Scott Davis
Scott Davis
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We are grateful for the loyalty and confidence demonstrated by our customers, ... But we've said all along the risk of volume being diverted would increase the closer we got to contract expiration, and diversion will accelerate if there's no agreement soon. It's even more important the company and the union conclude these negotiations in a timely manner.
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We expect the first quarter to be a reasonably tough comparison versus last year,
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The stock has been mercilessly beaten up in recent weeks,
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These are the two major areas where we see potential (for acquisitions). We see great opportunities in particular for freight forwarding moving forward.
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And we, as the athletic department, like to bring our coaches out to the fans in just an effort of appreciation and letting people interact with our coaches.
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There's such a history, it's unbelievable. I remember this going back to the 1990s. I used to see him almost every morning on my way to work.
air business deliver difficult domestic economic financial growth guidance managing prior showing track ups
Prior to Sept. 11 UPS was showing growth in its domestic air business and was on track to deliver on the financial guidance we had provided, managing through some difficult economic conditions,
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We like to hold the ball, and get other teams frustrated. We hold it and hold it, then get a back-door cut and score. That's what we do.
anticipate continued domestic generation increases modest per revenue slow volume
Even in a slow economy, we anticipate modest increases in domestic volume and in revenue per piece, and continued generation of industry-leading margins.
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Teams would respond, probably by increasing the perks that go with corporate season ticket holders, or there might be moderate reduction in price of those prime tickets to try to fill the corporate seats. Even if they kept the kept the corporate seats at same price, they might have less of them, and have more seats at a lower price.
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Crew members told us the ship lost the engine in June. The last trip had trouble and we found out the cruise after us had the same problem.
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We are very excited about it. I'm sure it will change everything, but probably for the best.
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We are very encouraged by the amount of new business bid activity currently in the pipeline, now that we are no longer fighting the headwinds of labor uncertainty, ... Consumer confidence will be key to the success of this year's fourth quarter.
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That's been our strength all season. We get down there and we attack the board and attack the glass. We got a couple kids that when it goes up, it's theirs.