Everyone's first concern is always the grass or their crops, but trees can suffer too.

Everyone's first concern is always the grass or their crops, but trees can suffer too.

I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money.

I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money.

That's one of the largest betrayals. People have been led into this false sense of security.

That's one of the largest betrayals. People have been led into this false sense of security.

Because they are older, more mature players, they're playing with a little more reckless abandon. It's all about getting 11 read more

Because they are older, more mature players, they're playing with a little more reckless abandon. It's all about getting 11 people swarming to the ball, gang tackling. We're doing a lot better job of that this year, a lot more like were accustomed to.

The recent loss in Tokyo was triggered by factors like the reshuffle of the Nikkei components and tumbles in U.S. read more

The recent loss in Tokyo was triggered by factors like the reshuffle of the Nikkei components and tumbles in U.S. shares. It has nothing to do with economic fundamentals in Japan, which have not worsened at all.

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.

I didn't know what the numbers were, but I knew I needed to hit some shots. Then I realized I read more

I didn't know what the numbers were, but I knew I needed to hit some shots. Then I realized I was going off all by myself.

I would have liked to have 12 points but we must learn our lessons. I don't think England are the read more

I would have liked to have 12 points but we must learn our lessons. I don't think England are the best team in Europe but they are one of the best with three young forwards and a good defense.

The institution of chivalry forms one of the most remarkable features in the history of the Middle Ages.

The institution of chivalry forms one of the most remarkable features in the history of the Middle Ages.