I wouldn't say that one is technically better than the other, but polymer is in an earlier state of development.

I wouldn't say that one is technically better than the other, but polymer is in an earlier state of development.

Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to move to a countywide system. I have real concerns about how read more

Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to move to a countywide system. I have real concerns about how frequently the revenues would be distributed and what sort of accountability there would be in getting proper distribution.

For low-priced, commodity-type products, automation is the most realistic venue as profit margins dictate that companies deploy LTC (lowest total read more

For low-priced, commodity-type products, automation is the most realistic venue as profit margins dictate that companies deploy LTC (lowest total cost of ownership) options, which are typically voice-automated, Web self-service, or offshore. For higher-priced products or consultative services such as furniture or retail financial services, the right balance between automation and live agent becomes more complex.

I do have a small collection of traditional SF ideas which I've never been able to sell. I'm known as read more

I do have a small collection of traditional SF ideas which I've never been able to sell. I'm known as a fantasy writer and neither my agent nor my editors want to risk my brand by jumping genre.

Had I started anywhere else but Vancouver I would not be here tonight.

Had I started anywhere else but Vancouver I would not be here tonight.

We might have gotten the win, but we ran out of tires near the end.

We might have gotten the win, but we ran out of tires near the end.

[Owner Red McCombs has a track record for dumping teams -- he owned both the NBA's Spurs and Nuggets at read more

[Owner Red McCombs has a track record for dumping teams -- he owned both the NBA's Spurs and Nuggets at various times -- and his stadium situation just isn't going to get resolved in the Twin Cities. Even some of his fellow owners have him No. 1 on the relocation list.] I think Red might sell, ... He's been known to sell before.

We call it 'invasion' because it's not just a concert, it's something that goes on all day for everyone that read more

We call it 'invasion' because it's not just a concert, it's something that goes on all day for everyone that goes. Stop by when you can, get some free swag, and get excited about the concert, hopefully.

It was a bit of a surprise for us that we had problems in Hungary. But in reality, I think read more

It was a bit of a surprise for us that we had problems in Hungary. But in reality, I think the car could have been pretty competitive with a trouble-free race.