We had our chances too, because we got to the foul line, but didn't convert. That makes it pretty tough read more

We had our chances too, because we got to the foul line, but didn't convert. That makes it pretty tough because we have lost some tough games this season. It's an area I hope we can solve by the time we begin region play because that is when it counts the most.

In prior years, saddled with heavy incentives and a sagging economy, industry executives pushed profitability out as far as they read more

In prior years, saddled with heavy incentives and a sagging economy, industry executives pushed profitability out as far as they could. Our survey this year has definitely found improved profit levels emerging sooner rather than later, and this is very encouraging.

Nobody could believe that somebody would steal pocket change and break into the library to do so.

Nobody could believe that somebody would steal pocket change and break into the library to do so.

A 15 to 20 basis point move in spreads shows investors were still waiting for something new.

A 15 to 20 basis point move in spreads shows investors were still waiting for something new.

The dogs learn more than 40 commands.

The dogs learn more than 40 commands.

The strong flows of international capital into emerging markets reflect a number of important trends. In addition to continuing significant read more

The strong flows of international capital into emerging markets reflect a number of important trends. In addition to continuing significant global economic growth, national authorities in numerous emerging market economies have improved economic policy management in recent years, which has led to greater growth, lower inflation and reductions in the ratio of public debt to GDP.

There's a lot of confusion in the marketplace. People are pretty fearful.

There's a lot of confusion in the marketplace. People are pretty fearful.

For them to begin to see ACS as a more positive presence in the communities – that's huge progress. We read more

For them to begin to see ACS as a more positive presence in the communities – that's huge progress. We sit now right on the cusp of losing that if we're not careful.

We knew our pitching staff was the backbone of the team. The question mark is our hitting. It isn't over read more

We knew our pitching staff was the backbone of the team. The question mark is our hitting. It isn't over yet. We've still got two weeks to go, and the offense has to come around. We're day to day with our offense.