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The relationship between certainty and success is examined. It was shown that old age does not guarantee certainty, and success is not always a result of belief in certain things and in certain behaviors. Experiences with uncertainty are provided.

Louisiana's commissioner of financial institutions' Ken Pickering shares his ideas on the state's banks and savings and loan associations. Understaffed at the moment, Pickering says 25 more bank examiners would mean every institution could be evaluated every 18 months. Louisiana's state charted S & Ls are in good shape due to a prudent loan policy.

Alan Weitz's career has concentrated on resurrecting financially troubled companies. His current project, Sun Belt Federal Bank, has debtors angry and colleagues pleased with his handling of the situation.

Lloyd Collette, Business Report's Executive of the Year, is the founder and still heads United Companies. The insurance business is at the center and provides funds for his 12 subsidiary businesses. A hands-on management style, and a capable management team keep touch with all aspects of the business.