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If we had a concept on the turntable that was cute, people would look and move on. But when you add features and layer in some innovation to make it stand out, they might stop and look.

I don't know what innovation is, but I can give a guide to rude realities and somewhat serious suggestions about innovation and how to approach it.

I am excited about expanding my commitment to Fairview and the communities that we serve. Thanks to all of the Fairview team for every day carrying out our vision to be known for providing a continuum of healing care, for our responsiveness and for setting national standards for clinical excellence, innovation and safety.

IBM will continue to bring new blades to market as our industry partners update their technology. This technology is still in its infancy, and there is much innovation yet to be created.

IBM is pleased to announce our intent to become a founding sponsor of The Green Grid. IBM has been a leader in innovation around power and cooling technologies and committed to implementing energy efficiency programs for more than 30 years. We look forward to working together with other like-minded companies to promote further innovation around power management in the data center.

Car manufacturers are looking 20 years down the road when their customers are going to be older on average. Innovation is the most important aspect for carmakers, and they are investing a lot of money in this.

CEOs of many corporations have begun to get the message that if the federal government continues to cut back on research funding, then this innovation is not going to happen any more, because these companies cannot afford to fund all the basic exploratory research that's needed at the front end.

Cardiac care is a necessity for a growing portion of the population. Therefore, it is important for physicians to have access to excellent diagnostic technologies. This latest innovation in cardiac visualization facilitates cardiac patient diagnosis, and management, which is especially useful for complex studies.

Businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to hire qualified workers to fill specific positions, especially high-tech and skilled-labor jobs, which are in demand in Connecticut. The retirement of the baby boom generation in a few years will lead to a critical shortage of workers with the skills necessary to compete in today's high-tech global economy. We need to make sure that employees entering the work force can help drive the innovation and productivity gains that our economy needs to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

Business innovation is not enough; new product innovation is not enough, ... Companies are wondering what to do. Our advice is to focus on the customer. Get more from the customer.

China's demand for California's products, innovation and expertise is a key driver of job growth in California,

I have absolute confidence in the Midway executive team and their product lineup for the next few years shows the team's commitment to excellence and innovation in game design and marketing.

From my earliest days developing business software, I have always believed that design has to start with the user, ... Businesses around the globe need to look for innovation by focusing on their customers.

From this point forward, innovation will be the compass by which the company sets its direction,

I don't think I've ever seen the sense of innovation and willingness to take risks that I'm seeing now.

For three consecutive years we've been the exclusive tire company of the Chicago Auto show, and our partnership with the show has given our brands and our products great visibility with consumers. This year we're proud to present an exhibit that both reflects our company's three important core values--trust, innovation and safety--and introduces visitors to our diverse businesses in the Americas as well as our global capabilities.

For most companies, cost reductions and cutbacks have done little to fuel real growth in either sales or revenues. Increasing worker productivity and innovation represent the best paths to business growth.

Global Crossing's success in the execution of its strategy demonstrates the importance of a finely tuned, focused plan for carving out a strong competitive position in the industry, ... Global Crossing's innovation in converged IP services, expansion into the global enterprise market and improving financials are all proof that the company is building momentum and creating a solid foundation for future success.

If we allow hostile takeovers to happen without limitations, we would gradually lose our domestic brands and innovation capability.

If the court upholds the commission's case, Microsoft can't continue to innovate. And this creates a bad environment for people who depend on innovation in that platform and an environment that's not conducive to innovation in Europe.

If something doesn't work, we will change it and try something else. And when an innovation resonates with our customers, we will consider introducing it in other stores.

There is a lack of innovation, lack of reinvestment, and lack of news in the category. We're not recommending any large-cap food names.

The purpose of the forums is to stimulate thinking and discussion about how communities can incorporate innovation and technology as components of their economic growth strategies.

What I'm most excited about is the potential to continue the innovation and lead our industry the way both of these companies have been doing. I think the innovation potential and the growth potential are enormous.

With more focused brands, new product investment and innovation, Ford will slow the rate of loss and then stabilize our U.S. market share in the near term, even as competitors add new models. From there, we can set our sights on the future.

We take something that seemingly has no room for innovation, and with the right people, we often discover that it does.

We take something that seemingly has no room for innovation, and with the right people, we often discover that it does.

