Jerome Wood was part of a generation of path-breakers in the study of Latin America who made it easier for me to do what I do today.

It takes a measure of bravery and honor to make such a decision.

I was impressed by the students' questions and the appearance of interest in what I had to say.

Looking forward, a projected slowing in housing construction in North America is expected to keep wood product prices on a gradual downward course in 2006. Pulp and paper prices are likely to hold up comparatively better.

We are disappointed with the study results. The children of America deserve an 'A' playground; most of the factors that are preventing them from having the playground they deserve can be easily remedied.

Dow may be the only college basketball coach in America whose players are sometimes prohibited from playing because they study too much.