Bob Williams
Bob Williams
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They decided to remain in control of destiny and build a much bigger, lucrative company.
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There's an element of fashion to these. There's pressure for these to be capital-efficient and to go out quickly and look for earlier exits.
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Although there was probably more reaction than what we anticipated, all along we had a system set up to continue to gather information as necessary.
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That's tax revenue for the community to remain robust.
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Numerous appointments were agreed verbally with Mrs Allen to gain access to fit a letter-box, but she continually refused to allow access or stay at home.
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There used to be a lot more of the mom-and-pop stores downtown. Now there are only a couple left. The downtown has really changed. People want to be able to park in front of the business they are going to; they don't want to park on the next block, especially our older customers.
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Normally when they shut down every year, Sikeston just goes out and buys the extra power and sells it to its customers. But the prices are so volatile Sikeston hasn't been able to get anyone to lock in a bid, and we haven't been able to either.
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Sponsors have to balance the short-term bump from the Jordan effect with the reality that Jordan won't be playing basketball three to five years from now, while other athletes they need to be focusing on will be.
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The main thing about how playground equipment is built anymore is they try to keep stuff lower to the ground so there's less of an impact if you fall.
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Certainly, the data is trending in the right direction.
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It will be a supreme test of courage and seamanship,
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I see him in two to three years being over $100 million annually in endorsements, ... There are still some major categories, he's not in: soft drinks, telecommunications, fast food. He's made it no secret he loves the Golden Arches, even if he doesn't eat there as much as when he was in college.
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I'm not really ready. We went 18 years without a vacation. I am not sure what I am going to do with all my time.
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Last year it was nice and it was my first time back in the building, but I think that's all done.