As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.

The unbelievable catastrophe that is (the Medicare situation) is a prime example of ideology dominating sense. Here the unquestioned assumption that you're making people better off if you give them more choices is just plain wrong. Some people who can't process the intricacies of Medicare are making the choice not to participate at all.

I can see this being interesting for professionals who might be tracking stories about a company, for example,

By going with an open system you invite the rest of the industry to participate. For example, other companies such as Lotus were able to develop applications.

I have no doubt she'll excel whatever she decides on. She's a perfect example of how someone can be a leader without necessarily being the best athlete. Everyone recognizes you when you give 110 percent.

To start with, for example this year, 2004, is the bicentennial of Haitian independence.