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It gives us a chance to stretch the field vertically, and it's a big asset getting those guys out of there.

I think today is a day of portfolio window dressing, with asset managers making sure they don't have cash sitting around for the end of the year, which tends to be favorable for stocks.

It is not necessary to destroy the community farm. Help us prevent the destruction of this 13-year project that has become an asset to South Central Los Angeles. We call upon you to reconsider the destruction of the 14-acre community farm in South Central Los Angeles. Surely an alternative site can be found for Mr. Ralph Horowitz somewhere else along the Alameda Corridor.

I think that they will find they come to love the center and the people who will be there. We are an asset to every community we are a part of. I think the concerns are merely a matter of not having information. When they learn who we are and what we are, we'll get along great.

It is harder to find value. But if the earnings season ends up showing that profitability remains super-strong, then investors would continue to drive their money into share markets, rather than other asset classes.

It is just an unbelievably rich asset base.

Lauren has been a cornerstone of our franchise since the day she got here and we're thrilled to keep her in a Storm uniform for years to come. She's a proven All-Star and her renewed commitment to this organization will be a big asset as we work to bring another championship to the city of Seattle.

I think they're on to something, ... They've really worked to try to make this an asset not only to Wilmore but to Jessamine County and the rest of the region.

It is a promise of quality and a licence to charge more money for your product -- very often it is the most important asset of a company.

It is an honor to have Tom Daschle join our Board. We will benefit tremendously from Tom's insight and experience with economic issues, international affairs and other issues. He will be an asset to our Board as we continue to grow our real estate services franchise on a global basis.

Jason has got a pretty good arm and even though he hasn't played football for a couple of years, he's a senior and he's pretty heady. It just didn't make sense to have him standing on the sideline. We wanted to use some of his leadership ability. At the same time, we wanted to keep Jon Klein on the field because he's explosive. Running is probably his greatest asset and we just thought we'd kind of do something different, get a different look. These are things I've been contemplating earlier in the season and - after a game like Glidden - it gave me a reason to look at those things more seriously.

Jeep is another excellent all-around football coach, having coached on both sides of the ball in his career. He has recruited extensively in the Southeast, another key asset for our program. We think Jeep's knowledge of the running game and passing game will add to our package.

Jerome was a big asset in our rebuilding program, and he was great with our young players. But this was a tremendous opportunity to save more than $21 million.

Jim is an extremely talented banker with more than 15 years of experience in the energy sector. He will be a great asset to our team, and together with Mitch will provide our clients with outstanding advice and execution.

Land prices have been recovering and expectations for rising asset values are still high. On top of that, warehouse companies are benefiting from the expansion of the domestic economy.

I think Dr. Proulx will be a great asset for the students and the community.

is an asset for the world, not just for its own people or for a particular regime.

People always seem to buy today on what they should have bought five years earlier. We are bullish on the out of favor asset class: U.S. equities.

Over the last few years, we've had a number of clients liquidate a portion of their stock portfolios and move it to real estate. Real estate has become an asset class with its own momentum, and it is natural for strategists to write about it.

Over the last 10 years, Mike has been a major contributor to some very productive offenses. Mike brings toughness, experience and passion. He will certainly be a tremendous asset to me and our offensive staff as we continue our pursuit of a championship.

Over its 18-year history, the Index generated a net compound annualized return of 15.5% versus 12.0% for the S&P 500, marking eighteen consecutive years of positive annual performance for the Greenwich-Van Global Hedge Fund Index. This strongly suggests downside protection and diversification benefits of hedge funds within a comprehensive asset allocation plan can greatly enhance a portfolio's reward/risk profile.

Over time, over history, it has always been a market that people have turned to when there has been an element of uncertainty in other asset classes. It's a question of diversification.

P&O is a strategic asset in terms of the ports in the Far East.

Our private clients value our dynamic approach to asset allocation, our strength in selecting outside investment managers, and our unique style of portfolio management. The new Wilmington Funds allow us to extend our distinctive investment management talents to more investors.

Our funding currently is project finance which is only 12 years and we are building an asset which will last 55, 75 or possibly even 100 years and we would like to match that tenure.

