I really wasn't looking to leave the chamber; I've really loved the work. But this was a very good opportunity, and it will let me stay in Palm Springs and keep working with local businesses.

In these competitive markets and with Wal-Mart breathing down your neck, it's all about grabbing the opportunity to expand in regions where you've got critical mass. It's better to be successful in a few countries and leave it at that than be in every country and be struggling.

It's an opportunity to get in the room and talk with her about what's going on.

We are reaching out to this administration. We think it is a unique opportunity . . . to get things done.

The Monitor is undertaking strenuous efforts on Jill's behalf, taking advantage of every opportunity we have at our disposal. People at the Monitor are working on this night and day in a variety of cities around the world.

There was plenty of opportunity, and the kids shot a lot of shells.