Rick Smith
Rick Smith
Rick Smithis an American entrepreneur, author and public speaker. Smith launched the World 50 global executive network...
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth22 January 1967
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I believe we're starting to see a shift ... from a debate primarily on the safety of the device to the appropriate use of the device, ... I think we're going to see things die down with the continuous legal and scientific evidence supporting our cause.
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This was a major technological breakthrough -- a wireless projectile that contains a fully operational TASER circuit payload, packaged in a non-lethal 12-gauge shotgun round. This demonstration was the culmination of several years of intensive research and development funded through ONR. The XREP technology will now begin the transition from research to production.
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This was a real solid round. He never had any issues. He never looked like he was going to go backwards. He's relaxed when he has control of what he's doing and he's got a lot of control.
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As the hurricane makes landfall, it's going to remain a fairly strong storm system as it runs up the Texas-Louisiana state line there toward Shreveport and Bossier City. We may have strong winds, possibly even strong enough to cause some damage.
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As the storm systems move across the Rocky Mountains, they kind of get wrung out like a sponge, and as they get into the Plain states and the Midwest, a lot of that moisture is not there anymore.
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We tried to keep them upbeat and told them to go out just do the best they could do. But you could tell it left a somber feeling with them.
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We think that the technology has great potential, but it's a ways off yet.
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We are going to be challenged in 2006 to get supply and demand back in alignment. We've got our work cut out for us.
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We knew we had to make the big guy run up and down the floor. We knew he was going to get his points.
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We contend that you have to keep a positive attitude. Luck follows those who are persistent and patient. You just keep your hook in the water and hope for the best.
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She thought I would find the sound interesting -- and I did.
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I think he sees this as a great opportunity, and he's going to make the most out of every day. He's in a position to move himself away. It's a dream. I'd love to make this a Pebble Beach situation.
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I think it was a good decision. I just think it went bad.
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The assumption is that energy prices will be moderate. But energy prices can also be very volatile.