Eliminating the need to install new cabling is one way to cut costs. But in general we're learning how to do things smarter, faster and better, which should also help us reduce costs.

Our perspective is that competition should be allowed to flourish in a free market, and the issue of programming will take care of itself. In a competitive market, providers are going to listen to consumer wants and provide for them.

Never let formal education get in the way of your learning.

The green retreats Of Academus.

The results were what we hoped they'd been. All of the players did well. This was part of the learning process. Our goal was to continue to improve every match with the intention of getting better as the competition got tougher.

The argument, of course, is that Michelle is not learning to win, but I don't buy that. When you are a pioneer and you take chances, people expect less in terms of performance. Style becomes more important than substance. You can not always succeed as a pioneer and still be hailed.