The M-7 is the best performing car that Metro-North has ever had. It survived last winter without a single weather-related read more

The M-7 is the best performing car that Metro-North has ever had. It survived last winter without a single weather-related breakdown. It performed in today's storm without incident. The M-7 travels more than 700,000 miles without a breakdown, although the contract specified only 100,000 miles between breakdowns. The M-7 put Metro-North on track for a record on-time performance for 2005 of more than 97 percent.

The market was really thin throughout the afternoon, with a continuation of profit-taking from yesterday, but then U.S. markets came read more

The market was really thin throughout the afternoon, with a continuation of profit-taking from yesterday, but then U.S. markets came back and capital flowed in.

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first read more

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first three weeks, isn't as steep this season. Now that we've had a year to work with the kids, I think we can build on our success.

If moisture gets in under the glass (covering), it can completely ruin the painting. They also do fade like a read more

If moisture gets in under the glass (covering), it can completely ruin the painting. They also do fade like a watercolor on paper.

I think the number one factor impacting these programs is the tight labor market, which is making it really hard read more

I think the number one factor impacting these programs is the tight labor market, which is making it really hard for employers to let their workers go for eight to 12 weeks at time.

I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.

I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.

She's never really even been off the farm.

She's never really even been off the farm.

You have to assume there will be more deals. That certainly would be a positive for credit quality in the read more

You have to assume there will be more deals. That certainly would be a positive for credit quality in the equipment space.

I kind of like things slightly out of tune. It makes me feel... intoxicated almost... but in a good way. read more

I kind of like things slightly out of tune. It makes me feel... intoxicated almost... but in a good way. Like I'm at a carnival in a dream. Not sure that makes sense, but I do have pretty good pitch recognition. I see colors for different key signatures, notes, etc.