I don't think they're cost-effective at this point. But a program like this -- this learning by doing -- can lower the costs in the long run.

There wasn't a lot of pressure associated with the match, but our team put pressure on themselves to do well.

This delivers electricity at the time when it's most needed for the system. The electricity, therefore, may be worth more than it appears on the surface.

Purdue is in the process of rebuilding their program after they dropped it for a year. This really wasn't a tough match, but I was happy with how the shooters responded and posted near some of their personal bests. This match gave us an opportunity to take a look at some of our other shooters.

The real reason to stay away is the weather, not terrorism. Terrorism isn't a threat; this is a safe place.