Figuring out how to responsibly pay that down ought to be at the top of everyone's priority list.

Legislative leaders are passing up a chance to reduce New York State's excessive debt burden - already one of the highest in the nation - and to achieve structural balance between revenues and spending.

He's an unusual politician, and he's certainly proving it here today by putting the city's long-term interests ahead of short-term political gain. I can't think of any criticisms right now because I am so struck by what an unusual and prudent thing that it is to do.

We believe that the Cube is too pricey at $1,799 to appeal to consumers in volume, while few professional users are going to opt for the Cube based on its award-winning design.

I think African art, primitive in a sense, influenced the contemporary and modern art from the beginning of the century. That's why I like to have those pieces together.

Art pieces for us are the most important thing, so everything around should be in harmony. We both like to be involved with the art world. We love art and artists and like to have (our favorite) pieces to look at everyday.