Our plans for demutualization are at an advanced stage. Before proceeding, the company must assure itself that there are unlikely to be major concerns on the part of the regulator or the independent experts who must report to the courts. To that end, we are engaged in regular, full and open discussions on aspects of the demutualization program. |
Our supply chain stayed functional with little disruption, ... By Monday, Sept. 17, cargo planes were in the air with parts and completed systems to fill backlog orders. We prioritized orders for groups affected by the attacks and agencies providing relief. We provided systems and technical assistance to get them running as quickly as possible. |
Over the course of the four years, as much as the kids have grown, I think on a personal level it's been the same. I've grown. I've gotten more in touch with the college student again, what they go through, what their demands are, and being able to relate and delegate to them some of the authority that they need. So I think there's been growth. |
Overall, this is a far more responsible, consumer-friendly energy policy than the one advanced by the [Bush] administration, ... This bill recognizes that we can't be content to pursue an energy policy based upon the old philosophy of dig, drill and burn -- and begins the process of moving toward more innovative approaches to our energy future. |
People need to read (the information) in a form that's understandable. I wanted to write exactly how I played, because when you play, you just play on your instincts. Over the course of writing it, I became a much better player. I realized what I was doing wrong, and came to an understanding that some things I believed in weren't entirely true. |
Playing well last week makes it a lot easier, building confidence and letting the team know that they can rely on me, ... I'm just trying to go about my day, not trying to get any special attention. Just try to stay to myself and do what they expect me to do. I mean, I'm just going to take advantage of the opportunity. I'd be a fool to blow it. |
Prior to 1850, caskets were like Dracula's; they were widest at the shoulder and narrowed down. When they dug a grave, they dug down to a point and then they dug the hole to match the shape of the coffin. This produced a shoulder of undisturbed soil, the coffin ledge, that the archeologist was probing. I tried it, and it takes quite some skill. |
Quite a few of our athletes will be off this weekend, getting rested and ready for next weekend's Big Ten meets. This meet should be pretty low key, but it will offer us a chance for final preparations and tune ups for Big Tens. Those athletes who need to rest will rest and those who need fine tuning will have an opportunity to do that as well. |
Randolph is a very talented player. He's trimmed down a lot. His attitude has been very good. We have never had one problem with him on or off the court this year. He has been a role model student in the classroom since he's been here and the same on the court. Coming back, he has been more focused than ever to prove he deserves another chance. |
Realistically, he's not going to play a whole lot at (center), because both those guys have been productive for us. But he's still going to get his chance. The things we talked about this summer were just getting stronger and developing a post game, as well. He's a big guy with a big body, and we want him to be effective down there on the post. |
Really our only goal getting there was to play as many matches as we could and see if we were in shape. There was a bunch of tired girls coming home in the van but we placed well. I've been in that tournament before and it was like air leaking out of a tire. I'd say all six girls, for the flights they were in, couldn't have had a better outing. |
Realtors have been selling properties by telling investors they can't lose -- that their investments will be home runs. But the value of real estate can go up or down. If it goes down, you'll see speculators suing brokers. You'll also see lenders suing speculators as speculators walk away from their payments or fail to meet their closing costs. |
recognized that Utah and Nevada should be united against the arrogance of the East Coast dumping its waste on the West. We still have never addressed the transportation risks, whether on the roads or rails to Skull Valley or Yucca Mountain. That is why this lethal cargo should stay where it is until an acceptable disposal solution can be found. |
Reggaeton means the same thing to Latino youth as hip-hop does to African-American kids. We didn't have artists to look up to before. But the young kids now, they're looking at Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderon and Ivy Queen like kids in the American 'hood look up to 50 Cent or 2Pac. I'm representing for my culture and my people. It's their music. |
Ryan Lambert no longer is on the Duquesne University basketball team. He has been given his unconditional release. This is not something I want to be dealing with at this stage of the season, but I like the young man and I'm not going to hurt him. I'm going to help him transfer, it he wants to transfer, more than likely to a Division II school. |