George Bush has just taken a giant 30-year step backwards in terms of fuel economy for vehicles. He's actually loosened up the rules under the guise of tightening them. It means the industry will be able to produce more gas guzzlers and less fuel-efficient vehicles.

I know it's supposed to keep us from disrupting the teacher in class.

If you have the time and money, a week or two of total immersion is the ideal solution.

I'm surprised. You wouldn't expect that. He's been a good coach. He's been good for the kids at Snider.

The voter turnout has been low and getting lower. All too often there aren't any candidates, and to run a citywide race effectively takes a lot of money and effort. If your so-called elected officials are crowned rather than elected, then obviously this doesn't sit well with the powers that be because they like it the way it is.

It wasn't as hard as finding Mars, ... It helped to know about it before we began.

It's always good to get a win after you practice hard all summer. It makes the second week of practice a little more fun.

It never had a road bed. It never had the proper drainage, ... It was a couple of layers of pavement on muddy wet soil, and that's what it looked like.

It's awesome being home, ... It's great to spend time with my wife and kids without having nurses and doctors coming in and out.

It's a tragedy to happen at any time. But to have it happen just before the holidays just makes you focus more on how lucky you are to be alive and be with the family you have.