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I am completely focused on accepting the things I can not change, and I can not change the weather and player injuries. But when we have the luxury and privilege of having a combined men?s and women?s tournament for the first time, and we have a Connecticut native who is on his way back up after some struggles, who brings a group of fans who give this stadium an almost-Davis Cup feel, I feel lucky. I feel grateful.

I am happy to have won this easy. It is good for the next rounds since I will save energy that I am sure I will be needing. It wasn't easy to play today. The weather conditions made the court very heavy.

I booked a flight last-minute to El Paso ... and the weather was gorgeous. It didn't seem like there was much going to happen. It didn't look like storm weather.

I am standing in the ground at the moment and the weather here is absolutely fabulous. The sun is shining brightly and this will help in preparing a good pitch.

I always worry about tornados. I urge people to watch TV, listen to the radio and be weather conscious.

Carol Anne played real well during a tough round because of the weather delays.

Capping the upside is the fact that inventories have not drawn much despite the cold weather we have had thus far and therefore are not unsettling the markets much.

But they are good for recovering from an injury or if the weather is too bad to run in.

But the fact that we are having a sustained period of warm weather with periodic rainfall bodes well for termite swarms.

Businesses in North Dakota definitely benefited from much warmer weather for the month according to comments from businesses in our survey. It is difficult to separate out the impacts of weather from more fundamental economic factors, but even so, our survey still points to solid growth in the months ahead.

Based on the summer we had last year, with all the rain, the weather now has allowed a lot of our developers and builders to catch up a little bit.

Because of the mild weather we've been having there's no ice, and the seals now have to find an alternative place to pup.

Because of the dry weather we had to pick spots less prone to serious issues.

Because of the difficult weather conditions and because of the volume of people Hartsfield serves, we are taking measures to help prevent stranded passengers.

Barring any serious supply disruption, there is plenty of oil and prices could drop if the weather stays warm. But we have tremendous speculation in the markets driving prices, so there is no way to guarantee they will continue to fall.

Baron was under the weather but came out and had a great first half. He got tired in the second half. We just didn't have other guys stepping up and helping him out there offensively. We let our offensive performance affect our defense too much.

Because of the weather (rain) in the previous contests versus Hamilton and Browning, we weren't able to run the option that much. It opens the outside running game when teams load that many defenders near the line of scrimmage. It's the part of our offense that we need to run.

I loved it, and hated to see it all end, but things happen for a reason. (I loved) the whole experience, and it was my first team. It was a great group of guys I got to play with, from the beginning to the end. The only gripe was the weather stayed cold too long. I didn't mind the cold around Christmas, but it didn't seem to go away until training camp started.

I have never experienced any weather that rough in the size of the boat that I was in. I could not control the boat. I did the best I could for about 10 to 11 hours to keep it afloat until we were evacuated. Everyone was seasick. Everyone had a loss of energy. It took a lot of persuasion on my part to get people into their survival suits, but the bottom line is we survived.

I felt really comfortable on the course and the weather is looking to be the same, so I'm just going to rest and come back for Saturday.

I feel like we were hooked to the paddle wheel of steamboat. Just when you thought it was done, you got another slap. But you can weather storms when you have good people, and that starts at the top. At Marshall there are great people at the top. There are great boosters and a great Huntington community that instills these things. We all got to learn life lessons and that's what it's all about.

I can't do anything about the last couple of years now. They are a different team now and so are we. We're excited to play some great competition and why not start it against the West Division favorites? I just hope the weather complies.

Great weather and great crowds. There are lots of people and they're all happy with what we've got. Now that we've got the snow, I think it's going to be even better.

Frankly, I'm concerned about it but we're going to let the doctor look at it and see if there's anything there. I don't know how much was the (cold) weather and how much was something else.

From a biological standpoint, the declines in harvest don't concern me. Turkeys are very susceptible to changes in habitat, food availability and weather conditions during the brood-rearing period. Populations are going to fluctuate. Statistically, I don't think these declines are that significant.

From a retail perspective, the hot weather should help spur sales of summer merchandise.

From an economic viewpoint, these numbers were encouraging. Especially encouraging were the distillate numbers ... We're going to have enough oil to weather the storm.

Fundamentally, the increase in exports and export sales has been a supportive factor. Ideas that ethanol-driven demand for corn will continue to increase at a brisk pace and that U.S. corn acreage may decline modestly in 2006 also provide fundamental support. Dry weather has driven wheat prices higher and has raised concerns about the 2006 growing season for corn and other crops. Speculative demand for corn and other crops has also escalated, as evidenced by the daily tally of the net position of the fund traders.

