Also, our most recently reported results show a positive margin on shipping. |
Anybody who knows the cash flow dynamics of our business gets that. We ended the first quarter with more than a $1 billion in the bank, and we expect to generate positive cash flow from operations over the rest of the year. |
Charlie's joy was in the work. He had virtually no need of self advertisement or need to insinuate himself. He was very shrewd but very understated. He genuinely seemed happy for others who succeeded. |
Everybody was very cordial. We had a good visit. |
I don't think it says anything about the process we use. |
I'm confident that Dr. Clough and the committee will give everybody a fair chance and make the right decision, and I really believe that. |
If there ever is one, we would certainly be happy to help in any way we can. |
It's fair to say that some people wondered why we were investing $300 million in our infrastructure, but I think this year is showing that it was the right thing to do. |
It's very common in the bookselling industry to reference the Times list. |
Split shipments are not always bad. We look for an optimum inventory level instead of having every item in every distribution center. It can be a better use of capital to occasionally do a split shipment instead of stocking every item in every center. |
Tell the boss you're going fishing. |
That's the only halftime speech I remember, and it wasn't really a speech at all. |
The Delaware distribution center is our second-smallest. I think it would be hard to draw conclusions from it about the whole company. |
The entire profession of lobbying is in crisis. He can find fulfillment and be of service in other ways if he has absorbed his lessons and is ready to make a contribution. Lobbying would be the wrong patch for him. |
These people need to pay more attention to the money they are taking. It's corrupt. I don't like it. It's not good. |