Market demand for Huron's services is very strong. Our core growth practices continue to attract, serve and build client relationships. We continue to add and retain talented, performance-oriented consultants at all levels to serve Huron's growing roster of clients.

Our solid 30 percent increase in year over year revenue growth was fueled by strong demand in the marketplace, and the dedication and hard work of our people.

Huron Consulting Group continues to expand its footprint in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech sector. And our Performance Improvement practice is helping companies across industries improve the bottom line. In joining these growth practices, Mark, Gary and Paul will have significant opportunity to build professional strength and our company's market presence. We welcome them and know that their depth of experience will be invaluable to our clients.

We are pleased to announce that President Clinton will be sharing his perspective on the challenges facing the healthcare industry at the forum. Our vision for the Perspectives in Healthcare Forum is to bring together leading thinkers across the healthcare spectrum to begin a dialogue that addresses the social and business aspects of taking good care of people.

Huron continues to serve the growing needs of both the office of the general counsel and the pharmaceutical industry. The depth of Scott and Suzanne's experience only further strengthens our presence in these markets. We are pleased to welcome them to Huron.

As I look back over my mountains of growth and compare them to the molehills where I stagnated, community often made the difference.