It's nice down here. It's great to see different people and how excited they are about the season.

It took a three-hit game for people to notice that.

I think it's definitely paid off. We were meticulous in Spring Training to stay in our routines. From day one, we wanted all of our swings to be with purpose. We wanted to get off to a good start.

Hey, communications major, what are you trying to say?

Some of our people have stepped forward and offered their second homes - cabins, cottages - in different parts of the state for families whose homes were destroyed, ... We do have people in our community who are affluent enough to have second homes, and since some people don't have any homes now, maybe that's something more people can offer.

There are a few steps that can and should be taken by all financial institutions to ensure that the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the other areas affected by Katrina are not further victimized and do not suffer further losses.