Famous Quotes & Sayings

We did two different services there plus we sent a team to some places of Panama that were eight hours away by boat and then quite a ways by foot, in some of the really hard to reach places.

We are deeply saddened at George's passing. He was an incredibly influential figure in the gaming and finance industries. With his remarkable business instincts and extraordinary intellect, he made valuable contributions to our Board of Directors for many years. Personally, he had a warm and generous spirit and he will be missed by the MGM Mirage family and so many others whose lives he touched.

Imogen Heap

When I was 12, I went to boarding school, where I discovered the computer, which meant I no longer had to write something down and get someone to play it, I could just type it into the computer and hear it back.

Indra Nooyi

Lots are written about how 'she shows up at board meetings in the saree.' My God, I have never worn a saree to board meetings; people play it out in different ways. I think I have never shied away from the fact that I am an Indian, and I don't intend to, but you can be at home with both cultures.

Sterling Beaumon

'CLUE' is a spin on the classic board game. It uses the original characters and weapons, but it goes even further in depth than the classic who-kills-who idea.

Lake Pend Oreille is definitely my favorite place to be while in Sandpoint. I love to get out on a boat to enjoy water sports, camping, fishing, or just to relax and catch a sunset.

Lucy Hale

The music that I've had out so far was obviously very pop, but when I signed with Hollywood Records, I was like, 'I know that's the music you're familiar with, but that's not what I want to sing. I want to do country.' They were on board with it!

We definitely are cognizant of what happens in other entities, and we try to be respectable of that. But with the school board we have to look at what will help us to keep within the (state) requirements.

Matt Williams

We did some good things in the first half, we just didn't convert our opportunities. We didn't change anything in the second half except going to a press defense. We did a great job on the boards in the second half.

We are going to Washington to let the world people know how the U.S. government has turned their back on us - the ordinary people of New Orleans who have worked hard all our lives. Every Katrina survivor: get on board and let's fight for the help we need, and deserve, to return and rebuild our homes and communities.

We got off to a slow start. They crashed the boards offensively just like we knew they were going to do. It took us a quarter-and-a-half to start getting defensive rebounds.

Billy Porter

I've worked with a lot of gay and lesbian organizations. I sit on the board of the Empire State Pride Agenda. I've also done a lot of work for Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS. I think it's important because, when we can be of service to others, it only enhances our lives. I've been helped a lot in my life.

Ann Hood

This was 1978, when flying was still an occasion, a special grand event that took planning and care. I worked as a TWA flight attendant then. I stood in my Ralph Lauren uniform at the boarding door and smiled at the passengers through lips coated with lipstick that perfectly matched the stripe on my jacket. Mostly, the passengers smiled back.

Craig Smith

We're known throughout the state for taking 30 or 40 boats and going off someplace. Nobody does that.

The question going forward is do you trade directors with 100 percent purity but facing a steep learning curve with those that are competent and seasoned board members? I would say until proven guilty, you keep working with those you have.

The proposals weren't, in any way, a disrespect to the union. The board really did feel like they were making a fair offer.

The proposal our board has come up with is something we feel we can live with.

Chan Gailey

Those of you who were on the media conference call a few weeks ago might remember that I said that playing this game at SBC Park, the home of the Giants, is very appropriate with the size of Utah's team. After going over to Alcatraz on the boat with those guys yesterday, I haven't changed my opinion.

To us it's critically important that we send a message that the disclosure law cannot be evaded. Twenty five thousand dollars is still a significant fine for the state board of elections.

George Grey

On embarking to return we could perceive no sign of One Tree Island; and as we swept down towards the sea the leafy top of a tree seen in the clear water under the boat was the only evidence of its existence; though a few hours ago it had formed so prominent an object.

Tom Ridge

There's just no doubt in my mind - under any set of rules - water boarding is torture.

Tika Sumpter

Working for Oprah is a dream come true. She was on my dream board for the longest time.

When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge- they were all messages of love

Rafael Benitez

When you are a manager, you must be proud when a club like Real Madrid talk about your future. They and Inter Milan are really big clubs, fantastic clubs, but so are Liverpool. I have been talking with the board and they have told me they share the same ideas as me.

We want to be able to, the day the Regional Water Quality Control Board says you can do some building, be able to break ground.

Leila Janah

I used to think my job as a CEO meant managing metrics and meeting goals, but I've realised now that's it's about managing my board and employees.

Katharine Cornell

I drifted into acting. My grandfather had a house in Buffalo in which there was a stage, and his friends met every two weeks or so to put on plays. So it was natural for me to put on plays, too, when I went to boarding school. I put on everything in the drama - I was indiscriminate. I put on Yeats and Shaw and Lady Gregory.

We had an opportunity to put some runs on the board and couldn't take advantage. We had two straight innings with second and third and less than two outs and only got one run, so I thought that was going to come back and haunt us.

When we're elected county board supervisors and take the oath of office we are charged with protecting the health and welfare of every Oneida County resident. This is a safety issue, I'm voting yes.

When (Gen.) Douglas MacArthur said, on board the Battleship Missouri, 'These proceedings are closed,' it was the end of one of the bloodiest conflicts of modern times. The celebrations of course were enormous. It marked the end of the Pacific war.

Having women on boards is good for women, good for the economy and good for society. A win-win-win outcome: how rare.

Lysander Spooner

The mere toleration of the slave trade could not make slavery itself - the right of property in man - lawful any where; not even on board the slave ship. Toleration of a wrong is not law.

Craig McCracken

So what I do is supervise the boarding process trying to get the shows the way I'd like them to be. And in some cases I've completely redone a board myself even though I'm not credited for it.