There are some mature birds that have short beards from a lack of melanin that makes the beard weak and read more

There are some mature birds that have short beards from a lack of melanin that makes the beard weak and it will break. The best method is to wait and see the bird in full strut. If his fan (tail feathers) form an even-edged circle, then he's mature. If there are shorter feathers on the edges of the fan with taller feathers in the middle, then it's a jake.

We know that digging razor clams is a holiday tradition for a lot of families, and the tides cooperated this read more

We know that digging razor clams is a holiday tradition for a lot of families, and the tides cooperated this year.

What helps me go forward is that I stay receptive, I feel that anything can happen.

What helps me go forward is that I stay receptive, I feel that anything can happen.

I make a big deal to our kids you don't have to lose to learn lessons. Unfortunately, sometimes you do. read more

I make a big deal to our kids you don't have to lose to learn lessons. Unfortunately, sometimes you do. ... They played better than us. The same mistakes we've been making while winning were really exploited.

I felt like we tried to give it away. We didn't play our best. I told the girls after the read more

I felt like we tried to give it away. We didn't play our best. I told the girls after the game that good teams win even when they don't play their best.

Our pitchers struggled, but there really wasn't much else we could do with their pitcher today. He's the best we've read more

Our pitchers struggled, but there really wasn't much else we could do with their pitcher today. He's the best we've seen all year.

We are proud to play even a small part in helping our industries provide emergency shelter for the victims of read more

We are proud to play even a small part in helping our industries provide emergency shelter for the victims of this tragedy. It appears that most of the shelters ordered by FEMA have now been produced, but we do expect to see some carryover into 2006. In addition, industry sales in 2006 may increase due both to the need to replenish dealer lots that were depleted while manufacturers diverted their production capabilities to filling FEMA orders, and the permanent rebuilding of the hurricane-stricken areas.

Anarchy is a form of crime ... We will search the perpetrators, detain them and bring them to trial.

Anarchy is a form of crime ... We will search the perpetrators, detain them and bring them to trial.

A lot of it is the seat-of-your-pants-type thing and a lot of faith and trust in people.

A lot of it is the seat-of-your-pants-type thing and a lot of faith and trust in people.