We take great pride in this recognition, since being a top employer for scientists is a strategic goal to enable Abbott to foster innovation and remain competitive.

We support leading scientists who make concrete and crucial contributions to the innovation of science and technology.

We are extremely grateful for this opportunity. With the great Super Heroes and characters of Marvel combined with our product innovation and passion, we will create winning product across all these exciting categories.

Together, Microsoft and NBC Universal have grown MSNBC.com to the number one news site. We are totally committed to taking MSNBC.com to even higher levels of success through our unparalleled marriage of technological innovation and news content.

Together, Microsoft and NBC Universal have grown MSNBC.com to the No. 1 news site. We are totally committed to taking MSNBC.com to even higher levels of success through our unparalleled marriage of technological innovation and news content.

Historically, in unpredictable places and unpredictable times, you get real savvy leaders. I suspect that in Beijing, Nairobi or Cape Town, things will be very well along with innovation before Philadelphia, Chicago or London is aware of it.

The pace of technology innovation is accelerating. The investment demonstrates the company's long-term commitments and builds on the foundation we created during the last ten years. Through the Intel Capital India Technology Fund, Intel will help Indian companies drive technology adoption locally and identify new business opportunities globally. We will grow our local operations, boost venture capital investment and work closely with the government, industry and educators to increase the impact of the country's Information and Communication Technology.

The pace of innovation is accelerating, as three billion consumers enter the global marketplace. We are privileged to invest this fund in these exciting times. Entrepreneurs will make major improvements in health care, including in personalized medicine, medical devices and therapeutics.

The pace of innovation in financial services is ever increasing. There is a new hook weekly.

There is an urgent need for bold reforms to transform Singapore into an R&D-driven, innovative, knowledge-based enterprise economy, where we compete on knowledge and talent, in addition to efficiency and cost-effectiveness, ... Singapore needs to refocus its research and innovation agenda.

Every improvement or innovation begins with an idea. But an idea is only a possibility - a small beginning that must be nurtured, developed, engineer, tinkered with, championed, tested, implemented and checked ideas have no value until they are implemented.

HP is not going to be cutting R&D or the innovation that the company is known for. What they are doing is prudent,

HP has a long history of innovation in PC technology, and we will continue to protect our investment in our PC patent portfolio.

I agree with taking the time and respecting the great innovators of the past, but the word innovation would cease to exist if we all do is look at the past.

Harnessing and directing the innovation process to bring new ideas into production is the key enabler for competitive success in the North American automotive market. In the global marketplace, where engine concepts are increasingly complex and variable, innovative ideas and proven results are essential.

Keep employment levels low, but keep freedom and innovation high.

I think innovation will be key to determining success of new products. It will no longer be good enough to just have new products.

Last fall, Swift & Co. unveiled a new strategic vision to become the best red meat provider in the world. Important components of that vision included the need for innovation and operational excellence. Today, we are announcing investments in our Greeley beef plant that will expand our innovative value-added processing capabilities and strengthen our competitive position in the marketplace.

It is an urgent task for both the mainland and Taiwan to raise their technological level, change their economic growth pattern and enhance their innovation capacity to develop an innovation-oriented economy.

I think there is a concern that innovation only comes from two vendors living across the street of each other. Sometimes, we spend so much time worrying about what the other vendor is doing, that we stop figuring out what customers need to be successful.

I think the results are on point. If we're going to move new products and innovation into practice, we need to understand better the characteristics and incentives that are important to the consumers -- what makes them receptive to new products? And from there, how do they get information? If we can make consumers aware of options and get them to demand innovation, we can transform our industry.

I think there are questions about whether there will continue to be a real basis for innovation and open platforms. If they don't permit true innovation and true openness, it will not provide maximum benefit to the people.

Japan has been moving its innovation on, and if they get their economy moving again they will be a very aggressive competitor for us and we need to be prepared for that.

Japanese and Americans approach research and development in different ways - the Japanese use it to create a new product of higher quality while Americans put innovation first and assume quality will follow. Have them work together and the result is superior, the process dynamic.

Jeff is a good leader, very competitive and focused. His spirit of innovation is a vital part of the present and the future of NBC Universal.

