Between the commitee's report in April and then, Mr Howard will be busy doing deals with Mr Harradine and others in the existing Senate to get his original plan through, with a tax on food and all.

ECONOMIST: Australia

Mr. Buffett argues that normal investors should not necessarily be able to find out what professional investors are doing, especially while they are still busy doing it, reminding me a lot of the Not in My Back Yard situation.

FORBES: If Warren Buffett Can Have Secrets, Why Can't I?

And you could be distressed even though you're not all that busy -- if you just hate what you're doing.

CNN: Is workplace boredom 'the new stress?'

"The American people should be assured that we are doing everything in our power to keep you and your family safe and secure during this busy holiday season, " the president said.

CNN: Obama vows to 'keep up the pressure' on terrorists