I still have a ton of confidence. I'm happy with how I rolled it (in Newport News) and I think I've got a good shot to win it.

I couldn't have more confidence. I have everything I need to do it.

It would be a dream come true. It would be an unbelievable feat with all of the good bowlers in the region. But if I don't make it, I won't be too discouraged.

The good news is, as a result of that process, investors should have greater confidence overall in the numbers going forward.

While it's a bit of a surprise, the slightly downbeat news on confidence can be explained by the ongoing weakness in employment, and perhaps consumers are a little concerned about the backup in mortgage rates. But while they're becoming less confident, they're still buying -- the latest sales numbers still look good.

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