Hickory feels uncomfortable with its current (economic) tempo. I hope I can stimulate some things.

Hickory feels uncomfortable with its current (economic) tempo. I hope I can stimulate some things.

(Starter) Ike (Martinez) was getting tired. He was losing velocity on his stuff. So right now we only have the read more

(Starter) Ike (Martinez) was getting tired. He was losing velocity on his stuff. So right now we only have the two pitchers due to all the injuries.

This is the nuclear option. Actually, the nuclear option would be shutting down the plant. This is the neutron bomb.

This is the nuclear option. Actually, the nuclear option would be shutting down the plant. This is the neutron bomb.

It sent chills down my spine. It was recognition of a student-athlete who did it right, but it was something read more

It sent chills down my spine. It was recognition of a student-athlete who did it right, but it was something more. I just don't know of any other conference where something like that would happen. For me, that's the moment I 'got' it.

If the England team don't want to experience another hellish week like the one that lies ahead of them now, read more

If the England team don't want to experience another hellish week like the one that lies ahead of them now, with only pride at stake, they had better get used to the idea.

Most bureaucracies take a while to get it together, and this is America -- we have so much and we read more

Most bureaucracies take a while to get it together, and this is America -- we have so much and we can't get it together [in the face of Hurricane Katrina], ... So imagine a country that's very poor, with a clunky bureaucracy. The ability to coordinate and manage this sort of crisis, especially in a country with corruption, high levels of alcoholism and a top-heavy bureaucracy, is challenging.

If we get concrete proof someone set out (to defraud), then we will pursue them.

If we get concrete proof someone set out (to defraud), then we will pursue them.

I do not think that the U.N. is really perceived to be taking sides in toto, but there have been read more

I do not think that the U.N. is really perceived to be taking sides in toto, but there have been complaints that certain personnel in the U.N. seem to favor, for example, the pro-independence groups.

It really is a powerful tool in bringing people together.

It really is a powerful tool in bringing people together.