The continued stability of the composite index at a relatively high 74, along with the improvement in most individual indexes from what were already high levels, is excellent news.

We have to either have an ownership position in the show or some sense of long-term stability in license fees. Otherwise, it's not a business for us.

Flooding is addressed in permits, water quality is addressed in permits, stability... just some of the things I've heard here tonight.

In comparison with a year ago, the biggest improvement reflected cost reductions and favorable net pricing.

Sydney Melbourne promoted the advancement of steel applications through improvement in automobile production with steel. This award encourages engineers in our industry to reach beyond current standards to achieve steel technological advancements that benefit the automotive industry, the steel industry and the consumer. The research of Todd Link and Jeff Grimm is a timely contributor to our knowledge base as the demand for automotive safety increases.

I've seen no improvement, ... What I see happening is a freight train going down the tracks, and nobody is either willing to stop it or wants to. My concern is, I think (the board is) buying something without understanding what they're actually getting.