“Russia is saying you can't have your cake and eat it. If you're in the Russian sphere of influence, you get cheap energy. If you aren't, you don't.”

“I just think he was one of the nicest and funniest people I ever met. He had so many friends and influenced so many people.”

“The forecast for 2005 calls for plenty of flavor. From global influences to hot combos, surprising seeds and unexpected tastes, this year's report truly offers something for everyone.”

“I always find that democracy is very unpredictable. What is clear is that members vote very much not on trends but on whatever they feel is worthy, without any external influence.”

“I mentioned to a mutual friend this morning that he had a calming influence on me. Which I needed in that transitional period following the departure of the great Joe O'Brien.”

“He has had a huge impact on our team. It is great to be able to train with him and see how he influences a lot of the others to always improve their times.”

“Paul has a great deal of influence both on the field and in the dressing room and I'm sure we will continue to play match-winning cricket under his captaincy.”

“The market is still very strong. Trade started with some profit-taking and further losses due to negative foreign (market) influence but the selling never gathered steam.”

“Sam is a good kid. ... She got hooked up with this idiot. She never would have done something like this without some influence from him.”

“Independent and impartial exercise of judicial authority is an essential aspect of a free society. Instead of safeguarding judges from political pressures, most election systems invite such influence.”