said Rivers. ''They just know each other so well. They trust each other on every possession. Beating teams like that down the stretch of games is really tough to do because they've been through so many tough games and they know every nuance of each other. I think that's what makes them so good.

Child pornographers are the lowest of the low, ... Their despicable acts have a devastating effect on the most innocent and vulnerable of our society.

I've always been outgoing. But for shy girls, it helps you realize there are some other things you can do.

Unfortunate events

For those of us who were here 10 years ago, it's the difference between night and day,

[At the time the bidding was stopped, Automated Wagering International, the GTECH competitor for whom Larry Littman had worked before becoming the Texas Lottery's executive director, had on the table a competitive bid that reportedly would have saved Texas $92 million over five years plus provide a new computer system at no cost to the state. Charles Brooke, senior vice president for Automated Wagering International was shocked.] We were totally dismayed, ... They owe us a hell of a lot better explanation. They didn't even try to negotiate with us.