It was an inspired choice and an inspiring performance. There doesn't seem to be a weakness in your abilities,

In the FOMC statement, the Fed may have little choice but to acknowledge Q4 weakness, but will probably maintain that the first half (of 2006) should be better.

I'd like to think I could do something great - a performance like Meryl Streep's in 'Sophie's Choice' - at some point in my life. At the same time, though, I don't want to put too much pressure on myself to be great.

Moving Alexandra to the franchise growth and performance team was a strategic move for Choice Hotels. By adding Alexandra, with her brand strategy background, to my team, we will be able to further build brand equity through strategic growth and additional focus on property level performance.

We don't have a choice. That's the way it is.

Today's announcement reflects our board's confidence in Wachovia's performance and prospects for consistently growing earnings while maintaining a strong capital position.