We would allege in the indictment an act of cruelty to a child took place ... that caused the child's death without ever necessarily intending the death.

The issue is human cruelty. The purpose in slashing these birds to death in front of these crowds is for the gambling and entertainment of people.

We haven't launched any true business applications on Linux yet. Most of us [in the banking industry] are still kicking the tires.

I want Texans to be assured even though this Legislature did not act, I will,

Death (or its allusion) makes men precious and pathetic. They are moving because of their phantom condition; every act they execute may be their last; there is not a face that is not on the verge of dissolving like a face in a dream.

Stars," she whispered. "I can see the stars again, my lady."
A tear trickled down Artemis's cheek. "Yes, my brave one. They are beautiful tonight."
Stars," Zoe repeated. Her eyes fixed on the night sky. And she did not move again.