Famous Quotes & Sayings

He was telling us all that he loved us, and we told him it was OK, he could go to all his friends, all the other band leaders, and his parents.

He was struggling early, and it was hard to get him loose. The one thing about him is he's a fearless guy, and at any time, he can bang one in. He knocked down that three and then the free throws, and then he defended their three-point shot.

I actually made the band in fourth grade. I was the only fourth grader to make it.

This sparkling Opera Box production promises to transport everyone to the banks of the Danube.

Compare what those viruses did to what happens today: If a worm steals your bank information or hacks into your accounts, that is it. You have been robbed.

Companies look at the overall level of support they get from their banks, and in return they tend to steer more business to those banks they're closest to. We don't cover every client, but of the ones that we do, we strive to be one of their top relationship banks. That strategy often results in improved league-table performance.

Companies have finally cleaned up excessive debt and are turning to banks for funds. This shows the Bank of Japan that consumers and companies are confident about the economy and don't expect price declines to resume.

Compared to Americans, Chinese people are more inclined to save their money in banks rather than spend it.

Companies that have disappeared through going out of business or bankruptcy or gobbled up by others, most of them haven't had a reason for being. They are mediocre stores. And when the market gets 'over-stored' companies that have no reason for being will go away.

Hal Sparks

'Cold Case Files' and similar shows do bang up business, which points to a certain thirst for details in the viewership, but it seems like all the news chat shows continue to force the myth that Americans can't stand detail and have no interest in an idea that can't fit on a bumper sticker.

Despite the protests of politicians and some business people that we were nowhere near recession, obviously we're very close. I think the bank will ease, and the market will undoubtedly move to price it in earlier.

Despite their concern about retaining core deposits, few bankers plan to change their tactics for funding growth.

Developing a more diversified income base, whether it is fee-based or from trading, is always a good strategy. Interest rates will remain low in China and Bank of Communications needs to develop more retail products.

Depositors' incomes will be lower if banks drop the deposit rate. Most banks are not ready to face the aftermath.

Depending on the structure of the partnership, the benefits can be different from bank to bank. But it is certain that having outside investors, the bank's transparency will improve further.

Denmark has in effect banned partially hydrogenated oil; Canada is considering it. The United States ought to do the same.

A one-year ban on any bowler is a big setback and he would be disappointed. But he has been a vital player for us and we will continue to support him and talk to him about his future.

Anthony and Lamont are surrounded by the right people. They have a manager in Shelly Finkel who has a long history of working with the best boxers in the business. A trainer and mentor in Barry Hunter who I believe is the best young trainer in the country today. And a promotional team like Prize Fight who is focused on making Anthony and Lamont world champions for a very long time. I expect 2006 to be a banner year for the best brother combination this sport has ever seen.

Tom Kenny

An unexpected surge in wages would likely see the bank raising its inflation forecast and needing to tighten rates, so keeping a close eye on wages and inflation data in the coming quarters will be important.

Any major calamity we've witnessed, the banks have been some of the best performers.

Any discontent that might be there is part of the report, ... I want to know if taxpayers are getting the biggest bang for buck.

An increase in domestic fuel prices will be inflationary and controls will have to come through rates. But the central bank will likely hold back this month to let the effects of its previous rate hikes materialize.

An improvement in the outlook for the services sector, a stronger housing market and expectations of a reasonable Christmas for retailers should be enough to keep the Bank of England on hold (in January).

An old place (chosen in the 1790s as the site for the University of North Carolina) that's now a huge Tar Heels sports and party town (catch a bluegrass band at one of the bars on Franklin Street),

A private banker is really a good old trustworthy friend.

David Gilmour

Any squabble Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if re-forming for this concert will help focus attention, then it's got to be worthwhile.

And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.

An exchange rate below 10.60 gives the central bank margin to cut interest rates by 50 basis points.

A new round and style of battles are ahead. Everyone feels it moving in this direction. But no one can predict whether it will be a big bang or a gentle evolution.

An events director is vital to our station. Their purpose is to call bands and organize shows together for the radio station.

As has been reported, lending competition is heating up. It seems the market is gradually coming to doubt if all banks have bright earnings outlooks from an expected end to quantitative easing.

Asia-Pacific markets have reached our index target, but we see no imminent threat to the outlook. Can the rally continue? In the short-term we believe so, particularly if the major central banks acquiesce.

as gold works its way higher, and as central bank inflation continues, the 'great unwashed public' will become increasingly more concerned with protecting their purchasing power and protecting what wealth they still possess. Thus fear of loss of wealth and purchasing power will continue to power the great bull market in real money -- gold.