Now we must keep the competition going, and help push the envelope faster, higher, and cheaper, to build the safe spaceships that will carry all of us to space. To this end, we have partnered with the state of New Mexico to create the X Prize Cup, to attract tens of thousands of people each year to New Mexico to see the spaceships of tomorrow take racing to new heights, |
Often, in between shots, your mind will wander. But as professional golfers, we pride ourselves on the ability to block things out and focus only on the shot at hand and only on the round. You're talking about the best player, not just the best player maybe in the game, but the best at being able to do that. I don't think that it will be a factor in Tiger's game at all. |
Oh, man, Phil thought I was in deep s**t after I smashed the windshield driving through a soccer goal, but the next day when it was time to take the rental car back, Rake Yohn thought it would be funny to set the AM radio on fire. Well, the whole car blew the f**k up forty seconds from my house, and the only thing I had to pay was the nine bucks for the extra insurance. |
Oil and natural gas prices have fallen sharply from their post-hurricane highs. However, production from the Gulf of Mexico is still down by more than 15 percent, keeping supplies tight. As of mid-March, the national average retail price of diesel fuel was around $2.55 per gallon, 60 cents below the record set after Rita but 35 cents (16 percent) higher than a year ago. |
On the bad loans themselves, all I will say is that we had a similar situation in the United States in the eighties with our Savings and Loan, and we did approach it with a variety of tools, but the principle one was a federal agency that in effect took over those bad loans and took them out of the bank, packaged them, and then managed to merchandise them, to sell them. |
On the whole, it was a very good beginning for the new government in Israel, ... I think we have an excellent relationship with the government and people of the United States. I put forward our positions on peace and security. I think they received a very broad hearing, a fair hearing, and I think there is complete understanding in the United States as to our positions. |
Open source comes in many flavors-free software, purchased support contracts, introductory functionality with purchased extensions, training, and such-and buyers are increasingly interested in exploring the options available to them, especially if they see opportunities for cost avoidance and/or reduction. It was just a matter of time before Oracle jumped into the fray. |
Our association with Berkshire Hathaway has already generated considerable excitement in the marketplace. Beyond the obvious financial resources, Warren Buffett is recognized and respected worldwide for his business acumen. The response from our clients, business partners and employees has been overwhelmingly positive. We look forward to making our new owner very proud. |
Our challenge is to get someone who has never been to the festival to buy a ticket for a show that they haven't been to before, artists that they don't know. But that's our reputation now. People hadn't heard of Todd Snider before we brought him here and the people who keep coming expect that. They will find something new that they loved by the time the weekend is over. |
Our kids battled. It was good to see a couple of guys come through with some hits that haven't (before). Maybe it will help us down the road. That's been the story of our season, we give up too many unearned runs. If we play defense, routine stuff behind our pitchers, then we probably win a few more ball games. You can't win in our region when you give teams extra outs. |
Our meetings probably last around 30 minutes. We introduce the current directors and any new nominees for their position, as well as address stockholder proposals. Proponents have the option of making a statement about their proposal, and our independent auditors are also in attendance. Then we have a 10-minute presentation on finances and a question-and-answer session. |
Our objective is quite simply to act as an innovation catalyst to help the 21st century become the clean tech age, and to establish California as the leader that makes it happen. We are very fortunate to have visionary leaders in the venture capital community as key contributors to a new wave of innovation in California that will make a more sustainable future possible. |
Proclamation 1017 does not give us the power to close down broadcast outfits. Under EO 546 and in the terms and conditions we have with broadcasting firms given authorization (license to operate), we can impose sanctions including suspension of their authorization and cancellation of the authorization. In so doing, we have to follow due process, through public hearings. |
Product development remains an initiative in our Medical Segment. During the year we plan to continue to enhance our individual/association plans as well as review our small employer group products. We plan to explore new marketing relationships with national marketing companies and promote increased brokerage sales through electronic distribution and traditional sales. |
Real world events are forcing agencies to require their software solution providers adhere to strict regulatory standards that guard against threats to their IT systems. We respect Network General for its continued focus on IT security, as well as its dedication to ensuring that suppliers support and service its agency counterparts with solid, secure software offerings. |