The appeal of the rural companies is that they have a lot less competition, fewer unknowns in their business and read more

The appeal of the rural companies is that they have a lot less competition, fewer unknowns in their business and that they have decided to opt into these high dividend strategies, ... There is less chance that management will use cash for a significant acquisition or invest in things that are away from the core business.

Most business lines continue to exhibit strong sales during the quarter, including sales of consumer loans, deposits and credit cards,

Most business lines continue to exhibit strong sales during the quarter, including sales of consumer loans, deposits and credit cards,

Somebody is going to have to step in and take the load.

Somebody is going to have to step in and take the load.

Every day before school, I would bang away on Czerny, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart-and throw in a little Jerry Lee read more

Every day before school, I would bang away on Czerny, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart-and throw in a little Jerry Lee Lewis when I thought no one was around to correct me.

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and read more

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.

It is the quest for an understanding of hair cells at a molecular level that drives our research. We would read more

It is the quest for an understanding of hair cells at a molecular level that drives our research. We would like to understand how hair cells work, why they are vulnerable and why in mammals hair cells do not regenerate.

We are not seeking 100 percent consensus -- the most important thing is that the people of Iraq accept (the read more

We are not seeking 100 percent consensus -- the most important thing is that the people of Iraq accept (the constitution) in a referendum.

Usually, towns act when there's a crisis. And sometimes good planning decisions can arise - there's that hope here.

Usually, towns act when there's a crisis. And sometimes good planning decisions can arise - there's that hope here.

It's understandable that from time to time there'd be a need for executive sessions, but the device should be used read more

It's understandable that from time to time there'd be a need for executive sessions, but the device should be used very sparingly. Good government evolves from trust and a willingness to work together.