BUT GREEN IS ALWAYS IN FASHION
“Somewhere along the line, we were told it was tacky – except for weddings and graduations.” – JoAnn Groff, president of the Colorado Retail Council, on why giving cash has faded in popularity compared with giving gift cards
LESS DOUGH, MORE GINGERBREAD
“We’re getting back to what Christmas used to be all about. This year will be more spiritual.” – Cari Firmat, of Littleton, who plans on hosting get-togethers, as well as baking and making gifts, instead of buying expensive gifts
KEEPING THE GOSSIPS GUESSING
“Maybe Newmont is not going after Placer. Maybe they are going after Barrick.” – Robert McEwen, former chief executive of Goldcorp., speculating about deal-making in the gold mining industry. Vancouver-based Placer Dome Inc. last week rejected an $8.93 takeover bid by Barrick Gold Corp. of Toronto. Denver-based Newmont Mining Corp. is reportedly a suitor for Placer.
THE ANSWER, MY FRIEND …
“We certainly weren’t expecting this large a number of customers at one time.” – Tom Henley, of Xcel Energy, on the 2,967 applicants in October for wind power, now cheaper than conventional electricity.
