlumberger will be a big beneficiary.