The employment picture remains fairly grim, and that's having a dampening effect on measures of consumer confidence. And we have read more

The employment picture remains fairly grim, and that's having a dampening effect on measures of consumer confidence. And we have higher energy prices, which is another drag on consumer confidence and a 'tax' on consumer spending.

There's no question Blagojevich is vulnerable.

There's no question Blagojevich is vulnerable.

In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that He did not also read more

In view of the fact that God limited the intelligence of man, it seems unfair that He did not also limit his stupidity.

It's been a goal of ours all season to get back to that state championship. We've all been so focused read more

It's been a goal of ours all season to get back to that state championship. We've all been so focused on that goal, and we're working as hard as we can to get it.

Why thrust your kid into that? You try to protect them from all the bad people out there.

Why thrust your kid into that? You try to protect them from all the bad people out there.

Shelters here are less than comfortable, and poor sanitation can develop quickly. Residents who decide to stay in the county, read more

Shelters here are less than comfortable, and poor sanitation can develop quickly. Residents who decide to stay in the county, even those who go to local shelters, are risking their health and safety.

We would have hoped for there to be a willingness to calm things down.

We would have hoped for there to be a willingness to calm things down.

It's hard being a leader for so long, being a focal point for so long, and then it kind of read more

It's hard being a leader for so long, being a focal point for so long, and then it kind of abruptly stops. It's nice to be back in the mix. It's also nice not to have 'THE PLAYER' pressure on me anymore. It's on other guys this year. It's going to give me an opportunity to go ahead and play and let the other people have that type of attention.

This is going to steamroll,

This is going to steamroll,