BB&T over the years largely has grown through the merger-and- acquisition process, acquiring community banks and thrifts, and that's been read more

BB&T over the years largely has grown through the merger-and- acquisition process, acquiring community banks and thrifts, and that's been successful on our part. Over the last year we've had a little of this indigestion from a lot of mergers over a short period. We needed to take a little breather to refocus on organic revenue growth, and we think we're near that period of time where our internal operations are where we want, so we're looking at getting back into the (M&A) business.

I just pulled up two of my boats out of the water. The gas stations are full. People are filling read more

I just pulled up two of my boats out of the water. The gas stations are full. People are filling their tanks.

one of the great journalists who never hesitated or was afraid to say the truth and defend Lebanon.

one of the great journalists who never hesitated or was afraid to say the truth and defend Lebanon.

It's not just one project; the technology will only give you 20% of the ROI. Process changes will give you read more

It's not just one project; the technology will only give you 20% of the ROI. Process changes will give you 50% of the ROI, and the last 30% of that ROI equation is the people -- that's your change-management piece.

I didn't think it was going to be kind of weird, but it (was). I was having fun. I love read more

I didn't think it was going to be kind of weird, but it (was). I was having fun. I love those guys and I miss them.

"Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, goddam 'em, let 'em wait!" [Ethan Allen, to his physician who said "General, read more

"Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, goddam 'em, let 'em wait!" [Ethan Allen, to his physician who said "General, I fear the angels are waiting for you", quoted in Saturday Review, April 5, 1958]

When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no read more

When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. Sooooo, let's all get drunk and go to heaven!

The De Beers brand will be at the heart of our growing jewelry activities.

The De Beers brand will be at the heart of our growing jewelry activities.

It is bad luck to fall out of a thirteenth story window on Friday.

It is bad luck to fall out of a thirteenth story window on Friday.