The ultimate goal is to provide in 5 years a sound scientific basis for the management of the barrier islands here and also around the United States.

We found weak or non-existent controls in the process that (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) used to approve assistance payments that leave the federal government vulnerable to fraud and abuse.

Management cited a narrower assortment of handsets, ramp up of expertise on the activation process, and fewer-than-expected promotions as reasons for the softness.

It's been our hope all along to see the state take over management of wolves.

The management of the home's physical plant is one major issue for improving the quality of life for an aging population.

The key will be 1Q06 CAC, in our opinion, which will drive 2006 estimates. Given management provided guidance for 1Q06 CAC to be approximately the same as 1Q05 CAC, we have greater confidence the company will be able to achieve our estimates.