Famous Quotes & Sayings

At some point in 1999, I think they'll pursue something deeper, probably a media empire. I think they're going to want ownership of brands other than their own that can drive people to their site. (They) need some offline assets -- some real-world assets.

As long as the vehicles remain healthy and they continue the science return, we'll do what we need to do to keep them operating and learning. An asset on the surface like this is invaluable, and we certainly wouldn't want to prematurely cut them off." ()

As outgoing Fed chairman, he's clearly concerned about the asset cycle and the prospect the low concern on credit risk is going to be associated with a decline in asset prices down the track,

That's not an asset the state can see.

Allan is a massive signing; he will be a tremendous asset and will give us great strength.

We've got a lot of fun things going on, and a lot of assets in the county. And we're going to show 'em our assets.

Michael Birch

Those rail assets are being used to funnel commodities all over the place. With Babcock & Brown involved it tells you that they expect a fair bit of growth.

Those punt returns were an asset for us tonight. Overall, we have very good speed -- probably the best since I've been here.

What is really new in the commodity world is the extent to which hard commodities have been converted to financial assets through exchange-traded funds and hedge funds.

Alan Greenspan

What is not clear is whether the market values that are being placed on particular assets involved in this technology revolution are appropriately priced.

Steve Odland

?We want to encourage other companies that have significant business assets in this area--as well as those that do not--to join us in a massive relief effort for our fellow citizens who will be suffering in the days and weeks ahead.

Rod Lurie

I understand their decision, ... The screenplays and production were lagging behind. They have an asset that needs to be protected.

The worse the outlook for corporate profits the better it's becoming for investors who are beginning to sense that perhaps the central bank will not raise interest rates again, ... When liquidity is in poor supply, it's good for stocks versus other asset classes.

These are very vulnerable people with all their worldly assets on the move and often without men, for example women and children, or without their clans - their normal structures of protection.

These are very important appointments for Sony Pictures Entertainment. John's vast experience and proven track record in the industry will be a tremendous asset to Sony.

These are probably extreme cases. More often, structures are calibrated so that assets pay down while a derivative amortizes. Most investors, who do not want their returns squeezed, would insist that the original transactions are modified to contain risks.

The scale of victory was a surprise and that had a positive impact on Japanese stocks. There will be a bigger pull to buy Japanese assets over foreign bonds and stocks.

I've seen Jane just kind of pick it up and fluff it up and make it a little more palatable for others at the table, ... ... Lynchburg has a wonderful asset in her and whenever you all get tired of her, send her West.

To ignore this blatant misappropriation of our intellectual property is akin to taking these assets that we've invested in and saying they don't matter.

To have both in one person makes a great double-barreled asset for us.

you have to make the most intelligent decisions with the assets you have.

You have a very valuable asset here to deal with.

Within a few months in 2008, household finances were crushed as asset values fell, millions of jobs were lost, countless credit cards were canceled, and thousands of homes were foreclosed on.

With his knowledge of pitchers in this league, he could be an asset to his teammates just by being around,

With his impressive background in hospitality, we are confident that William's leadership and expertise will generate solid results for Choice Hotels. William brings his extensive industry experience in brand management, operations, marketing, sales, service, quality and franchise relations which makes him a valuable asset the Choice's management team.

With his customer-centric focus and unique balance of strategic insight, operational expertise, and technology and financial knowledge, Michael is a strong asset to Cisco's board.

What an asset she's been to our team. Since she came out from basketball she's been a key contributor for out team. She did a great job tonight.

Through these asset acquisitions, we have continued to execute our strategy of pursuing consolidation opportunities through the acquisition of high quality ATM and debit terminal assets. These additions to our network are expected to be accretive to per unit distributable cash flow, both individually and in combination.

There's some evidence that they may be shifting away from dollar reserves to other assets to try to diversify their reserves.

There's just tremendous demand from Chinese individuals for assets to invest in. And the assets they would be most interested in would be foreign currency-denominated, and not just the dollar.

There's just such an enormous demand from pension funds and insurance companies to match their assets with the liabilities of the boomer generation.

John Sexton

The time has come to move this tournament to a new level, ... By putting the formidable expertise, commitment, assets and knowledge of the NCAA behind this tournament, what we've done is to take a New York icon and given it a chance to be something even better.

Jan Egeland

The United Nations stands ready to help with any kind of disaster expertise that might be required ... in full recognition that the United States is the country in the world that possesses the greatest civilian and military search and rescue and recovery assets themselves,