Our three major business lines -- consumer and commercial banking, asset management and global corporate and investment banking -- in total increased their revenues by 8 percent last year, ... Their achievement allowed us to overcome significantly higher credit costs plus much lower equity market-related revenues and still increase operating earnings for the year.

Our balance sheet remains asset sensitive, which allowed us to benefit modestly from the rise in interest rates that produced a slight margin expansion throughout 2005.

Our automation tools will be utilized, so if we're doing mapping, for example, it will create precise maps of the roadways -- if we're doing asset management, where trying to find road signs in imagery, we have software to do that ? if we're utilizing imagery to find 3D models, we have patented tools that can do that with imagery.

Our Asset Management Services division is an important part of our Group. Over the last decade, we have built a significant international distribution capability, which delivers investment solutions to institutional investors and their consultants. Our strategy is to harness this capability to provide an enhanced range of investment solutions in the future.

Our argument is an informed public is the most important asset the county has. The public cannot be informed if every time someone talks to a news reporter there is a danger that some county detective is going to find out who they are and what they said.

Our bookstore is merging with Barnes and Noble and also brining Starbucks Coffee on campus as well. That will be a great asset to the students as well as the community. We hope to begin construction on the new bookstore sometime this fall.

Our 2005 result was a record; this reflects the quality of our asset base and operations.

Right now the emphasis seems to be on asset price deflation. The key questions concern just how far these markets can correct and whether there will be a domino effect as other markets are affected.

Rising Bird, Inc. was a great asset and help for us in completing the funding needed to take our company to the next level of expansion.

Robbie has been a huge asset to me more so than anything else with the race car. He's a very calming individual and he has a good sense about him and he has been through a championship chase.

Retail investors are value-hunting now. The asset managers and any institutions with money are starting to come back in.

Pieter was a tremendous asset when I played with him previously. He has a great cricket brain and I know he will again fit in well with the rest of the team. His coaching experience will be particularly welcome to the many young talented players at the club now.

Paris Charles has truly been an asset to this administration, bringing vast knowledge acquired through 28 years in the mining industry and a sincere personal commitment to mine safety.

Patty's athleticism will really be an asset to our team. I feel that she has a lot of potential. I think she'll develop her hockey skills to a high level of play.

Paul's greatest asset is his athletic ability. As a quarterback in high school, he's got the great ability to run and jump. He brings the athletic component to the javelin that a lot of people don't bring.

Our margins are better and we maintained asset quality. We will continue to invest in a resurgent Asia but will balance our growth with a stronger focus on productivity.

Our life, asset management and general insurance businesses all achieved better results, helped by the inclusion of acquisitions,

Our nation is a $10 trillion-per-year economy currently possessing $19 trillion in household asset value and $11 trillion in homeowners' equity. Losses of $110 billion - spread over several years - would come to only about one percent of the total national homeowners' equity.

Steve said he ran out of running rail where the gap appeared, otherwise it would have been easier and, in my view, that was a good performance beating horses like Asset and Close To You.

Steven is such an asset to this orchestra. Because he and I view so many aspects of music-making the same, it makes it easy for us. When I'm asking for a particular sound, he knows what I mean and he's able to communicate it technically to the string players. Steven has really helped me tremendously in our effort to make the Tucson Symphony strings sound like a major orchestra.

State Street Global Advisors is honored to be recognized among the elite financial institutions in the world. Our leadership in providing institutional investors worldwide with a wide variety of sophisticated strategies designed to meet their goals distinguishes us as a trusted partner for asset management.

Stan O'Neal has been a great asset on the GM Board and to General Motors management over his 5 years of service as a director. We are grateful for his many positive contributions to General Motors and wish him the best.

That being said, we are not satisfied with our recent performance and have responded by taking decisive actions to improve our results. We are implementing a comprehensive set of initiatives to drive revenues, maximize margin opportunities, further improve our operating efficiencies, cut costs and increase asset utilization. We expect this plan will help offset the continued revenue softness we are seeing and expect to continue to see in the near-term, and will contribute to the long-term success of the Company, which is our goal for stockholders, partners and associates alike.

Terry is busting a gut to get on the field and he will be a big asset to us as the season progresses. It will be almost like signing a new player.

Many hedge fund strategies saw strong returns during the first quarter. Strong trends across a number of asset classes, low market volatility, and an increase in global M&A activity are among the key return drivers so far this year.

