The biggest thing here is what inventories are looking like and what demand is looking like for the first quarter.

The biggest thing here is what inventories are looking like and what demand is looking like for the first quarter.

We're starting the 2006 part of the season in dominating fashion and that's good.

We're starting the 2006 part of the season in dominating fashion and that's good.

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high-quality read more

Department stores during the New Year holiday looked quite busy, reflecting the recovery in consumer spending. Companies that sell high-quality goods, such as Isetan, are good picks.

[Alex Adams (81) and Hannah Lavy (82) rounded out Fayettevilles scoring. The defending conference champ Lady Bulldogs edged Bentonville by read more

[Alex Adams (81) and Hannah Lavy (82) rounded out Fayettevilles scoring. The defending conference champ Lady Bulldogs edged Bentonville by four shots.] Theyve just been steady all year long, ... The best thing I can do for them is to stay out of the way. All the credit goes to them and Kelly Lavy, my assistant head coach. Shes a jack of all trades and our girls program wouldnt be anywhere near what it is without her.

If we put all this on the menu, it would look like all the other places where you have to read more

If we put all this on the menu, it would look like all the other places where you have to squint to read it.

I got Jimmy Hall from Wet Willie and he also plays now with Hank Williams Jr.

I got Jimmy Hall from Wet Willie and he also plays now with Hank Williams Jr.

I can understand the frustration felt by the many basketball players who feel that they have been forced to conform read more

I can understand the frustration felt by the many basketball players who feel that they have been forced to conform with the league's new dress code, ... Iverson and other NBA players have suggested that they will not abide by the league's dress code, and Bodog.com will offer to reimburse any fines levied, and match the payment with a donation to each player's charity of choice.

We aren't going to go out and support an opponent of the current governor and sully the name of teachers read more

We aren't going to go out and support an opponent of the current governor and sully the name of teachers before a special session.

Marriage is like the army. Everybody complains, but you'd be surprised at how many re-enlist.

Marriage is like the army. Everybody complains, but you'd be surprised at how many re-enlist.