The appeal of the rural companies is that they have a lot less competition, fewer unknowns in their business and read more

The appeal of the rural companies is that they have a lot less competition, fewer unknowns in their business and that they have decided to opt into these high dividend strategies, ... There is less chance that management will use cash for a significant acquisition or invest in things that are away from the core business.

The manufacturing surveys from September confirm that there has been no broad-based deterioration in activity due to the energy price read more

The manufacturing surveys from September confirm that there has been no broad-based deterioration in activity due to the energy price spike in the aftermath of Katrina. This is quite promising for the growth outlook.

Best of all, I only missed one spare.

Best of all, I only missed one spare.

They just have different customs, and we want to be knowledgeable and accept those customs. One of the worst things read more

They just have different customs, and we want to be knowledgeable and accept those customs. One of the worst things you can do is be in Japan and demand a fork.

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.

Our penalty kill was as close to perfect as it could be. In their zone we were tremendous and our read more

Our penalty kill was as close to perfect as it could be. In their zone we were tremendous and our pressure up ice was really good. There were great clears and the guys really let me see the puck.

It's not stuff you do when you're worrying about an election, ... As he looks at these projects, he doesn't read more

It's not stuff you do when you're worrying about an election, ... As he looks at these projects, he doesn't ever say, 'Let's do less and rest on the record.' The guy continues to lead with his chin.

It's not like we're alone out there. There are really a lot of people doing this.

It's not like we're alone out there. There are really a lot of people doing this.

We had two guys that transferred in that I'm confident will go to state. And, they were so anxious to read more

We had two guys that transferred in that I'm confident will go to state. And, they were so anxious to get out there -- this was their first night -- and they didn't get to.