Under his direction, Salisbury implemented key programs to enhance and promote the central business district.

Cultural tourism is big business,

We have to accept that's the direction we're heading.

Of course, it has a long way to go. I'm just worried about the direction that it's taking -- the spending of the money and so forth.

The board needs to meet not only to discuss these two deals but the policy direction for the board itself to ensure we are doing the right thing with public funds.

Our direct-to-customer business results were mixed, but we think the strategic direction initiated in 1999 has Federated well positioned to capitalize on the potential of this segment, particularly in the rapidly growing e-commerce arena.