It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating one's own creativity - that's read more

It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating one's own creativity - that's a much tougher matter.

What we found was age was a significant predictor in Bt corn adoption. We found as producers get older and read more

What we found was age was a significant predictor in Bt corn adoption. We found as producers get older and gain experience they are more likely to adopt Bt corn rootworm, but once they reach about age 48 they become less likely to adopt the technology.

The key is to have a professionalism, to do drills that these guys didn't get when they were kids. Simple read more

The key is to have a professionalism, to do drills that these guys didn't get when they were kids. Simple things, like how to hold a stick properly and defensive coverage.

We're just glad this is over. That's the biggest thing right now. We know what the punishment is and we're read more

We're just glad this is over. That's the biggest thing right now. We know what the punishment is and we're ready to move on.

I only drink wine, and it's a bit early for that.

I only drink wine, and it's a bit early for that.

Sometimes younger girls are a little easier to teach, because the older girls have developed bad habits that are harder read more

Sometimes younger girls are a little easier to teach, because the older girls have developed bad habits that are harder to break. But we've made a lot of progress.

It is an achievement of all Iraqis.

It is an achievement of all Iraqis.

Jeff Stallings was one of the top pitchers in the conference. We lost him towards the end of last year read more

Jeff Stallings was one of the top pitchers in the conference. We lost him towards the end of last year and that really hurt us. Joey Devine was one of the top pitchers ever in this conference, which he proved by what he did after he left here, making the big leagues in two months. Phil Davidson who was so versatile and played so many roles for us. He started, he came in in the sixth inning, came in the third, spot-started. He even closed some games. Phil was amazing for us. When a guy can do that many things for you, you're not just missing one pitcher; it's like you're missing three.

It would be neat to get together old-time people who went to a small-town school.

It would be neat to get together old-time people who went to a small-town school.