Net Sales. Net sales is gross sales reduced by customer discounts, returns, freight out and allowances.

Japan. A Sushi Bond is a bond that is not denominated in yen and is issued in any market by a Japanese financial institution.

Preacher. Being a preacher requires no formal training.

Pit. A pit is a specific area designed for the trading of commodities, individual futures, or option contracts.

Larry Flynt. Larry Flynt was paralyzed from the waist down by injuries sustained in a 1978 assassination attempt.

Cox Enterprises. Barbara Cox Anthony, ranked 17th on "Forbes 2006 Rich List", calls Honolulu, Hawaii home.