This will be questioned; it will be challenged. But in the end, we have to accept that God is working his plan. That must be true, or this whole thing we're living is a big joke.

These albums are some of the most exciting and rare finds I have had in the 20 years I have been a book dealer - because they are personal collections that are completely unique.

People are just kinda squeamish about it.

It is a model which has been resoundingly endorsed by our growing customer base, our growing market share and our repeat business.

The Australian wine industry has been going through the industry equivalent of the perfect storm.

The acquisition of True Temper broadens our lawn and garden product line with outstanding, highly respected brands, ... The purchase also expands USI Hardware and Tool's customer base and provides additional capacity for future growth.

Clearly, the results for the quarter and their impact on fiscal 1998 do not meet our expectations or standards. However, we believe that the factors causing this near-term weakness in certain of our diversified businesses are not long-lasting.

Ours is a business with a lot of questions from clients. If you can answer most questions satisfactorily, the next step to conversion is much easier. It seemed a natural for us.