We've been through quite a few. We're very aware and cautious with hurricanes,

We're just now starting to see the effects [of the Florida hurricanes] on demand,

Investors were cautious to begin with this year, and the hurricanes are causing them to second-guess themselves even more.

Hiring was cautious in October. Aside from companies not being able to operate because of the hurricanes, many businesses might have been in a state of suspense as they assessed damage to their operations and to the economy that might have resulted from these storms.

We really have to be aware of stuff that's unfair, not right, and the police have to be more forthright. A person of color will be more sensitive.

It used to be that you knew when the newspaper ad hit -- you'd get a flood. You become more aware that it's an employee's market right now, not an employer's market.