This promises well for Carlos' chances in the rest of the race. We had a feeling he'd be in top read more

This promises well for Carlos' chances in the rest of the race. We had a feeling he'd be in top shape after finishing well in the Tour and later having the time to prepare himself and spend time with his family without being troubled by injuries, illness or stressful contract negotiations. But just before a race starts you always get a little nervous anyway.

The other inmates stand in a long straight line, flanked by guards, and I am dragged past them. I do read more

The other inmates stand in a long straight line, flanked by guards, and I am dragged past them. I do not respect them, because they will not run - will not try to escape.

There's been a very real structural shift, primarily in manufacturing employment, as a result of outsourcing and earlier capital investment read more

There's been a very real structural shift, primarily in manufacturing employment, as a result of outsourcing and earlier capital investment that has increased productivity. They're making employment act differently in this upturn.

He gave it serious consideration; he had a number of conversations with his family. He is not going to run read more

He gave it serious consideration; he had a number of conversations with his family. He is not going to run for governor next year.

He was probably not as sharp as he normally is.

He was probably not as sharp as he normally is.

If you kill bacteria down to three feet you're not going to have any problems.

If you kill bacteria down to three feet you're not going to have any problems.

Remember that you are needed. There is at least one important work to be done that will not be done read more

Remember that you are needed. There is at least one important work to be done that will not be done unless you do it.

To these men and women we humbly bow, to the generations who followed and carried the pulpit and teaching of read more

To these men and women we humbly bow, to the generations who followed and carried the pulpit and teaching of Jesus Christ, we are grateful. Let us be inspired to walk in His presence and leave our children the same faith and hope of a home beyond the grave -- a house not made by hands but eternal in the heavens.

They have big shoes to fill. As the defending state champions there are a lot of expectations on them. Defending read more

They have big shoes to fill. As the defending state champions there are a lot of expectations on them. Defending the state title is not our focus. We want to develop chemistry, play well as a team and learn to compete. All that is going to prepare us for the toughest district in the state of Texas.