Q. I appreciate your distinguishing between definitions of sadism (e.g., clinical, colloquial). Another word I've wondered about is "sarcasm." I grew up thinking that "sarcasm" was like "sadism," meaning something mean-spirited, intended to inflict harm on the "victim." Yet some of my friends use "sarcastic" to mean good-natured teasing. When I once said I didn't like sarcastic people, a new
A Shepherd Q&A with Marquette University’s Father G. Simon n March 2003, the United States invaded Iraq in what was sold as a “cakewalk” that would last a few weeks and plant the seeds of democracy. But five years later that vision has turned into a nightmare. The war has claimed the lives of more than 1 million Iraqis and close to 4,000 U.S. soldiers while displacing more
RRIF tax-free to grandson? Q - My grandson (not a minor) is the beneficiary of my RRIF. I was recently told that he would be able to pass this into his RRSP tax free. Is that true?
Q Salespeople in our company are paid 100 percent on commission, with no vacation, holidays or sick leave. Now the owner has announced that he's slashing our commission rate.
The Rams beat writer goes one-on-one with readers on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. in a live chat. gus: Another coach from the Dolphins (QB), according to my knowledge, the team went 1-15 last year, is this another FOSL, but, boy, I cannot come to grips with the new team that is coming together.
Q.I live in horse country in West Miami-Dade. The street sign on my block, and the 30 mph speed sign, have been down since Hurricane Wilma struck in October 2005. I've had zero luck getting any attention from government agencies. Can Action Line get the signs restored?
University President Drew G. Faust answers questions ranging from HUDS to the size of Harvard’s endowment at a Q & A session with junior parents on Friday.
Forbes magazine editor Steve Forbes is known for his astute economic prognosticating skills and his critiques of dubious government fiscal and monetary policies.