Specifics Quotations

One of the reasons it's important for me to write about war is I really think that the concept of war, the specifics of war, the nature of war, the ethical ambiguities of war, are introduced too late to children. I think they can hear them, understand them, know about them, at a much younger age without being scared to death by the stories.

Technology is changing so fast that knowledge about specifics can quickly become obsolete. That's why so much of what technicians learn is on the job.

Readers want a story, not a pattern. It's the specifics of a story that make it really ping our various reader radars.

The specifics of Cathy's and my life are different now, but the basic life challenges are exactly the same.

Sometimes in my class I have people come in and do monologues inspired by people they know and I always find that to be useful to do specifics about somebody and then you're actually doing a character and not doing some random old lady or something.

People say, 'Just say who you're dating. Then people will stop being so ravenous about it.' It's like, No they won't! They'll ask for specifics.

No one has actually seen every letter of this agreement, which of course makes it very dangerous because the devil is in the details, and the specifics of how you define words is tremendously critical.

My friends and family are not really fixated on the specifics of 'Star Wars.' My parents don't know anything about 'Star Wars.' They've never watched a 'Star Wars' film.

I don't feel comfortable talking about the specifics of how it all comes together, but the truth is, I don't ever know when Michelle Obama is going to wear my clothes! She, like everyone else, picks her outfits and wears them when she wants - sometimes two or three times. It's not ever calculated.

I'd like the specifics in writing, focusing on why the people whose information was breached couldn't have been notified earlier. Those people are all at risk, and you have a duty to notify them at the earliest possible moment.

Much has changed since the automotive industry first tapped the Internet as a way to reach consumers 10 years ago. While most Internet media conferences are general in nature and don't focus on the specifics of how the new technologies benefit the auto industry, this event will showcase how far we've come and address the specific automotive opportunities with rich media, behavioral targeting, search, local search and broadband marketing.

Since we have not had an opportunity to fully evaluate the impact of these staff recommendations, it would be premature to comment on specifics at this time.

On a golf course, there's always an area set aside for people in wheelchairs. I started reading the Americans (With) Disabilities Act, and found out there are specifics for handicapped parking, but nothing about a golf course.

I can't get into specifics regarding personnel issues.

I don't remember much about the specifics of the economics courses that I majored in - I apparently internalized the key concepts - but I still remember vividly the thrill of reading 'Don Quixote,' Epictetus, 'The Aeneid,' 'King Lear' and 'Candide,' and how contemporary the stories and ideas in these old and ancient texts struck me.

Bush is the most partisan president in modern American history. As a result, voters in both parties are focusing on him, rather than on the specifics of the policies.

Because this incident involves both a student and staff, we are unable to comment on the specifics of this incident as it pertains to either the student or staff involved.

Today I am not going to get into the specifics of the legislation.

His team, as well as himself, had a few bumps in the road. They struggled, offensively, for whatever reasons. I just don't know the specifics of it.

Our memories are convenient lies we create, cribbing images from others' experiences. We discard the personal specifics which don't conform to the ideal conventional beauty created by art directors and cinematographers.

I will not comment on the specifics of the ongoing search for the next Temple head men's basketball coach, but I can state emphatically that no candidate has been offered the position at this time.

It is difficult for us to comment on specifics since it is a fluid process. However, it is important to note that Duke Power supports the intent of the legislation and the goal of providing a uniform safety net for citizens across the state.

I think we're in for another week of low volumes and directionless trade. Investors will continue to act cautiously until specifics of the package become clear.

Our student-athletes are subject to two different sets of rules, ... The athletic department's and the university's. We have a process for students and depending on the specifics of the case, that process is altered.

Our company has announced it is going to make a significant capital expense investment at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but on the specifics of those projects I'm not ready to comment.

We never talk about specifics of internal meetings. We have an agreement coming up and we talk about issues relevant to preparation for that. We keep our internal meetings confidential.

to maintain the integrity of our privacy by not commenting on the specifics of our decision.

We don't have any specifics from the company yet.

We don't have any specifics to share about which hotel chain would go up there, or which restaurant or bank. But apparently, that's what the developer wants to build there.

