And why the super-committee failed later that year.

If you've ever worried that our technologies are changing kids, Whisper answers unequivocally: "Nope, just as annoying as ever." On the other hand, this app is fascinating.

You told me you were certain this would be perfected within two decades.

The economic chasm that de Blasio and Garcia decry is no illusion.

Wilson: I think that it has become more than just a negotiating position for Mexico, it’s a matter of national pride.

People do enjoy holding forth, after all.

VFYW here, and a stump-worthy window contest here.

In the early days, when motion pictures were still new, filming the ocean was a radical idea.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Your outlook on life is a direct reflection on how much you like yourself.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today

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