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We exceeded our revenue expectations for December, which positions us well for our fiscal fourth quarter. We're pleased and encouraged by the fact that virtually all of our businesses met or exceeded our expectations for December. As usual, customers shopped later than ever and results strengthened as the month progressed. Our employees capitalized on the trend with strong offers and improved in-stock positions. Brad Anderson
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The economy has a lot of momentum. The consumer continues to do well because of the improving labor market, and businesses have a lot of cash and are getting more confident about deploying it. Stephen Stanley
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The economy of the state has changed dramatically. The changing face of agriculture drove out farmers and farm families, which drove off businesses that rely on farm families.
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The fundamentals are still sound but the stock has been priced for all their businesses to perform perfectly and we didn't see a lot more upside. Michael Birch
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This is Microsoft talking to businesses about why it's a good IT vendor and particularly why its different from IBM.
businesses
We're not getting into new businesses that we don't understand. Jay Sidhu
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It's not a difficult thing to fix, but if it's ignored it can cause real damage. Small businesses are especially susceptible, since their IT staffs are typically very small and are more likely to be focused on the here and now, as opposed to something that's a year away. Luis Rodriguez
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Everyone expects American businesses to make a profit and I don't begrudge them that, ... But the big oil companies are now reaping an unbelievable windfall, and it's time for Congress to help consumers. Byron Dorgan
businesses early status uncommon
Even when early innovations start to succeed, it is not uncommon to see growing businesses sabotaged for threatening the status quo. Jacqueline Novogratz
china hear people shaping
You hear more and more about people going to China and not just to Beijing, but also to Shanghai. It's a place Americans should see. They're shaping up to be our big competitors.
china economic gorilla
China is the 800-pound gorilla overshadowing all of the U.S. economic relations.
china disney parks
China is such a big country, two Disney parks is always a possibility in the future.
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China is still a winter sports fledgling, but we worked quite hard these years. The winter sport in China has developed very fast, especially the last four years, and we hope the Chinese delegation will make strong show in Turin.
china given introduced
China is ready. They've given us the market-maker system. They've introduced the forwards market. That's really all you need.
china materials power source
China is industrializing and they have to source materials and power.
china impact markets open western
China is having a big impact on western markets because it is a very open economy.
china copies single version
China is going to have its own version of 'The Apprentice.' There have been 11 (unofficial) copies of 'The Apprentice,' and every single one of them has failed. Donald Trump
china version
China is going to have its own version of 'The Apprentice,'
commodity gas goes high oil
Oil and gas goes up and down. Now, it's a high commodity and high production. As long as it holds, we'll see that kind of valuation.
commodity create time
Time is the scarcity, and it's the commodity we can't create any more of.
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As a result, the food safety of consumers was treated carelessly, raising questions once more about government responsibility.
consumers good looking
the wealthy, time-strapped consumers are looking pretty good right now.
consumers impact release timing whether
The timing of the release will have some impact on when consumers buy, but not so much on whether or not they buy.
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From a legislative perspective it's an interesting time now because the question is whether the federal law will give consumers more power to protect their data or less power to protect their data.
downside lack pollution
This is the downside of the lack of pollution in New Zealand.
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Even if he is more likely to be a Rehnquist than a Thomas, the downside of him being a Thomas outweighed the upside of him being a Rehnquist, Charles Schumer
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Had they won, the upside would be significantly greater than the downside we're seeing . . . .
downside order program teeth willing work
In order for the program to work it has to have some teeth and that's the downside if you're not willing to make a full-blown commitment.
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It's a great day -- I'm glad to see the sun, ... The only downside is we have fewer volunteers -- people had priors plans. Right now, I have nobody to run the trolleys. Jerry Miller
downside people series
You want people to be eager for your book; the downside is when the people forget the series even exists. George R. R. Martin
economy-and-economics effect included longer people positive registered surprise unemployed
This is really a very positive surprise but unfortunately it has nothing to do with the economy. It's only a statistical effect because many people who used to be registered as unemployed are no longer included in the numbers.
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It's great for the economy. I think there will be other tax receipts from goods sold during the holiday to people who are out and about shopping.
economy-and-economics indicator regional
It's an indicator of a very regional economy.
economy-and-economics good local
It's good for the local economy, and it's good for us.
