I was trying not to play her a lot. I thought we were in pretty good shape at 12-4. I read more

I was trying not to play her a lot. I thought we were in pretty good shape at 12-4. I didn't realize that was the highlight of the first half.

This was a huge confidence-builder for our girls. Lauren was so smooth out there today, and she showed a tremendous read more

This was a huge confidence-builder for our girls. Lauren was so smooth out there today, and she showed a tremendous amount of poise for a ninth-grader. There were some rough spots, but this gives us something to build on.

Even with their combined support, the cost of mounting a production has proved to be too much. We have continued read more

Even with their combined support, the cost of mounting a production has proved to be too much. We have continued to do fine productions, and I've found it even more challenging because we have to adapt productions to the recital stage, and yet we're doing full productions with sets, lights and everything.

America is interested in re-arranging the region as it sees fit.

America is interested in re-arranging the region as it sees fit.

There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept.

There is nothing worse than a brilliant image of a fuzzy concept.

That's quite a remarkable accomplishment considering that fuel price increases are estimated to cost the company an additional $170 million, read more

That's quite a remarkable accomplishment considering that fuel price increases are estimated to cost the company an additional $170 million, or $0.20 a share, in 2005,

been given an opportunity and a chance and I intend to make a whole-hearted effort to not go down that read more

been given an opportunity and a chance and I intend to make a whole-hearted effort to not go down that path. It scares me.

Companies appear to have turned cautious because of the possibility of spikes in crude oil prices, which could hit corporate read more

Companies appear to have turned cautious because of the possibility of spikes in crude oil prices, which could hit corporate profitability. Oil prices have been stable recently, but are still generally at high levels.

That was a huge conference game for us. We needed that bad.

That was a huge conference game for us. We needed that bad.