Both of them are playing a game of brinksmanship, ... The risk both run is regulatory intervention, which neither wants. But this is a complicated issue that defies the simplistic analysis.

He looks to me to be a guy that really is taking the team and wants a prolonged run. He's a heck of a hockey player. What a benefit to have when you're trying to protect the lead; just the smarts, the composure, the hands, the passing, the physical play and the decision-making. He's been incredible for the last number of weeks.

Simple die-hards like myself, we're playing a numbers game.

I like to keep up with his progress. I am rooting for them every game that they're not playing us. I've got to.

Our understanding is that the risk to these patients is very small. Because patient safety is always our foremost concern, we will continue to cooperate with Regeneration Technologies in their efforts to resolve this matter.

Despite the best efforts of the F.C.C. to create competition, after the bubble burst, there weren't any competitive alternative to the Bells. Now that the cable operators are able to offer voice service to complement their high-speed data, commercial services are a cherry waiting to be picked.