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There were two key trends in the global wireless market in 2005. First, emerging markets contributed phenomenal levels of subscriber growth. In particular, Russia, India and Indonesia saw major growth in new users in 2005, up 40-50 percent over 2004 levels.
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A fire engine from the 1940s wouldn't have the same pump power. The tank wouldn't hold as much water. It wouldn't provide as much safety for firefighters as new equipment does.
engine offense
She's the engine that makes our offense go. Sylvia Hatchell
engine ready stands
But that two-handed engine at the door, / Stands ready to smite once, and smite no more. John Milton
engine far germany reform slow
I wouldn't go as far as to say Germany is the reform engine of Europe, but it is making slow progress.
engineering profession
Engineering is a great profession. Herbert Hoover
engineering may strive
To strive consciously for an object and to engage in engineering -- that is, incessantly and eternally to make new roads, wherever they may lead. Fyodor Dostoevsky
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There was a time when having a big, giant engine was sort of in, ... everything is sort of pointing to the fact that if you want a good image, it's better to be efficient.
global taking war
We're taking part in a global war on terrorism, Tommy Franks
global level reached threat
We have not yet reached the level of preparedness that we should have. This is a global threat and there is need for international action.
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I think that privacy is sort of the nature of your identity, and how you transfer your identity is a very important global issue.
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Regardless of our ambitions to become part of the E.U., we have to keep in mind that Turkey is also a very strong voice that can represent the needs of our region in wider terms in global platforms.
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This quarter marked the 15th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth for the server and tools business, with Microsoft SQL Server revenue up more than 30 percent over the quarter. Kevin Johnson
growth improvement resources
Dedicate yourself to continuous personal improvement you are your most precious resource Brian Tracy
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While there were a number of highlights, it was probably the U.S. that topped the highlight list with strong order growth of approximately 20 percent year over year. This is better order growth than we've experienced in the last six quarters in the U.S..
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Although its growth may seem to have been slow, it is to be remembered that it is not a shrub, or plant, to shoot up in the summerand wither in the frosts. The Red Cross is a part of us--it has come to stay--and like the sturdy oak, its spreading branches shall yet encompass and shelter the relief of the nation. Clara Barton
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Intuit posted strong revenue growth and even stronger profit growth during the third quarter. The company's performance positions us to end the year on track to meet our stated revenue and pro forma profit goals.
growth
CA isn't well positioned from a growth standpoint. Chuck Jones
growth pleased year
I'm pleased with our progress. 2005 was another growth year for us.
growth
At the beginning of all growth, everything imitates. Pramoedya Ananta Toer
growth comedy kind
There's something about Marxism that brings out warts; the only kind of growth this economic system encourages. P. J. O'Rourke
key phone step toward
That phone call, or registering on line, is a key step toward getting help.
keys lows low-key
I'm very, very low-key in general. Debby Ryan
keys goal design
Learn how to set goals. That's the key to everything. That includes designing your own success. You define what the goal is, it's not somebody else's goal, it's yours. Drew Carey
keys decision solitude
Solitude is one of our great superpowers... Solitude is the key to being able to make effective decisions and then having the courage of convictions to stand behind those decisions. Susan Cain
keys people guy
For us tall people, the whole key is that your hips and your knees should form a right angle when you sit down. That's where backs and hips get to be problems for big guys. Phil Jackson
keys laughing people
At the end of the day, even if my part is a bit goofy, the key thing is that I'm doing what I love to do, and that's to make people laugh. Eugene Levy
key tough
In the playoffs, the key for us is how tough we are and are we going to go get the rebounds.
key lock trying
I just keep trying a different key in that lock to see what can get us unlocked and going,
key
I personality thought that was one of the key things.
prices time
Prices have been rarely, if ever, this high. Now is the time to make hay.
prices voted
These are not the prices we voted on.
quarter
Up to a quarter of the Latvian legion were volunteers. Efraim Zuroff
quarter surprise
We know the quarter is going to have EBITDA down 20 percent, but that will not be a surprise to anybody,
recent
The recent hurricanes in the US have impacted our results.
totally white
And the White House, totally off the script. Keith Olbermann
totally wolves
It's totally inappropriate for wolves to be that close.