We try to keep them circulating and bring in something different every year. And there are still the old favorites you have to hold onto.

It's not very often that a 10-year-old gets a chance to start working on money for his college education, but every one in Ryan's division will win at least some scholarship money this weekend, just for getting that far. It goes from $5,000 for first place down to $500 for sixth place.

There are two exploits circulating.

When I think of Irish, I think of hardworking people. Irish make the American dream come true.

Praise is always good as long as it's not overdone. If you praise everyone equally, what's the praise worth?

It's a whole different ballgame from years back. It's like any other business -- rising costs and a lot more paperwork.