is not something that we own and that we can give out to whoever we want, to our friends, to read more

is not something that we own and that we can give out to whoever we want, to our friends, to those who suffer.

Home improvement retailers like Lowe's have large bulky merchandise in our stores and we carry big quantities of these products, read more

Home improvement retailers like Lowe's have large bulky merchandise in our stores and we carry big quantities of these products, as many as 40,000 products,

It is foolhardy to climb two trees at once just because one has two feet. - Ethiopia

It is foolhardy to climb two trees at once just because one has two feet. - Ethiopia

I think chemistry will be a key ingredient. People have kind of forgotten about us, which is good. Hopefully, California read more

I think chemistry will be a key ingredient. People have kind of forgotten about us, which is good. Hopefully, California can keep the 'favorite' tag and we can fly under the radar.

The rumor mills is spreading and people are taking their kids out of school and are not going to work. read more

The rumor mills is spreading and people are taking their kids out of school and are not going to work. The panic has already started here.

In contrast to Central and Eastern Canada, housing conditions in Western Canada remain very tight and are showing increased signs read more

In contrast to Central and Eastern Canada, housing conditions in Western Canada remain very tight and are showing increased signs of speculation. When economic conditions are booming, it can also create the perfect breeding ground for speculative price bubbles to form. That's because in such an environment, housing market participants are at greater risk of developing a case of irrational exuberance, especially if they expect that such exorbitant price gains will continue indefinitely.

The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than read more

The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than the one who remains blind to them. He also is on the road to humility -- that priceless attitude of openness to life that can help a manager absorb mistakes, failures, or personal shortcomings.

I never expected this type of game in a mid-week contest with Cumberland. Trent pitched an outstanding game and I read more

I never expected this type of game in a mid-week contest with Cumberland. Trent pitched an outstanding game and I just hate to see him lose with this type of effort. I don't know if this defeat will help or hurt going into our Southern States Athletic Conference series with Reinhardt this weekend.

It's part of our culture and firm belief that smart, talented local bankers make the best decisions.

It's part of our culture and firm belief that smart, talented local bankers make the best decisions.