My feeling is that Thompson will do better if he runs at a fairly even pace. He should not get too far off the leaders.

We're trying to get the whole area arts- and business-friendly. Now's the time to move into the area, because if they wait, I don't think they'll be able to afford it.

I will feel most relaxed and most happy when the rocket is taking off. This has been two years of very hard work. In 20 hours, I will feel very, very good.

they both said to me that whatever I feel now about space I will feel better when I'm up there.

In reality, it won't matter as much because other elements like spending and consumer sentiment look good and that will keep the upward pressure on interest rates.

A good number will confirm the upward bias for interest rates and higher rates are a headwind for equity prices.