Coming into spring training, I didn't really have any expectations for [Floyd], because he didn't have a real good 2005 and didn't pitch well in winter ball. |
Coming into the season I really have high expectations for this year's team. We have a strong senior class and I'm looking for a lot of leadership from them. |
Bill Gates (1955-) |
Commodities still remain Canadian dollar-supportive. With commodities prices still relatively firm, there is positive sentiment toward the Canadian currency. |
Common sense tells us that this explosion of media sources should eliminate any concern over a lack of diversity of views in the marketplace and competition. |
Companies that are growing the fastest are the ones that are the most fanatical about costs, ... We've got the machine working on 6.5 out of eight cylinders. |
Companies will charge as much as the traffic will bear, and the traffic will bear much more cost in the U.S. than in Canada, and that keeps driving up costs, |
Compared to the 30-year fixed mortgage, the 40-year fixed mortgage offers monthly loan payments that would be less than a 30-year mortgage on the same house. |
Compared with the slowdown at the start of the year, these numbers look a little healthier. In the short term, the numbers don't help the case for rate cuts. |
Competition has flourished. I believe a similar approach to open market competition is warranted and will be equally effective in the cable and video market. |
Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding. |
Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns |
Concerns over (higher energy prices) feeding into higher wages have so far not materialized, which has dampened the risk of a rise in inflation expectations. |
Conservative activists have gotten more and more savvy, so they will take their time and listen. They will give everyone a fair shake, including Sen. McCain. |
Consumers are reeling from the high energy bills and that has to be watched very carefully. Another month of falling consumer confidence would be disturbing. |