Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together. It's coming up with ideas, testing principles and perfecting the engineering, as well as final assembly.

In the past, the U.K. got away with selling things that weren't unusual. Now it's no use trying to export without having something that's unusual and better.

Cordless vacuums are designed for quick jobs, but you need enough power to do the job; you don't want the power waning over time.

I was frustrated as a child when I had to use a vacuum. It had a screaming noise and the smell of stale dog and a lack of performance.

My mother, she worked in the mayor's office in Chicago when I was growing up and has been in democratic politics for a long time.

The Chinese government still would like to see U.S. Internet companies explore the Chinese market, providing they are willing to abide by Chinese law. I think companies like Facebook should think about the Chinese market.

As a longtime political operative, I know firsthand how a vote here or a vote there can make a huge difference in a close election.

The science of booby-trapping has taken a good deal of the fun out of following hot on the enemy's heels.