Yet he never has managed anything, not even a State, or a city, or a company, or a school, not even one small kindergarten. If running a country is so easy and simple, and it only takes in-born talent, eloquent oratory and a good law degree, then the White House would be over-crowded long ago. A movie critic, even a good one, not necessarily can produce good movies, A top book reviewer cannot surely write best-selling books. Top food critics can hardly be top chefs either. A leading US senator might and/or might not turn out to be good material for President either. Simple as that. US is now at a very crucial period as never before. National standing, world image, financial turmoil, energy threats, terrorists, military adventures overseas, gigantic burden of health-care, housing bubble, mounting cost of debts on all levels, just naming a few, all require a very insightful, outstanding leader with clear vision and skillful, steady, able hands to lead the country to sail through the storms coming from all directions.

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Ford Motor Co. reported Friday its U.S. light vehicle sales fell 3.9 percent in January, even when compared with a weak performance a year ago. Ford said it sold 159,355 light vehicles for the month as it continued a strategy to wean itself from low-profit rental car and other fleet sales. That was down from January 2007 when the company sold 165,877 cars and trucks. Shares rose 21 cents to $6.85.

Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the nation, said falling revenue from broadcast and newspaper ad sales along with an impairment charge drove fourth quarter earnings down 31 percent.

Heads of Ghazni to meet bimonthly

GHAZNI CITY: District chiefs of southren districts of Ghazni have decided to hold bimonthly meeting for bringing peace, security and reconstruction in all the districts of the province, officials said. The decision was made in a meeting held by Andar district chief Abdul Rahim Desiwal participated by district chiefs of Dehyak, Zanakhan, Ghero and Abband districts. Desiwal said the target of the meeting was to discuss cooperation and chalk out peace, security and reconstruction plans. He told Pajhwok Afghan News such meeting would be held bimonthly in all the districts. To build the trust of civilian on Afghan government the tribal elders and local officials will be also invited to the meeting, he continued. Wahedullah Mujaddedi provincial director of National Reconciliation Commission also participated in the meeting held in the restive district.

KAR Holdings Posts 3Q Revenue Jump

CARMEL, Ind. — Even in a challenging market, KAR Holdings, which is the umbrella company for the privately held group of ADESA companies, reported Wednesday that revenue growth was "exceptionally strong," especially on the salvage side of business. Officials also indicated that it is unlikely ADESA will be as aggressive acquiring more auctions going forward, as it was during September, October and November of this year. However, officials qualified this statement by saying that they still see growth ahead. As opportunities arise, it is likely the company will move on them. 3Q Results Overall, KAR Holdings said third-quarter revenue rose 10.6 percent to $394.3 million, as compared with $356.4 million posted in the same time frame of last year.

Misadventures in Atlanta

Everyone has opinions on when we should have sex, how we should select our mates, when we should marry, if or when we have children. Why does society highlight the lives of single women so much?

Building activity falls as rates rise

HIGHER interest rates and a further deterioration in housing affordability are blamed for a slump in apartment and house building.

The index fell to 53.9 points last month, although it remains above the key 50 point level that separates expansion from contraction.