She's an incredible optimist. Every time there was a problem, she had a positive read. She never gave up. She read more

She's an incredible optimist. Every time there was a problem, she had a positive read. She never gave up. She was always encouraging and always finding solutions.

We're still in the early stages (of recovery). The market is still suffering from excess capacity on the North Atlantic.

We're still in the early stages (of recovery). The market is still suffering from excess capacity on the North Atlantic.

Before mid-October it will be up and running.

Before mid-October it will be up and running.

It's obviously a ton of money.

It's obviously a ton of money.

It's all about chemistry. Our chemistry is starting to build. We are beginning to find out what is going to read more

It's all about chemistry. Our chemistry is starting to build. We are beginning to find out what is going to suit this team.

We benefit as a growing sport being in a growing region.

We benefit as a growing sport being in a growing region.

I'm thrilled. I personally hope that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

I'm thrilled. I personally hope that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars read more

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars and fuel? ... As chairman of the House Environment Committee, I heard from all sides of this debate. My conclusion: Incentives to reduce pollution are better than forcing motorists to live with a de facto car tax which won't make cleaner air.

We had pitching in the first game, but the hitting wasn't there. We got the bats alive a little bit read more

We had pitching in the first game, but the hitting wasn't there. We got the bats alive a little bit in the second game, but we couldn't keep it going.