There is a weakening trend showing up in the numbers since June. It does appear over the last few months read more

There is a weakening trend showing up in the numbers since June. It does appear over the last few months that we're hitting a soft patch of our own. I'm sure that's discouraging to those looking for a job.

If we have to make those plays, we've got the players to do it. So far we haven't had to read more

If we have to make those plays, we've got the players to do it. So far we haven't had to make those plays, and I hope we don't.

It's not just one project; the technology will only give you 20% of the ROI. Process changes will give you read more

It's not just one project; the technology will only give you 20% of the ROI. Process changes will give you 50% of the ROI, and the last 30% of that ROI equation is the people -- that's your change-management piece.

Often, taking stock takes place in the context of a crisis. This is maybe a not-so-painful way to do it.

Often, taking stock takes place in the context of a crisis. This is maybe a not-so-painful way to do it.

She has been very outspoken about her desire to be a young bride... so the idea of her learning what read more

She has been very outspoken about her desire to be a young bride... so the idea of her learning what it's like to be married works either way.

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.

We Don't Need Yellow Ribbons, We Need Help, We Need Jobs

We Don't Need Yellow Ribbons, We Need Help, We Need Jobs

There are more products expected this year.

There are more products expected this year.

I can make a trade every day if I want to, but that's not going to help us. A trade read more

I can make a trade every day if I want to, but that's not going to help us. A trade that would get us better rarely comes along. They're very difficult to find. Good trades are very difficult in our league and don't happen very often.