It seems the storm is not going to be as strong as we feared and that was enough to take read more

It seems the storm is not going to be as strong as we feared and that was enough to take some of the selling pressure off stocks today. We are not likely to see real stock-buying this afternoon as most investors still want to see what happens with the storm during the weekend, but if damage is minimal, we might be bound for a rally on Monday.

Real estate is a big concern, and we're going to have to watch it carefully.

Real estate is a big concern, and we're going to have to watch it carefully.

We would like to do more acquisitions within our geographic footprint. We think those make sense at the right price, read more

We would like to do more acquisitions within our geographic footprint. We think those make sense at the right price, but frankly we're not going to do those if they don't make sense from a price point of view.

She's invaluable. Honestly, without having me being a literacy coach, there is no way we could run the program.

She's invaluable. Honestly, without having me being a literacy coach, there is no way we could run the program.

As soon as I accepted my captaincy I knew I wanted Marie-Laure to be my vice captain. I am so read more

As soon as I accepted my captaincy I knew I wanted Marie-Laure to be my vice captain. I am so pleased that she agreed. Marie-Laure is a great friend, she has a huge amount of experience and she will bring a lot to the team.

It was nice being offered the role and not having to audition,

It was nice being offered the role and not having to audition,

It's a strange climb ... long but not very steep, so you can keep 30, 40, 50 guys, and they read more

It's a strange climb ... long but not very steep, so you can keep 30, 40, 50 guys, and they can take shots at you from the back.

Basically, it's too close to call. I had a lot of surprises last night.

Basically, it's too close to call. I had a lot of surprises last night.

She also won the gold medal in the Super Quiz and essay components. I've done essay judging since I began read more

She also won the gold medal in the Super Quiz and essay components. I've done essay judging since I began serving as coordinator in 2000, and Emma's essay was one of the best I've seen.