MS. PERINO: Helen, I find it really unfortunate that you use your front row position, bestowed upon you by your colleagues, to make such statements. This is a — it is an honor and a privilege to be in the briefing room, and to suggest that we, at Read More

Question: : When is NASCAR going to get tired of seeing its star drivers catapulted into the walls because of tire failure. Shouldn’t it insist that Goodyear trade speed for durability when designing different tires for different tracks? Sure, teams Read More

You may be adept at haggling over a silk shirt at the local night market, but how about purchasing a new computer? Or a plush Paris holiday? In a region renowned for bargains (and bargainers), it’s possible to get good prices on big-ticket items–if Read More

Sunday, August 24, 2008 But January and February 2009 are even better. That’s when the price leader to China, a San Francisco-based tour operator called China Focus ( www. chinafocustravel.com , (800) 868-7244), is offering a “Historic China Read More

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