The one thing we learned in 2005 is there is no simple answer or smoking gun for this. This is read more

The one thing we learned in 2005 is there is no simple answer or smoking gun for this. This is a tough problem.

I encourage everybody to apply, not just the smartest and brightest.

I encourage everybody to apply, not just the smartest and brightest.

It's not clear that the Fed is going to move in June. Perhaps, the Fed moves late summer/early fall, if read more

It's not clear that the Fed is going to move in June. Perhaps, the Fed moves late summer/early fall, if even then. What is clear is that the economy's momentum, which was quite strong in the first quarter, is indeed slowing down It is also clear that profit momentum for the year is going to be slow.

I figured maybe it was some sort of a surprise celebration for our new Teacher of the Year.

I figured maybe it was some sort of a surprise celebration for our new Teacher of the Year.

Wal-Mart kills local businesses. Wal-Mart lowers their prices so far down that mom and pop stores can't compete with them.

Wal-Mart kills local businesses. Wal-Mart lowers their prices so far down that mom and pop stores can't compete with them.

Last year (Carpenter) learned to pitch with no pain. Now he's coming out this year and throwing at his best. read more

Last year (Carpenter) learned to pitch with no pain. Now he's coming out this year and throwing at his best. He's just stronger. You take that whole group of guys and the seasons they all had last year, and they just took all that confidence into this year. Add Mark Mulder to that mix and there are five guys who can win every night.

Being out of the Gulf, that's icing on the cake. But results that strong show they have the core principles read more

Being out of the Gulf, that's icing on the cake. But results that strong show they have the core principles of underwriting claims very well managed.

He's an unbelievable playmaker. He's just one of those kids who has a knack to make plays. Now he has read more

He's an unbelievable playmaker. He's just one of those kids who has a knack to make plays. Now he has to be a leader off the field, too, for our defense, and I think he's accepted that role.

I had a chance to sit and watch the press from the bench, so when I got the chance to read more

I had a chance to sit and watch the press from the bench, so when I got the chance to go in, I had an idea of what I could do.