If we're going to become the kind of company we talk about in terms of business acumen, we have to have a pipeline of really great business leadership coming through,

My goal when I came to the company as president was to grow the business to 15 stores. This helps us realize that goal.

Do they just want more money? Do they want this company (RIM) out of business? I don't know. I can't read their minds.

It's all on the up-and-up. It was a good business decision for him and for the university. There's nothing worse than to have a coach locked into a five- or six-year contract that doesn't want to be here.

Sandra brings extensive experience in corporate, securities, business practice, and intellectual property law, as well as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and contract negotiations to Mercury. Sandra is a valuable addition to our executive team, and I am pleased to have her join Mercury in this important role.

This doesn't change any of the business fundamentals, but it makes you worry about the way the company is picking its people.