Black Friday is about sending a message. It is about establishing a reputation for the rest of the holidays.

If he didn't have this issue hanging over him, he'd be in much greater demand, even with his prickly reputation. He's always had that prickly reputation and it didn't stop us from signing him for two brands in the past.

There was virtually no control at the border. They would go back for birthdays, for Christmas, for holidays, because they could always come back across the border easily.

It's obviously tough to get back into the groove again after a tough loss and (Christmas) holidays. We've been throwing rocks for a week now, trying to get back into the mood for playing and, once we get out there in front of the fans and a good atmosphere here, it will get the juices going and we'll try to do our best.

With people away from their homes -- at parties, shopping or just at work -- the holidays can be an open invitation for burglars. Homeowners can help stop these crimes by installing and using a home security system or by attaching motion sensors to their outdoor lighting.

We would expect Kohl's to meet or beat expectations on a more regular basis in 2006.