Over the past year, we've reaffirmed our commitment to delivering breakthrough innovation by aligning our development efforts with customers' needs and their current technology environment. Convergence 2006 is certain to provide tremendous opportunity for Microsoft Business Solutions' customers and partners to share ideas and knowledge. Together, we are building a new approach to supporting information workers in the 21st century with integrated, adaptable business management solutions to enable better decision-making, improve productivity and help increase the efficiency of business processes.

Our programs don't require radical change. Our programs require just enhancement and tuning and trying to get better yields on the investments that we and our partners have made. A great example is the fact that we now have 100 business partner innovation centers around the world.

Our priority will always be customer-focused innovation that provides real value for our students and ultimately increases value for our shareholders. By understanding our diverse group of students and their needs, we can successfully target our strategies and ensure that we maximize our investment in innovation and service.

Our plan will help families and businesses cut energy costs now, ... It will make America a world leader in energy efficiency, through our bottomless capacity in innovation and new technology to improve people's lives. We will create traditional and renewable sources of energy without sacrificing the environment and our children's future.

Our Philosophy is very simple. We combine product innovation with quality ingredients and outstanding customer service to create unique, great tasting food products that the whole family loves.

Our second-generation convertible notebook builds upon an incredibly successful platform that has positively impacted one-to-one education computing initiatives, government and businesses on a far greater scale than we had anticipated. We have made our new device more compelling with a stunning 14-inch widescreen, blazing notebook performance, advanced pen capabilities and cost structure that makes it more appealing for mass market use. We are very excited by the promise of what Gateway's innovation brings to the market.

Our state is one of the fastest growing and the most naturally diverse in the United States, ... Our mountains and beaches bring the visitors, and our universities, technology and industries draw the residents. Without clean air the innovation and natural beauty are ruined.

Our goal is to drive growth and innovation in Europe by investing in the three core categories of Ketchup, condiments and sauces; infant nutrition; and meals and snacks.

Our goal has always been to foster industry participation in the usage and development of the Java technology, while preserving a unified platform. The new model achieves that balance while opening participation to anyone and enabling collaboration among the participants. This guarantees far more rapid innovation than ever before possible.

Our goal as a technology supplier is to provide our customers with innovation and value, and as American expands its services with more international flights, this partnership reflects how our two companies are focused on delivering the best global customer service possible.

Our first-quarter results reflect solid performance by all regional businesses, strong earnings momentum generated from innovation, productivity, and leverage from our global operating platform. These results reflect the 19th consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales improvement and each of our four regional businesses delivered higher operating income during the quarter.

Our cooperative has played a significant role in meeting members' expectations in this part of Missouri for 67 years and we will continue to do that in the future. I know that because of the dedication and stewardship of the directors and employees and the servant attitude they bring to the workplace and their willingness to be guided by our core values of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.

Rising inequality is toxic to growth. High levels of inequality exclude people - both as innovators and customers - diminishing both innovation and demand.

Roche is providing innovation. I could not care less about the hundreds of anti high-blood pressure products. This drug looks like it will literally give women a new lease of life.

President Bush is committed to fostering an environment where innovation succeeds and small businesses can flourish.

Organizations have started to create road maps that will enable their transition to a service-oriented architecture. As such, the SAP TechEd events create a community for success by allowing customers, partners and developers to share and accelerate knowledge surrounding SAP NetWeaver while they discover how existing processes and IT landscapes can be transformed into enablers of business innovation and change.

Our mandate is to discover and nurture the brilliance and innovation found within the convergence of animation, gaming and film. In order to best do this, we have also created a summit where the challenges and potential of such innovation can be explored as well as examined by industry professionals, creative entrepreneurs and forward thinking story-tellers. ION encourages the boldness and courage integral to vision. We support creative risk-takers by exhibiting their work and we honor industry veterans who have blazed the trails for them to do so.

Our nation's wireless needs are too often governed by outdated regulations that hinder economic progress and innovation.

Our nation's wireless needs are too often governed by 1970s regulations that hinder economic progress and innovation. We need to re-think our approach to radio spectrum to bring our national policy into the wireless era and ensure that spectrum is available for entrepreneurs, innovators and first responders.

Our legacy of innovation is beginning to return. Customers will see the value of this phone.

