The first half was frustrating. We definitely didn't match their intensity, but we certainly did in the second half.

The first half was frustrating. We definitely didn't match their intensity, but we certainly did in the second half.

We ate outside in tents. Food was prepared by a company from Redding, California, that feeds firefighters. It was good, read more

We ate outside in tents. Food was prepared by a company from Redding, California, that feeds firefighters. It was good, but, wow, 5,000 calories.

Who knows what we live, and struggle, and die?... Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. read more

Who knows what we live, and struggle, and die?... Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of all our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom.

The biggest thing that would help the markets right now would be a sustained drop in crude oil, but I'm read more

The biggest thing that would help the markets right now would be a sustained drop in crude oil, but I'm not holding my breath for that. It's drawing attention away from third-quarter numbers that, despite GM, are really pretty good.

Brands make a powerful impact on people, especially in today's world of ever-increasing consumer choice. This survey highlights the importance read more

Brands make a powerful impact on people, especially in today's world of ever-increasing consumer choice. This survey highlights the importance that brands play within many aspects of our lives, and reveals some interesting trends, such as the dominance of technology and Internet-based brands. Companies that take a proactive approach to managing their brands are in a much better position to earn respect from their customers, as exemplified by the top-ranked brands on the list.

They (Israelis) destroyed our homes and our mosques, ... Today it is our turn to destroy theirs.

They (Israelis) destroyed our homes and our mosques, ... Today it is our turn to destroy theirs.

Carlos felt really strong at the foot of the decisive climb, so we put Calvente and Piil up front to read more

Carlos felt really strong at the foot of the decisive climb, so we put Calvente and Piil up front to set the pace. With about six kilometers to go Carlos hit a bad patch and instead of risking a total meltdown, he made the sensible choice to ride at his own pace and he did actually manage to limit his time loss quite well. The other day Carlos was a bit better than Mancebo and today it was the other way round. The time differences are still very small. The way it looks right now Heras and Menchov are the strongest. But there's almost two full weeks left and a lot can happen in that time.

I'm going for a state title. The record is just a bonus.

I'm going for a state title. The record is just a bonus.

These guys are going to be the first people that play in the Wells Fargo Arena in a game that read more

These guys are going to be the first people that play in the Wells Fargo Arena in a game that matters. It's something they'll remember and take with them the rest of their lives.