The early heat-up in temperatures and the relatively few number of days with rain have definitely contributed to the early read more

The early heat-up in temperatures and the relatively few number of days with rain have definitely contributed to the early heat-up in housing sales.

I have no problem having money in the bank.

I have no problem having money in the bank.

The looming threat of a global influenza pandemic demands global, regional and national attention, and preparation and response to a read more

The looming threat of a global influenza pandemic demands global, regional and national attention, and preparation and response to a pandemic is a shared responsibility.

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.

We feel fortunate to get out of here with a victory. It feels like a loss though because we didn't read more

We feel fortunate to get out of here with a victory. It feels like a loss though because we didn't deserve to win and Bridgeport did.

Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you, and just before you realize what's wrong read more

Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you, and just before you realize what's wrong with it.

I just tried to talk to her and get her to settle down after that first big jump, because she read more

I just tried to talk to her and get her to settle down after that first big jump, because she was jumping all over the place in celebration afterwards. It's like hitting a home run in baseball. The next time at bat, you swing so hard you can't even see the ball. I wanted her to stay focused.

Yeah, I know, some people are against drunk driving, and I call those people ""the cops."" But you know, sometimes, read more

Yeah, I know, some people are against drunk driving, and I call those people ""the cops."" But you know, sometimes, you've just got no choice; those kids gotta get to school!

In prior years, saddled with heavy incentives and a sagging economy, industry executives pushed profitability out as far as they read more

In prior years, saddled with heavy incentives and a sagging economy, industry executives pushed profitability out as far as they could. Our survey this year has definitely found improved profit levels emerging sooner rather than later, and this is very encouraging.