Looking past the short-term price risk inherent in essentially any asset -- real or financial -- there is little doubt that housing represents a good long-term investment. Since the mid-1950s, real home prices in Canada have increased, on average, just over two per cent per year . Of course, home ownership also carries intrinsic value beyond its investment potential, including lifestyle benefits.

Maria's wide-ranging experience is a tremendous asset for

Mark is an accomplished goal scorer and playmaker who will be an asset to the Hurricanes' forward lines. His playoff experience will provide added leadership for our team as we look forward to the postseason.

Mark has extremely strong industry experience that will help us over-achieve our business objectives. His building solutions background is a valuable asset for our team and our customers.

I was very impressed with Paul during my time at Ohio State and I know that he is going to be an asset to our coaching staff. He is a very intelligent young man who relates extremely well with players and is well respected. He is also from the Atlanta area which has been and will continue to be an important recruiting area for our program.

I was very impressed with Billy Napier when he worked on our staff in 2003 and 2004. He will be among the youngest full-time coaches in Division I next year, and I look at that as a strong asset. He was a big reason South Carolina State had a very successful season, especially on the offensive side of the ball. He will also be an asset to us in recruiting.

I think she'll be a huge asset at Alexander.

I think she'd be an asset to a lot of great teams out there.

I think chemistry is probably our greatest asset right now. It can only be a good thing. These guys are close knit.

I think Christchurch City Holdings will have to pay a premium to gain control of a strategic asset in the Canterbury region.

I think Michelle is a great asset to the LPGA Tour and great for golf,

I think last year we only had one first place and for Justin to be MVP of the league and the conference meet, that's the highest honor we can receive. It's just amazing what an asset the Brooks brothers have been to the program.

It has proven to be a great asset for the kids of Ohio County and Belmont County.

I think they're definitely looking for asset management companies in the U.S.. Certainly, they have a shareholder base that's confident of their ability to do a large acquisition without any hiccups.

John's extensive knowledge of the group meeting market, and his wide and varied experiences in the hospitality industry, insures that he will be a tremendous asset to the team at the Emory Conference Center and the Emory Inn. The Emory Conference Center Hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for its customer service and innovative catering and meetings services. We know that John will help enhance that reputation.

Just because she's a freshman, she thinks she's not going to play. She thinks about it too much. If she plays like she played tonight, she'll be all right. We need her to play like that every game. She's a tough girl, and she's not scared to go inside or drive to the hoop. If her confidence stays up, she'll be a big asset to our team.

It is clear Women's Business Centers are a valuable asset to a growing sector of our economy,

Making this list is a testament to the hard work our team has put forward over the past several years in establishing secure asset tracking and computer theft recovery as a new product category for computer security. Our current objective is to more than double our number of subscribers in less than two years, and we believe that we have the right people, product suite, operational platform and distribution partners to achieve that goal and remain one of Canada's fastest growing companies.

Melissa's broad experiences in the hospitality industry as well as her familiarity to the New Jersey area make her a valuable asset to our team. We are pleased to welcome her to the talented staff at the Country Inn & Suites, Newark Airport.

The ability to change fast is the single most important asset in a world that's changing fast.

The acquisition of Guggenheim Alternative Asset Management is a further step in this plan and will provide us with products and expertise in the alternative investment sector, which is an increasingly important segment of the investment market. We believe their sophisticated fund of hedge funds platform will be an attractive option for our institutional clients.

The asset test adds a lot of documentation.

The $1 trillion mark has always been something to achieve, and others have come close. But it must be pretty heady to be the first $1 trillion asset manager. Not even the behemoths like Vanguard can say that.

I would like him to play. Mike would be an asset to the team no doubt. He really came into his hitting last year and it would be nice to have him at the 3, 4, or 5 hole.

My biggest asset is that I have the ability to listen, and give people the respect they're entitled to.

Most Americans do not enter the work financially prepared to analyze a broad array of choices and make the best possible asset allocation. Companies have tried hard to teach them. But the bottom line is that if more people are to participate, the investment process has to be simpler.

Merrill ends up with just as much exposure, if not more, to the asset management business as they did before, but they're able to remove the asset management business from under the Merrill umbrella, thereby reducing the potential conflicts of interest of running both an asset management business as well a brokerage business.