We'll have another public workshop here in three months or so to start talking about getting into more specifics about the plan. We're supposed to wrap up the plan by the end of the year.

We are investigating all the specifics on patient care that these two patients received.

Most districts like to balance specifics and catchall. Primarily they use the catchall for the opportunity to use additional earnings that might come from the bond for purchasing lands or other facility needs.

We haven't sat and talked specifics at all. That'll happen down the road. We've acknowledged that that could be a possibility.

We don't talk about specifics as to what shot we should or shouldn't take. We talk about attacking and we wanted to penetrate their pressure defense.

We received some information about specific incidents. We'll look at the overall finances of the city as well as the specifics pointed out to us.

We have a lot of questions with the technology and the regulations themselves and until we see specifics on paper in a couple weeks, we really can't comment.

The Cowboys have joined the NFL in this action. We will not be able to comment on specifics of the litigation other than to say we are standing side by side on the matter,

We're not going into details on the specifics of the processor other than to say we're not satisfied with the quality right now.

We knew right down to the specifics of each player. Pretty much they stayed to their game plan, thank goodness, for us.

We?re still proceeding at best-possible speed and we?re still trying to get the specifics on the street.

Until the study is complete and presented to NASA and DOD senior officials in October, it is premature to comment on specifics and possible recommendations.

(We're) finally trying to nail down some specifics and pick between a couple of the really big options. Let's get on with something; let's make something happen.

Each job is going to be different, and without knowing the specifics of the job they were talking about, I could not (tell you why),

To her I believe I would say I'm very sorry that she has health problems at this time, and of course I would wish her the best in her recovery. But at the same time I can't speak to the specifics of the case.

The tone was the right tone but the specifics and the specific commitments, that's for the follow-up,

While there obviously will be future Windows products, we cannot confirm specifics at this time. There are future products in development.

Issues are really a way of invoking values. To a lot of ordinary citizens, policy discussions are way beyond them or they are too worried about their own situation to follow the specifics ... Many argue that elections now are all about values, in the broadest sense.

The specifics of the inaugural activities are still being worked out. But we're working very hard to hold down expenses without compromising the dignity or the importance of the inauguration. We're celebrating the Democratic process and highlighting the great spirit of New Jersey, not holding a political rally.

When we think about the authoritarian world that Orwell painted, the catchphrases are one thing, but when you read the book again, the specifics and relevance for now are stunning. Orwell may have been 20 years off, but I know that I find it incredibly relevant.

To take away games, you really, really need to examine the specifics and wrestle with it. This is a really big deal. It's something that none of us should take lightly.

While it all sounds good, what are the real specifics and where is the money coming from? And the fundamental question is why does someone with such extraordinary wealth look for the taxpayers of the state to subsidize his ventures?

As I've said, I've been advised not to get into the specifics out there. Is there some truth out there? Yes. Is there a lot of falsehood out there? Absolutely.

There's nowhere you can go, because you don't know what the situation will be. It's hard to speculate. You have to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. We don't know the specifics as to where we stand. It's all speculation at this point.

Without the president leading the way to try to show specifics to bring us a package (of spending cuts) forward, I don't know that we'll have a chance of success,

There is real enthusiasm for peace but possibly not real enthusiasm for the necessary compromises. I would not advise on the specifics of the compromises. It's a complex matter.

The Universal is always the same, the specifics are always different.

This is now much bigger than the specifics they uncovered.

This is not a normal Vioxx case, which is about heart attacks and strokes being increased by the use of the drug, ... We plan on making it about the specifics of causation. ... This is a good case for us.

In an age when stagecraft, gauzy themes, and sound-bites have too often been substituted for leadership, Bill Clinton as a candidate made it essential to campaigning to take the specifics of governance seriously. Practical solutions were 'in;' ideology was 'out.'

I'm not trying to get into the specifics about the calls -- it was obviously a terrific crew -- but it certainly was a situation I disagreed with and I got a technical for it and I deserved it.

I'm pleased the administration offered a balanced budget without massive cuts in programs. We'll have to take a close look at the details, and we'll look forward to public input on the specifics but my initial reaction is that it's been well done.

Insistance upon specifics at this stage, given the history of the relationship, may not be a very useful negotiating tactic.

