Many at the State Department think its their job, not the Army's, to develop cultural and regional expertise and relationships. In such quarters, the RAF concept looks less like an innovative approach to global risk management than yet another military effort to replace diplomats with soldiers.

“We must consider the disproportionate number of resources devoted to finding innovative postdisaster solutions, against those used to prevent them. Minimizing people’s vulnerabilities through measures that favor social justice requires less money than rebuilding after disasters.”

“Russell is a highly respected and seasoned investment leader with a strong reputation for investment vision and innovation. He brings a wealth of investment management experience that will help us achieve our investment goals for our 1.4 million public employees, our employers and California taxpayers.”

“Boomers make up a third of our population, and they have always dominated our society from a cultural standpoint. The way work itself is being done, how we dress, where we work: All of these innovations have been embraced by our society.”

“The new Sprint-cable partnerships will forever transform what used to be merely a cell phone into an indispensable third screen in customers' lives, ... With the convergence of technologies and capabilities accelerating, we will create personalized content, useful innovative applications and easy-to-understand navigation required by consumers.”

“The decision to partner with THQ reflects the great relationship we have established over the past two years. Joining THQ marks an exciting step forward for us and will enable us to do what we do best -- develop cutting edge, innovative games.”

“Rather than just paying for overhead, which is all that is allowable under Texas law, overhead, 'Your support will fund a series of productive and innovative activities,' ... And they go on to list four activities, all of which are really defined as political activities under Texas laws.”

“Our goal is to design and build an open, modern, state-of-the-art facility that will be conducive to creativity, innovation, communication and teamwork. We are creating an environment that will both promote interaction among our 3D Systems' team members and also showcase our technology to customers and visitors.”

“The market acceptance for the NEVER FLAT has been tremendous from the get-go. All of our retail partners have supported the NEVER FLAT since its launch and as a result, early indications suggest another success in our rich history of innovative products.”

“Pat's long career as an information technology innovator, combined with his experience in public affairs and business, will add significant insight and expertise to Career Education as we pursue our long-term strategy of expanding access to quality education and career opportunities in the U.S. and abroad.”