The first message was if one of you shoots somebody, law enforcement will focus on everybody. It can be drug enforcement, probation, parole and (serving) outstanding warrants. It was the message that if you want that kind of attention, just let someone in your group pull the trigger.

In terms of over-all impact, these two hurricanes have created the largest incidents to which NOAA has ever responded.

In keeping with our vision of the radio industry, Susquehanna Radio Corp. wanted to team with the leader in Internet broadcasting, and Broadcast.com clearly understands our goals and is able to effectively broaden our reach beyond traditional radio,

That's a great thing. It gives us time off, mentally.

They want more detail about where the money goes. I see them as more informed investors who want to be wise and cautious about their gifts.

They were all impressed with India's economic muscle and appreciative of its growing global profile.

Syria has been on the wrong side of history. Increasingly, the rest of the Middle East is moving towards democracy and freedom. On the other hand, Syria has always supported terror.

The next year is shaping up as a high-risk game of chicken.

David's track record of success is well-documented, and we are confident that he has the talent to represent over-the-air broadcasting inside the Beltway and around the world with distinction.

It's not hard to maintain it. It just simply has to be done. The problem is the work isn't the normal work of any of these agencies. So unless there is a meaningful commitment from the executive levels, it naturally falls through.