I don't think we're in bad shape. I think we're in a recession. I think we're in very good shape to weather this recession and make it a short, shallow one.

I expected our index to tick lower in March, as the effects from the Super Bowl and mild winter weather faded. Looking ahead, our index probably will settle into a lower range, as the local economy struggles to overcome restructuring in the auto sector, higher interest rates, and elevated gasoline prices.

From the time the weather service issues a warning to the time we have out sirens running, it's about one to two minutes.

For us to get a sweep heading into exams is obviously a good thing. I thought our guys did a good job of playing hard all weekend, despite the weather related issues. I am glad that we were able to finish off the sweep to head into the week.

Fortunately, the weather did end up cooperating, and it's all systems go.

For those two months of off-season in November and December, it's nice to be able to practice whenever you choose, not when the weather chooses.

For third consecutive winter, harsh winter weather will be the main theme for eastern United States.

Fortunately, as the weather turns colder, the threat for infection from mosquitoes will subside. Mosquito activity lessens greatly after the first hard frost.

Given weather conditions this winter, supply overall appears to be adequate for U.S. needs through the winter.

Given the weather conditions and the formidable terrain in Alaska, the safe landing of the aircraft without injury to the crew was a remarkable display of airmanship on the part of the pilot.

If it's good weather and you're still playing, that means you're doing pretty well. It's always been like that. You start with 20 teams and now we're down to eight. You feel pretty good if you're still playing now.

If we are in an emergency weather situation and the land lines go down, we have cell phones.

If we are going to build momentum, it's important for our team to continue to compete. Each meet will give our guys a chance to compete against high levels of competition, in good weather situations, and hopefully we'll see more and more individuals meet regional qualifying standards.

If it's a single woman or single man and the inn is full and there's no weather issue, they're going to sleep on the street.

If it remains warm, no problem. But if we have a cycle where we go back to the normal spring weather ... and you get below freezing, that's a real risk.

He was under the weather and not feeling well. I thought he battled and did a good job.

He is gonna make tough decisions to either change the style to get better or just weather the storm.

He is a class act and has 20 hundreds from 70 Tests. He is a bit under weather but it happens to everyone. I back him to come good soon.

Having Corey, it's huge. You can sit there and pound him in there in weather like this. He didn't have very many yards in the first half, but you can come out there in the second half and wear them down, the way we did. When you can keep running Corey at them, it's a great plus.

We've been very fortunate, but there's more weather to come.

We're progressing right along (on the memorial). The foundation has been poured, but the wet weather has held us up from progressing further. Right now, we have a mud hole.

We're probably over the worst with the exception of some incredible cold weather in the mid-continent.

We're preparing as we talk to the National Weather Service. If people have ever had flooding issues (and need) to get sandbags before flooding occurs, now is a good time. (Preparation) is pretty routine. We hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

We track the weather all day. We could get 3 to 7 inches, or the storm could miss us.

We're in the hands of the weather but basically it just boils down to that we just want to give ourselves a chance of winning the game. At the end of the day it doesn't matter if we lose the series 2-0. To protect a defeat and still go 1-0 down in the series is pointless.

We're in the hands of the weather but basically it boils down to that we just want to give ourselves a chance of winning the game.

We're on track to be done by the end of May, the early part of June. It all depends on the weather between now and then.

We're obviously very happy to be able announce a second increase in our purses at this meet. Despite a couple of weeks of inclement weather which really impacted our turf program, horsemen have continued to support the entry box, which has enabled us to maintain our field size and this has continued to fuel increased handle.

We're nowhere close to turning the corner on this thing. Until we get a change in our weather patterns, we're going to see fires.

What is clear is that the damage caused by ever more severe and frequent weather events...ripples across the economy to the eventual detriment of shareholders.

What impresses me is the energy it takes, emotionally and physically, to constantly do that. To do that in a game, that means you've got to do it in practice, too. What if he's under the weather a bit one week?

We've encountered some substantial head winds in the areas of weather and commodity costs.

We are fortunate to have the return trip to Louisiana. It's not ideal, but it's better to play in sunny, dry weather rather than playing on the sponge we have.

We can confirm that the ferry has sunk. The weather is pretty friendly right now and rescue crews are doing their job.

Here in Iowa, there were a lot of nervous days during the summer due to hotter weather than in earlier years.

Having this road means that our hearses will come in clean and people will be more inclined to visit regardless of weather conditions.

He rode his bike (to campus) every day. It never mattered what the weather was. He would only drive if the weather was really bad.

GOES satellites help our forecasters to see both the big picture and small-scale storm features. Since they are designed to be stationary, GOES satellites act as steady eyes on the ever-changing weather and climate.

