There is a structural problem in the rural economy and a structural problem in the urban economy, that's really the read more

There is a structural problem in the rural economy and a structural problem in the urban economy, that's really the story, ... It's really coincidental that everything has gone bad at one time.

We generally have had a good feeling going into the third and fourth quarters because the economy is doing better read more

We generally have had a good feeling going into the third and fourth quarters because the economy is doing better than expected. Semiconductors are going to get a boost from seasonal trends.

Certainly Katrina eliminated boating activities in that part of the Gulf Coast, but for West Marine, 15 stores were directly read more

Certainly Katrina eliminated boating activities in that part of the Gulf Coast, but for West Marine, 15 stores were directly affected by the hurricane. Last year, they had 60 stores in the path of major hurricanes, and it affected earnings by about a penny. At least with respect to the hurricanes, it should be less (of an impact) than what happened last year.

Whatever creativity is, it is in part a solution to a problem.

Whatever creativity is, it is in part a solution to a problem.

I disagree that this is taking rights away from people.

I disagree that this is taking rights away from people.

I was extremely impressed with all the boys' performances. It was a great way to start off the year, winning read more

I was extremely impressed with all the boys' performances. It was a great way to start off the year, winning six flights rather convincingly. Good performance by everyone.

She concedes that she's the one she pleases.

She concedes that she's the one she pleases.

We are delivering the information to each local school district and their local school boards, who are representatives of the read more

We are delivering the information to each local school district and their local school boards, who are representatives of the general public.

The thing about Manny is that he can score in so many ways. He's one of the most athletic kids read more

The thing about Manny is that he can score in so many ways. He's one of the most athletic kids in our section, and he's one of the toughest.