The major components of inflation for us are energy costs and housing costs and medical costs, and I don't see read more

The major components of inflation for us are energy costs and housing costs and medical costs, and I don't see any major break in any of these. I wouldn't be surprised to see still 3.5 percent to 4 percent CPI for us for this year.

We know for sure we'll have it - snow, rain and probably everything else.

We know for sure we'll have it - snow, rain and probably everything else.

As the rate of gain in corporate profits slows, even though the economy is booming, productivity is slowing and wages read more

As the rate of gain in corporate profits slows, even though the economy is booming, productivity is slowing and wages are going up, so the market will feel worse -- but people will be feeling better,

I think other benefits are being utilized today more often than sabbaticals as retention tools. Instead of giving us six read more

I think other benefits are being utilized today more often than sabbaticals as retention tools. Instead of giving us six weeks off a year, employees are demanding more day to day flexibility, like the ability to telecommute, flex-time and child care or elder-care benefits. Those are the other areas where we are seeing real growth, while sabbaticals are sort of going up and down.

Women tend to wear clothes that are too tight, and men tend to wear clothes that are too loose.

Women tend to wear clothes that are too tight, and men tend to wear clothes that are too loose.

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

For low-priced, commodity-type products, automation is the most realistic venue as profit margins dictate that companies deploy LTC (linear time code) 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.

The heart and soul of the question is whether they can charge us impact fees.

The heart and soul of the question is whether they can charge us impact fees.

There's a late-night scene in every town, and everyone has something going on, ... I've heard good stories about (Syracuse); read more

There's a late-night scene in every town, and everyone has something going on, ... I've heard good stories about (Syracuse); this is a very good party town, a good drinking place. I definitely would like to come back and check it out further. Do some more research, as I call it.

They are dedicating their energies to make this a very upscale and comfortable club without being pretentious.

They are dedicating their energies to make this a very upscale and comfortable club without being pretentious.