Certainly Katrina eliminated boating activities in that part of the Gulf Coast, but for West Marine, 15 stores were directly read more

Certainly Katrina eliminated boating activities in that part of the Gulf Coast, but for West Marine, 15 stores were directly affected by the hurricane. Last year, they had 60 stores in the path of major hurricanes, and it affected earnings by about a penny. At least with respect to the hurricanes, it should be less (of an impact) than what happened last year.

When I picked up those little girls that drowned, all I could think about was my grandbabies.

When I picked up those little girls that drowned, all I could think about was my grandbabies.

Nobody is being allowed to enter the area. People are being stopped in a 10- kilometer radius.

Nobody is being allowed to enter the area. People are being stopped in a 10- kilometer radius.

That makes it a lot more exciting for them.

That makes it a lot more exciting for them.

We have a facility we'd like filled and you have one you'd like to see stay filled.

We have a facility we'd like filled and you have one you'd like to see stay filled.

I believe I am the highest power, absolutely.

I believe I am the highest power, absolutely.

The patients are happier, and we can serve more patients. More patients mean more revenues.

The patients are happier, and we can serve more patients. More patients mean more revenues.

The major components of inflation for us are energy costs and housing costs and medical costs, and I don't see read more

The major components of inflation for us are energy costs and housing costs and medical costs, and I don't see any major break in any of these. I wouldn't be surprised to see still 3.5 percent to 4 percent CPI for us for this year.

Erik was running slow, he was pacing me. This was a great race and a great day, the weather was read more

Erik was running slow, he was pacing me. This was a great race and a great day, the weather was very nice.