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 could create two Lawns over from the applicants who weren't selected and still have a fantastic community.

I could create two Lawns over from the applicants who weren't selected and still have a fantastic community.

The stuff they pulled should never have been removed. Some of it is mundane and some of it is outright read more

The stuff they pulled should never have been removed. Some of it is mundane and some of it is outright ridiculous.

We played even with one of the best teams in the state for 16 minutes. But (Arlington) is just relentless read more

We played even with one of the best teams in the state for 16 minutes. But (Arlington) is just relentless on the glass and just slaughtered us on the boards. That's when the wheels started coming off.

Dane Cook is one of the most exciting comedy stars to emerge on the scene in many years, and his read more

Dane Cook is one of the most exciting comedy stars to emerge on the scene in many years, and his ability to connect with audiences is truly remarkable. HBO will be able to give this gifted performer the broadest, most unrestricted showcase for his talent, and we're delighted to welcome him to the network.

If you be sick, your own thoughts make you sick.

If you be sick, your own thoughts make you sick.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

Peace cannot be achieved through violence, it can only be attained through understanding.

A lot of things we're seeing right now are very familiar pieces, but they're done in a new fabric or read more

A lot of things we're seeing right now are very familiar pieces, but they're done in a new fabric or color. It's about juxtaposition - denim with velvet. That makes it easy to get a lot of use out of it.

I like cliffhangers, with the hero in trouble at the end. I used to go on real benders—I don't do read more

I like cliffhangers, with the hero in trouble at the end. I used to go on real benders—I don't do that anymore. But when you go on bender you never know what's going to happen.