I'm not going to get into the specifics of the conversations the two leaders had,

The basic science is very well established; it is well understood that global warming is due to greenhouse gases. What is uncertain is projections about specifics in the next few decades, by how much will the climate change.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is very much still ongoing. This investigation was conducted by the unit of the (Metro) Police Department that concentrates on gambling and organized prostitution. I can't give any more detail due to the investigation continuing. We have not reached a stage where we are ready to discuss specifics of the case.

Anytime we're able to get people back from injury is good. David has gotten better these three back-to-back days. We had some specifics we wanted to work on. I thought we got better in some coverage areas and I think we made some ground with some of our perimeter players." ()

Then he gave some specifics on the bad debt situation, perhaps more detail than we would have expected, but we are yet to see anything comprehensive on the fiscal reform, and we don't expect anything soon.

It's premature to say no, because we haven't seen any specifics of any proposals. What has to take place now is more examination of their current financial situation. The situation is changing on an almost daily basis.

Their political judgment is that weighing in on the specifics is not the most effective strategy for them.

It's very early in the game and we need to look at the specifics of the bill language.

In the absence of specifics that would throw his nomination into doubt, Democrats will be loath to want to be as combative and confrontational as they might otherwise be.

It has been uppermost in our minds that we need to do with the search what the Diversity Committee has been urging the clubs to do with coaches and in the front office executives. The specifics have yet to be determined how that goal will be accomplished.

I don't really know specifics on when it will all be back to normal. It's going to take a while.

I didn't hear specifics as how it relates to how they were going to help the children of the impacted schools transfer or relocate to other schools. One of the things that I would really encourage them to do is have the opportunity to meet with families.

Clearly, the distinctions between EAI, BPM, and BAM will become more blurred as the industry progresses. Ensemble already has the basis to exploit this and further functionality in the specifics of BPM and BAM will give it a strong market position.

Generally, we would be more likely to favor proposals that allow for flexibility and responding to consumer needs versus mandates that don't allow any flexibility, but we'd really need to look at the specifics to come out with any position.

There still is a lot of negotiating that will have to be completed in November, including the specifics of the agreements and time frames. But in essence, North Korea has agreed to end its existing nuclear weapons and ongoing development and to include inspections in exchange for a U.S. agreement not to invade or attack North Korea and to gradually normalize relations.

It's great to be able to connect parents with children both emotionally and through humor. I look forward to exploring family entertainment once again and examining the specifics of our day-to-day lives against the backdrop of an extraordinary adventure.

The bottom line is, pretax earnings are going (to be) down between $200 (million) and $225 million, but they're not giving out the specifics of why and what percentage of it might be due to selected price cuts,

The imagery is very much released from reality. It's not nailed down to specifics of the words. They're painting a picture, not telling linear stories.

The certainty with which Cameron informed MPs and Shadow ministers of the specifics of a Labour offer that never actually existed suggests a degree of flexibility with the truth.

All I want is an apology. They don't have to go into any specifics of what happened; I just want them to admit what they did was wrong,

As you know, I don't comment on trades. I will say we've had discussion with them. I can't go into specifics other than we've had discussions.

Education is a top priority for Gov. Bush, and he has provided specific details about his plan. The American people deserve for Al Gore to do the same. Since the Gore budget overspends the surplus, it's important for him to release the specifics of his plan so we'll know what promises he will not keep once the election is over.

It was a very candid meeting, ... he wouldn't answer specifics about Mr. Richer's departure.

We just wanted to make sure we understand the specifics of what happened. We want to go over everything. We'd like for this thing to be remedied.

I don't think that we have necessarily underestimated it and I'm certain we accounted for enemy action. The specifics of the action -- no one can ever predict exactly how battle will unfold. We can't even completely predict how our own actions will unfold, but I think we can remain confident we have a good grip of what's going on here,

Before I can evaluate the adequacy of these changes, I have to know a lot more about the specifics of the problem. It doesn't do a lot of good to move names around on organization charts if there aren't substantive changes. What's going to happen to the next Phoenix memo? Where's it going to end up?

Is there some truth out there? Yes. Is there a lot of falsehood out there? Absolutely.