[One such item was an early 1900s royal scepter of England's King Edward VII. The lot opened with a minimum read more

[One such item was an early 1900s royal scepter of England's King Edward VII. The lot opened with a minimum of $1,000. Thirty-five bids later, it sold for $40,100.] Any time an item sells for 40 times its opening bid, you've got to give it the credit it deserves, ... This auction has gone a long way to establishing the standards for many collectibles that to this point did not have benchmarks.

The investments we're making, and the way we're executing our growth strategies, continue to pay off. In 1998 we invested read more

The investments we're making, and the way we're executing our growth strategies, continue to pay off. In 1998 we invested a record $7 billion in our businesses, and we continue to generate powerful revenue growth from sources such as data, wireless, Internet, enhanced calling features, and digital television.

They made it pretty clear where their priorities were.

They made it pretty clear where their priorities were.

She wants to see the goals in the bill become a reality.

She wants to see the goals in the bill become a reality.

The perception is all we are is smokestacks and empty buildings. It's an opportunity to let the world see what's read more

The perception is all we are is smokestacks and empty buildings. It's an opportunity to let the world see what's happening here.

I wouldn't say I'm a very controlling person. For instance, when I talk to the actors, I don't tell them read more

I wouldn't say I'm a very controlling person. For instance, when I talk to the actors, I don't tell them exactly what I want because I want them to surprise me. I even encourage them to change some of the verses of the script if they need to.

At least 50 to 60 per cent of the trade is retail and they invest with a very short term read more

At least 50 to 60 per cent of the trade is retail and they invest with a very short term view.

I think the building needs to be used for economic development and I don't think Smoky Mountain Development has been read more

I think the building needs to be used for economic development and I don't think Smoky Mountain Development has been able to accomplish that. They need that off their plate. It is in Haywood County so let Haywood County take it and make something out of it.

What used to seem inappropriate has become commonplace. The question is: Is Discovery going to make clear about whether Disney read more

What used to seem inappropriate has become commonplace. The question is: Is Discovery going to make clear about whether Disney funded the programs or provided any services? Essentially, if it's nothing more than an infomercial, will it be presented as such? Or will it be presented as an independent production that's separate from promoting a theme park?