I've been trying to get the local scene its strength back. It needs a spark again. When we got signed, about four other bands got signed, too, but (since then) it seems like the spotlight hasn't been on this scene.

They're trying to pack the house and do some sort of made-for-TV show of strength. But the bottom line is that you're spending all that money to speak to a room full of people who have already made up their minds. You can spend a lot of money for bells and whistles and dog and pony shows. But that doesn't build your organization, and caucuses are about organization, not bells and whistles.

We usually play separately, but we've been known to jam some Authority Zero stuff together.

He has a real good drive and he just has a real good ear for things.

She's in a good mood, but needs much more strength for the giant slalom. She's not upset. She's looking forward to the rest of the season and the World Cup.

We're seeing a lot more activity trying to manage in-motion inventory, direct it to the place it needs to be and avoid disaster areas.