But a bill now before the state Senate would open the program to all 21 counties.

That change would open the program to businesses with one to nine employees.

"We opened our program first for applications to those districts."

A still shorter piece - a couple of minutes short - opens the program.

Opening the program, it was as usual, a dazzling and deep work.

That, in combination with the effect of term limits, opened the program to a record 353 candidates, an 86 percent increase over 1997.

"Do it again," the same little boy had called out as "Praise," which opened the program, came to an end.

I solemnly nodded yes, opened the program and called up the Learning screen.

Jackie Shue, who opened the program, seemed to be having an off night.

"I'll raise the money, set up a first-class museum, open a children's program and go without pay until you can afford me."