`I’ve seen it unfold in many people’s lives, especially when I think about immigrants who are here by themselves. That’s their way to reconnect with the dead, with their families. They’re not alone in the world.’ — Rev. Esequiel Sanchez, explaining the importance of the Day of the Dead holiday for some in the Latino community.
`It’s potentially disastrous for a government spokesman. It’s disastrous for journalists. It’s disastrous for any official who deals with the press in national security . . . ‘ — Defense Department spokesman Kenneth Bacon reacting to a bill which would greatly stiffen the penalties for anyone disclosing classified information.
`It’s become more like boxing.’
Viswanathan Anand, third-ranked chess player in the world, saying that the multiple sanctioning bodies in chess mirrors boxing and makes it hard to determine who is the world’s best player.
`Towers are going to increase as the number of consumers increases and their minutes of usage increase.’
Travis Larson, cellular telecommunications industry spokesman, predicting more cellular communication towers will be built across the country.
`It’s about entertainment. You can get serious journalism on PBS or on CNN.’
Bill Miller, national broadcast media director for CIA Medianetwork, on why he thinks WBBM-Ch. 2’s no-frills 10 p.m. news broadcast had low ratings.
`The Israeli army is shooting to kill and they are shooting to prove their marksmanship.’
Dr. Moustafa Bargouti, a Palestinian health-care official, disputing the claims by Israeli army officials that they are acting only in defense.
`Just give him a spear, that’s all.’
Detroit Redwing defenseman Chris Chelios, jokingly suggesting spearing as a tactic against opposing forwards now that the NHL is cracking down on slashing and cross-checking infractions.
`It hit a chord about guys being guys.’
Bob Lachky, vice president of brand management for Budweiser, explaining why he thinks the `Whassup?!’ marketing campaign has been successful.
`Consumers have a ton of money to spend, and that’s exactly what they did.’
Joel Naroff, of Naroff Economic Advisers, after both personal income and consumer spending increased in September.
`The bottom line is in the near term, don’t expect any price decrease in gas whatsoever.’
Edward Maran, oil analyst, summing what OPEC’s decision to boost production will mean to consumers.
`If they’re interested, they’ll call.’
Blackhawks GM Mike Smith saying he won’t call other GMs about winger Eric Daze who has asked to be traded.
`We invested all of our money to have a place where we could rest, and now we’ve lost everything.’
Glen Nordstron, an American retiree who was among 200 evicted from a Baja, Mexico, resort after a court ruling changed who owned the land.
