That's what I'm using this [period] as. A transition.

The key tonight was we were able to keep the No. 1 offensive (rebounding) team to just nine offensive rebounds.

They're ecstatic, delighted that I'm back on the stage, so to speak.

Arsenal are going through a transition period. They got rid of Patrick Vieira and haven't really replaced him.

We're in a transition period, so a lot of dollars are being saved for new video game consoles. And there are more choices vying for consumer dollars, and more consumers holding on to their money in anticipation of new consoles. Although a lot of people are disappointed _ especially publishers whose sales aren't living up to expectations _ I wouldn't say this is doom or gloom. It's going to be an interesting number of months until everything settles down.

It's a double-edged sword. That's the way it's going to be when we eventually transition from a dry period in late spring to early summer.