Mercedes comes from one of the top high school programs in the state of Maryland. She is used to success and her winning mentality will be a great asset for the team. She has a wealth of defensive playing experience and we will look to utilize her strengths in our back field.

Microsoft has shown it will dip into its huge cash reserves to settle the private cases that it can. Regulators have asked for Microsoft to let down its guard on what it considers its most valuable asset -- intellectual property.

Mike has done a tremendous job over the past two seasons as a graduate assistant on both sides of the ball. His familiarity with and loyalty toward the program make him a great asset to Miami football as he takes over as our tight ends coach.

Michelle Obama is a major asset for the president.

Michelle is very, very talented, ... She is a great asset to golf. I welcome her. The bottom line is, I'm a competitor. I will have my game do the talking. I think it has for the last 10 years, and I will continue to do it that way.

Michael is a seasoned general manager and a 30-year veteran of the information technology business. With his customer-centric focus and unique balance of strategic insight, operational expertise and technology and financial knowledge, Michael is a strong asset to Cisco's board.

Michael brings a wealth of campaign and political experience to the job, and will be a great asset as we continue to build the Democratic Party for the 2006 elections and beyond. As we gear up for an important election year, Mike will be instrumental in helping us move the party forward, communicate our Democratic message to the voters, and strengthen our grassroots. I am confident that he will be a strong leader who will bring enthusiasm and energy to the job.

While the college has accomplished many things academically during the past six years, there have been some problems related to administrations of federal Pell grants. The college needs the guidance of someone with considerable experience in this area, and the Board felt that Dr. Linker would be an asset to the college at this time.

When Stephen got hurt...it was either a motivating force for the Pacers to get their run, but at the same time he was turning the ball over a lot, so he may have been an asset by default.

We intend to keep making changes to the facility, so it will be come a more multi-use community asset. We want the community to feel that the field is an integral part of the community...an asset to the quality of life issues here.

We continued to produce outstanding results, with nine-month earnings 35 percent ahead of last year's record pace. Our third-quarter results reflect significant breadth, with record operating results in Discover Card and asset management and another outstanding quarter in the securities business.

We'll continue to have a major presence and impact here. These latest asset decisions are aimed at strengthening our ability to continue to succeed in the global market, which is critical to our future as a major employer here in Puget Sound.

We can say we've put the worst of the asset bubble burst behind us. This is a big step.

We're always looking at what the competition is doing, ... But do we want to become like Amazon? No. Amazon is an online shopping mall. It benefited from building a great asset early in the game. We're about store integration and expanding the customer reach to Wal-Mart stores.

We have to think carefully about which languages those are. French, for example, is declining as an international language, but Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic are all languages of the future. Ethnic minority groups in the UK may well prove to be a major asset in this effort.

With all of the cash chasing various asset classes, including commodities and gold, everything starts to rise at the same time, and that hasn't traditionally been the case. When everybody has the same ideas, the diversification benefit becomes less.

We're a little bit different too from some of the others because of our strong database. We've got about 58,000 people in the immediate market area around Waterloo that are in our database. Obviously, they came to an Isle of Capri casino somewhere along the line. That's a good asset for us. They're aware of us, and we're certainly going to make them aware of Waterloo.

We expect ABX to build liquidity and transparency in the synthetic asset-backed market, attracting global investors that seek exposure to this asset class, both on the buy-side and sell-side.

We exceeded all of our operational and financial targets, smoothly integrated the acquisitions of Specialty Defense and Bianchi International, and effectively leveraged our asset purchases from Second Chance.

We don't feel we can undertake the restoration or preservation of the asset on our own. It belongs to the city, and they're our landlord, and they need to provide us a safe place to conduct our programs.

We have substantially and successfully concluded our asset disposition plan and intend to promptly apply these proceeds to repay our senior unsecured notes. These actions will significantly improve our financial flexibility and interest coverage, providing us a much broader ability to address business issues and further enhance shareholder value.

We have a level of growth now in the world that is low enough for the Fed not to raise interest rates by a lot, but high enough for companies to grow profits in a very good way. Equities are the least over- valued asset class and growth is very decent.

We will see a dilution to shares by 3-to-4 percent this year and next year. We will see about $1.50 in dilution to net asset value per share as soon as this deal closes.