Our leadership in growth markets, our innovation and our efficiencies give us real momentum and we expect our strong performance to continue in 2006 and beyond.

Our nation cannot afford to lose its manufacturing innovation edge and the wealth that it generates throughout our economy. ... Strong productivity growth helps America compete in the global economy and is the key to higher wages and better living standards for U.S. workers.

Such a massive government intrusion into how a broadband service like video is marketed, offered and priced would undoubtedly chill the needed innovation and investment necessary to build out capital intensive networks that rely on the marketplace to determine the most economically effective way to provide a return on investment.

Surely every medicine is an innovation, and he that will not apply new remedies, must expect new evils.

My nightmare fear is some congressman is going to seize on this and they're going to pass some laws, ... I can just see people overreacting and doing things that would invade people's privacy or tie up the Internet with so much security nonsense that innovation slows down.

My parents always tried to teach us the best of both, the Chinese ethic of hard work and education and the American ethic of innovation of aspiration.

Mark has a proven track record in driving creativity, innovation and growth. He's an experienced, talented executive and has played an instrumental role in building our business and making the Nike brand as strong as it is today.

I still see huge growth in enterprise computing. In the next 10 years, we will get more innovation for enterprise computing than we have in the last 25 years.

It is critical that the educators and academic programs are recognized for their excellence and innovation in preparing future professionals. Their work not only benefits the overall industry, but it shapes the future of the document management and communications marketplace as well.

Mankind adapts rapidly to innovation, often in spite of itself. We are amazingly adaptable, which is why we survived - our progeny will not only adapt, they will excel.

Manufacturers must streamline the innovation engine with a greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing environment. They must ensure great research converts to competitive products by responding quickly to evolving market needs and do more than increase R&D spending.

I'm impressed with the innovation of the students. They seem to always impress me with their understanding of scientific principles. There is a general love of science and discovery here.

Leapfrog innovation - consistent, constant, ridiculous leapfrog innovation - only happens within a dictatorship. Any time you try to do something really innovative, most people aren't going to understand it until after they experience it. So when you're developing in innovation, you have to be a dictator.

Most new things are not good, and die an early death; but those which push themselves forward and by slow degrees force themselves on the attention of mankind are the unconscious productions of human wisdom, and must have honest consideration, and must not be made the subject of unreasoning prejudice.

To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

The 2006 GSM Association Awards have been specifically designed to showcase the diversity of products and services and the quality, ingenuity and level of innovation that combine to fuel the mobile value chain. Entries this year have again exceeded our highest expectations, reflecting the vibrancy of the mobile industry on a global basis.

The American watercolor scene today is about innovation and energy.

That's the next wave of innovation not the Web page but delivering services through the Internet. This is not your father's Internet.

Microsoft is a monopolist and it engaged in massive anti-competitive practices that harmed innovation and limited consumer choice.

Microsoft has an unparalleled wave of innovation coming this year that will create immense opportunity for our partners. We are very focused on working together with our partners to build their businesses and to increase their profitability, so the Partner Summit gives us the perfect platform to discuss our partner programs and strategies for vertical sectors and to give partners a taste of the upcoming products.

You let me throw the bricks through the front window. You go in at the back and take the swag.

Wind has had tremendous success. We were thrilled to hear that they will take their service to a new level by offering NOW!Imaging technology to their customers. With this, they demonstrate their leadership and innovation once again.

White spaces represent a significant untapped opportunity for new product innovation and unlicensed spectrum use. While we may be able to guess at some of the products that might develop because of this bill, the real benefits will probably derive from those that we can't imagine today. Thankfully, advances in technology have eliminated any real claims of harmful interference by existing licensees in this spectrum band.

Whirlpool is hitting on all cylinders despite a challenging cost environment. You're going to see underlying profitability improve significantly in the near term with new product innovation and easier comparisons.

We continue to believe that the better course is for the government to resist injecting itself into a thriving, dynamic market where investment and innovation are flourishing.

We can only stay a technology leader if we continue to invest in innovation, which we will.

We don't see ourselves competing against another soup. We see ourselves competing in simple meals. Innovation is very, very important to our program.

We enthusiastically support Nintendo's next console because we believe their approach of continual innovation is very much in line with our own strategy of creating unique and innovative games for the next generation of hardware.