Having followed the Islanders from their infancy through their dynasty, he had a lot of great stories to tell.

It was just an off night. We have to put this behind us and regroup for Friday [against the Islanders]. We have a tough stretch of games ahead of us. We really have to get focused and prepared for those.

Canoes are an essential part of the lifestyle of these islanders. The traditional hollow log canoes take too long to build and there are too few trees of the size required left after the tsunami and earthquake.

It is people like Tim and his writing that made me want to get into this business. Everything he did was with integrity and class. He was fair in his criticism and in his praise as well.

It's an under-followed classy insurance stock.

This is a concept in its infancy, one that will eventually become mainstream. But today, shoppers are using the 'net as an information tool, not as a means of avoiding dealerships. So I don't think shoppers are looking to avoid the traditional dealership process.