In coordination with BNSF, UPRR, and Caltrans, SJJPA will work to identify locations along the San Joaquins Corridor where key track improvements (such as curve realignments) could increase speeds, potentially to 90 mph in certain locations. Any increase in speeds, especially if as high as ...
Subsidiary also means ‘secondary,’ as in this statement by the 14th Dalai Lama: “Religion does not mean just precepts, a temple, monastery, or other external signs, for these as well as hearing and thinking are subsidiary factors in taming the mind. When the mind becomes the practices, ...
RegisterLog in Sign up with one click: Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook AcronymDefinition CECRAComprehensive Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act(Montana) CECRAConseil Européen du Commerce et de la Réparation Automobiles(European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs; Brussels, Belgium)...
Just because Charlie and I can clearly see dramatic growth ahead for an industry does not mean we can judge what its profit margins and returns on capital will be as a host of competitors battle for supremacy. At Berkshire we will stick with businesses whose profit picture for decades to com...
does it make sense to, every quarter, mark those up and down through the income account, when at the same time we own businesses that have become worth far more money, in most cases, and become, you know, since we bought — you name the company — take GEICO, an extreme case — we...
What does it mean to own the most expensive stock in the world? It depends on who you ask. Remember, that price is not as important as value when it comes to purchasing anything – including stocks. Berkshire Hathaway, for example has never split their stocks into smaller shares in the ...
Many analysts believe that Berkshire is overvalued (not necessarily a bad investment). The BNSF deal pays investors in either cash or stock, with a limit of 60% of the payments in cash. This means that the company is acquiring at least 40% of the company in Berkshire class A or B stock...
How is brittleness calculated and measured (types of measurement) and what does this mean for aircraft material selection and design considerations? What are the basic considerations during design of hand tools? Which tool is better for fine boring: polycrysta...
Just because Charlie and I can clearly see dramatic growth ahead for an industry does not mean we can judge what its profit margins and returns on capital will be as a host of competitors battle for supremacy. At Berkshire we will stick with businesses whose profit picture for decades to ...