We are pleased with the strong earnings growth and ROE (return on equity) of 23.9% in the first quarter.

further threat to fragile and slow growth.

If you look at the year as a whole, we're still seeing reasonable year-to-year growth rates.

The numbers we're looking at represent phenomenal growth rates, not likely to be duplicated in any other industry.

We are on a fast growth track and are excited to bring Brian onto the team.

We are on a fast growth track and are excited to bring Brian onto the team. He has been an integral part of growing this Company from the beginning and we're glad to have him full time.