Washington's primary role doesn't excuse Wall Street's excesses, but it puts them in proper perspective.

FORBES: Magazine Article

It was a massive improvement on last week's win over Italy, but that doesn't excuse the fact that they lost a game they should have won.

BBC: pundits' England verdict

Though that excuse doesn't really hold up with the geofences alert system, unless the employer's going to claim it's aiding with employee alcohol abuse.

ENGADGET: Micro-management with GPS/cellphone