This merger will mean a real choice and lower prices in local phone service, faster Internet access and better cable read more

This merger will mean a real choice and lower prices in local phone service, faster Internet access and better cable TV,

No man pleases by silence; many I please by speaking briefly.

No man pleases by silence; many I please by speaking briefly.

Life is like a movie--since there aren't any commercial breaks, you have to get up and go to the bathroom read more

Life is like a movie--since there aren't any commercial breaks, you have to get up and go to the bathroom in the middle of it.

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.

Finding parts for these old tractors is a challenge. Many steam engines were scrapped during World War II for scrap read more

Finding parts for these old tractors is a challenge. Many steam engines were scrapped during World War II for scrap metal,

We just didn't hit well today. It's a big disappointment, but we still have a shot.

We just didn't hit well today. It's a big disappointment, but we still have a shot.

So many were not really wanting help. They wanted to get back. Sitting around was driving them crazy.

So many were not really wanting help. They wanted to get back. Sitting around was driving them crazy.

Corruption is a malady not only effecting developing countries, but also the developed world,

Corruption is a malady not only effecting developing countries, but also the developed world,

I don't really care how I am remembered as long as I bring happiness and joy to people.

I don't really care how I am remembered as long as I bring happiness and joy to people.