I think the Sustainable Slopes Day had run its course after five years.

The industry is taking steps on both the energy efficiency and clean-energy fronts -- there are plenty of resorts doing one or both of those things.

Skiing and snowboarding are sports of freedom.

You don't feel you have a safe city if you've got these things going on. It seems every other day you're reading in the paper about a murder in Oakland. It doesn't imperil the average resident, but it does damage the perception of safety and the reputation of the Police Department, not to mention creating havoc in the lives of the families affected.

This is a very exciting day for the Wizards. We are thrilled to be where we are at.

Both Allison and Kate came on strong in consolation matches after playing tough first-round matches.