He's always been a guy that we could count on to give us a lot of innings. Shaky first inning, but he settled down and really did a good job. He's a smart kid, quality pitcher, and once you weather what he did in the first inning, it gave him a lot of confidence.

Historically, construction and starts have been highly sensitive to weather conditions during the winter months.

History has shown that severe weather does not discriminate, and everyone should be prepared to address any type of disaster. If we can educate our school-age population, they can help us promote awareness at home.

He's flushed with drink. And if the weather keeps up like this, by the end of the round he will resemble a ripe tomato.

Hopefully, this will be the end of the wet period. In all indications, it will be the end of the long-standing wet weather pattern.

The range of $0.505 is at the low end of historical experience. New highs in the spot cash price are certainly possible, particularly if weather concerns persist into the spring.

The rally just ran out of steam. We are going to have to see some sustained cold weather to reduce these inventories.

We may see colder weather start to come back in January after a brief respite. The market had been oversold and we've seen new length coming in.

We have to be able to run the ball on a consistent basis. We open up at Wilkes and you never know what the weather is going to be like this time of year. You can?t count on throwing the ball 40 or 50 times a game. Plus, in this league, you have to be able to manage the football and manage the clock. The way some of these teams are, the best way to beat them is to keep their offense off the field.

We looked at the weather and it didn't look good for Saturday. So we just did the whole thing Friday night. It was a long day of tennis, but we got it all in and we feel fortunate to have done that, to have been able to keep our focus all day long and win it.

We made two attempts, but the weather was just too bad Monday.

Hurricane Carla, it was kind of like Katrina, and I'm from La Grange originally, and it came all the way up into there and I remember that from being little so it's not the first time. I'm aware of what weather can do.

He was in very bad weather and his airplane broke up.

He was outstanding. Even though he's still feeling a little bit under the weather from food poisoning.

I always enjoy coming out here. I have a lot of friends out here. I've played the tournament a number of times. So really, I'm just going to hope that the weather stays great the week we're here.

He didn't deny anything. He said, ' I'm sorry. ' When you weather a crisis well, it can actually help you. Right now is if I had a contract with him, I'd be thinking about using him more.

Grooves get cut into the ice so it has to be flooded each week. You put it on in layers so it freezes up by the following week. Surprisingly, with the weather we have been having, our track is in really good shape right now.

We are going to restructure. We'll let the warm weather pass. It is supposed to be cold Saturday night. We will have the (snow blowers) on, and we will be back up to catch Sunday and Monday. Hopefully, we will have a great weekend.

Know what the weather forecast is. Watch your favorite TV station, listen to the weather radio, and you've got to be in a day when there might be thunderstorms and they're probably going to tell you whether or not there's a chance they're going to be severe.

Kmart's sales for October were on plan despite softer apparel sales due to unseasonably warm weather during the latter half of the month. Sales volumes for the third quarter were near expectations. Categories showing particular strength for the month included home appliances and electronics, do-it-yourself, home decor, cosmetics and fragrances, consumables, stationery and pharmaceuticals.

I wouldn't say I'm obsessed. I do other things with my life, ... but monitoring the weather is definitely my passion, the way other people have golfing or gardening.

I wouldn't personally ascribe any of the weather we've seen to the weak La Nina.

I would say we have made good progress. The glass is definitely half-full -- it's not half-empty -- but we are still worried because the weather is the big unknown factor and we are not sure how people will be able to cope.

Katie still pitched a great game. The cold weather made her a little tight in the sixth inning, but she was still able to work out of the jams.

Katie Crawford pitched well in the tough weather conditions. Offensively, we hit well up and down the lineup.

Keep the doors closed and replace weather stripping where necessary. Cutting back branches from your home also may help deter carpenter ants from gaining entry.

I think it is shaping up to be the Classic to beat all Classics. The weather will dictate just how good the fishing's going to be, but I can't see a situation where we won't catch them strong. It's just shaping up that way.

I think, in general, most people go to the pump and they see what the price is. They don't really understand how much the weather really effects our energy consumption and our energy supply.

It (building) usually takes six to 10 months. A lot of times, the weather gets so bad it varies but we try to aim for six months.

I think it's in the best interest of the kids, basically. The weather indicates it is not going to clear until 1:30 in the morning. There's no use in taking a chance to play.

It could have a bad fin. It could have some disruption of the laser. But generally speaking, it's usually some weather kind of cause that would make that happen,

It could be the weather or the combination of rain versus sun.

It could be the weather and wind patterns. When they blow them together, the jellyfish are very visible.

It could be the nicest weather of the season.