We didn't want to take the chance (Taylor) might not be back in time for the hearing.

I think they know I can do a good job. I've put in a lot of time with the bar and I've been in a leadership position. At least it (the poll) gives voters who are disassociated from the courthouse some sort of guidance. The lawyers are here and know what the deal is.

With the pace of things, sometimes those things don't get the full hearing they deserve. We didn't get the chance to offer up public comment because there were no public hearings on it. So now we've got to make certain we have a clear understanding of what the Legislature meant so the affected businesses know where they stand. We want to establish a comfort level rather than creating more confusion.

Hearing Rita was one of the most powerful hurricanes in the history of the Gulf was enough for me to leave.

I think that what we're hearing from consumers today is that not only do fad diets not work, they're really just a recipe for failure.

It's a little bit disappointing, because we did have a chance to get into the playoffs all the way until this last series. But the guys did well and continued battling through the end.