Paradoxically, when we put in schemes to control our food intake or attempt to change our shape, we can think that we are taking charge and we gain some short-term relief from the constant judgmental noises inside our heads.

BBC: Interactive Essay: Transcript

After being told of the "lifeless bodies, " officers, when talking by phone with the suspect during the standoff, did not hear any noises or screaming that led them to believe anyone else inside was alive, she said.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Even a largely pro-market body like the European Commission, which regards abolishing trade barriers inside Europe as a sacred task, is starting to make protectionist noises about China.

ECONOMIST: China��s buying spree raises hope, and fear in Europe