Quotes by Barbara Allen

“From the very beginning, we knew that following the majority of our nurses decision to withdraw recognition would be considered contentious by the union. Given the number of issues raised by the union in their challenge, we are not surprised that the local National Labor Relations Board office would seek advice from the national office in Washington. We look forward to the national office reviewing the matter and remain confident that the majority of our nurses voices will be heard.”

“What we think is unique here is that the technology is used throughout the school district by all levels of employees, whether they are teachers, the superintendent, or the custodian. All of us now use a computer for our work, which has created a common culture across our district.”

“This is what I see as one of those dream jobs, ... Its a right-sized town and a phenomenal medical center. Mayo is a physician-led organization so we are working to develop physician leadership. I love this stuff; this is fun.”

“I am a pair of fresh eyes with a new way of looking at the organization with new ways to improve, ... I do not believe in the phrase, Thats the way its always been. That should be outlawed. Health care is changing and we have to change to keep pace and nows a good time.”

“If people are opening their hearts to do what they can, its got to be greatly appreciated.”

“I just think theres a lot of skepticism in the marketplace about whats going to happen to earnings with rates higher.”

“The market is kind of not doing anything. Thats probably going to be the case for a while until we get a sense that everythings OK, or we get bad news, which I think is more likely than not, ... Then I think the stocks will get hit and knocked down to another level.”

“You have to take care of your heart, and you have to start doing it now, or its going to be too late.”

“While there are still many legal issues to be sorted out, we believe the market incorporated a worst-case approach in taking the shares down over $9 or over $1.2 billion in market cap.”

“We recommend purchase for intrepid investors looking at the improbable size of this markdown relative to any reasonable estimate of possible future costs.”