“Just 30 minutes after our principals got the results, they were already developing strategies to yield better scores. This is stuff that will be fun, exciting and encouraging.”

“Employees were moved to want to do something ... and we know our customers felt similarly. We're hoping that by making it easy, people will be encouraged to donate.”

“I'm hopeful that what has occurred over the last several weeks will give us all pause and encourage us all to seek a better solution.”

“I understand their frustration. We were encouraging them to move in based [on the availability of these stores], and one of the things they probably thought moving in was all that stuff will be there. But it will be there now.”

“We will have speakers each night and we'll deal with the youth about their behavior, education, character and conduct at church, just talking with them and encouraging them.”

“We made this event 'amateur only' to encourage younger competitors to come out and utilize a smaller course than we usually have at our events.”

“I saw the devastation and I wanted to help. People need to know that ... we are here for them. They need words of encouragement and to know that everything is going to be OK.”

“I'm very encouraged because I think this is a serious proposal that warrants a serious response from the [tort] claimants and it represents a substantial step forward in the case.”

“We have encouraged all entries to incorporate music. We have 52 entries -- everything from bands to homemade floats, professional floats and walkers.”

“The beginning of the year is typically a slower time for us. When it warms up like this, it's encouraging to see that people are choosing to spend their leisure time with us.”