I think you base pay increases on substantially successful years.

He's been somewhat of an evangelist, a circuit-riding preacher. He's connected with the fan base.

I think what the data will show, is that pay rose substantially, but maybe not quite as much in 2004. Executive pay goes up a lot when company performance goes up and that includes, but is not limited to, the stock price performance.

It's easier to get things done when you have an ISD. People are more willing to vote on tax increases, on bond issues, because they know their tax increases are going to their kids at their high school.

You can look at different trends to explain it, a .355 on-base percentage being the benchmark for a successful playoff team,

My own mother always taught me that fairness was a family value - I think equal pay is about fairness for everyone.