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Our gaming and magazine businesses continue to perform very well whilst the television business is working its way through a difficult period,

Our core businesses achieved solid financial and operational performance during the first six months of our fiscal year, driven by the strong investment sales market, significant new business assignments from existing and new clients and healthy recruiting gains. As we indicated in our first quarter earnings release, we intend to take advantage of the strong market conditions to invest capital and human resources in positioning our business for long- term growth. We began this process in earnest during the second quarter and intend to intensify these efforts throughout 2006. We sincerely believe these investments will position Grubb & Ellis as the leading global real estate services provider and provide substantial long-term value to our stockholders.

Overall inflation remains quite benign. Companies selling to consumers and businesses have limited pricing power.

Overall, we achieved solid results in 2005, with strong income growth in our tobacco businesses partially offset by weaker results in food.

Overall, the signs that the Fed's starting to see the economy pick up in the future will serve as a positive for the tech sector, ... Also, the low rates are going to encourage businesses to starting investing in technology to add to their business.

Overall, I believe our results are better than what most people anticipated. We were able to do well because, across the board, our businesses are doing well.

Overall I am pleased with the quarter. All of our core businesses performed well, our key development projects are on track and our marketing group enjoyed another great quarter.

Our typical customers are small businesses and business professionals.

Our two growth businesses have been music and games so if you could do acquisitions that accelerate that I wouldn't rule it out.

Our traditional wood businesses showed good strength during the first quarter growing both in margin and volume. This counteracted a more difficult U.S. export situation and helped us to achieve net income only slightly below last year.

Our whole private equity business has been aimed at what I would call a real economy -- businesses that are pretty stable, having good cash flows and businesses that are not buffeted by changes in economic conditions.

Our beer and food businesses grew in 2005 as a result of effective brand building and strong innovation, well above the rest of our portfolio and we are looking to these businesses to increase our growth rate, allowing us to generate internal sources of funding for future business opportunities.

Our balance sheet and cash flows are strong and many legacy financial and legal issues have been resolved. After a thorough review of strategic options with our board of directors, we have determined that separating into three independent companies is the best approach to enable these businesses to achieve their full potential.

Our balanced, broad-based businesses delivered strong results once again in 2005, in line with our expectations.

Our businesses share a passion for quality products and ethical values, so this is a very natural fit.

Our businesses performed well overall in the fourth quarter, although trading results were disappointing.

Our businesses continue to perform well on all fronts, and we are encouraged by the results posted in the second quarter,

Our businesses are quite diverse, and there's no single item that would make or break us. This was a broad-based gain, with every major business contributing.

Our businesses are now in an excellent position for continuous further growth and success, thanks to the efforts of an incredible group of creative, talented, passionate and committed people. I have no doubt that the increasing momentum of MTV Networks Asia Pacific will continue to roll on and rock youth culture more than ever around the region.

Our businesses are increasingly aware you can't just sell to the United States. You have to establish yourself here. I'm encouraging New Zealand businesses to set themselves up in Tucson.

Our businesses are increasingly aware you can't just sell to the United States, ... You have to establish yourself here. I'm encouraging New Zealand businesses to set themselves up in Tucson.

Our businesses are continuing to perform as expected. The turnaround is on track.

Our broad base of businesses continued to deliver solid results in the first quarter.

Our branch performance reinforces the notion that we have developed a well-oiled network of businesses that can capitalize on these market conditions. We're very excited about the potential for the branch division.

Rising energy costs aside, the key difference between today and a year ago is the fact that businesses have far more confidence in future economic conditions, and this gives executives comfort when signing new leases.

Rising benefit costs are cutting into already lean corporate profits. This may cause businesses to further delay additional hiring, which is critical to boosting the sluggish economy.

RIM is still trying to get businesses to buy into the value of paying extra money for an additional server.

Remember that if this is a deal that we end up finalizing, that this company will want to maximize the use of the Toll Road. They will be eager to have local businesses involved.

Recycling can be expensive for small businesses. There are usually ways they can do it, but for some businesses it's unrealistic.

Reform is critical if we are to encourage businesses to offer a pension benefit now, while many workers still have time to build for their retirement. Without reform, more workers will be forced to rely on Social Security, which is already facing financial difficulty.

Reed Elsevier has long been recognized as a leader in using technology to strategically build its business, while Microsoft has been at the forefront in helping publishing businesses find solutions to the fundamental changes that are required in the new digital era. Together, we've charted a new course that will provide Reed Elsevier with significant competitive advantages as the company continues the fast-paced growth of its online properties.

Record high gas prices are burning holes in peoples; pockets and harming our economy. They are squeezing everyone, farmers and truckers, small businesses and families. When oil prices rise, the prices of all goods increase. That's why the Administration has to step up and take action.

Really what it is is focusing on businesses that are core to our strategic plan. These lines of businesses, although profitable ... would thrive better with a company that is more focused in those areas.

Reinforcing their traditional businesses -- regional jets and corporate jets -- makes a lot of sense. It's familiar turf, they know the customers, and there's much less risk than trying to attack a market that's got two entrenched competitors.

Regulatory failings mean that the cost of breaking the law is far below that of obeying it - businesses are happier to pay fines than to control pollution.

Reliance stock was volatile but sentiment appears to be positive. We see strength in Reliance's core businesses of oil exploration, refinery and petrochemicals.

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

Our quality of life is taking a beating. We're going to lose people and lose businesses if we don't work on improving the area.

Organizations are vulnerable to IT attacks because security patches are issued too frequently for businesses to safely test and deploy throughout the organization in a timely fashion.

Parking is in such high demand that any disturbance is going to have an effect. They're unavoidable projects, but most businesses have to build a number of contingencies into their business plan.

Paul and Sarah Edwards are truly deserving of this award and recognition. Their books, talks and consulting have spawned thousands of new businesses across the nation and created a whole new class of small business owners working from home.

Our market-leading products and businesses strong results, led by double-digit growth in medical products.

Our major businesses contributed to the improved results in 2005. I expect the company to continue on a positive trajectory with an equally strong performance in 2006.

Our main goals are to protect people and the environment, so we're focusing our efforts on safely recovering the oil and minimizing impact to the environment and other businesses in the area. We're responding as aggressively as the weather conditions safely permit.

Our online businesses have performed very well over the past several years, with consistent double-digit sales growth rates and improving profitability. To maintain the momentum, we recognize we need to invest to better serve additional customers who want to shop online for the type of fashion merchandise we sell, especially as Macy's and Bloomingdale's expand their store presence nationwide. We are very serious about capitalizing on this opportunity.

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

People keep trying to wring more uses out of the old form factors, the old PCs. I'm somewhat skeptical about their ability to really drive into new markets at this point, ... A lot of these ideas have been around for a long time. IBM had a tablet PC, the Word Pad, out several years ago with limited success, and a lot of people are working on better ways of connecting businesses and consumers to business. I think they've demonstrated some really strong uses, but they're more evolutionary than revolutionary, at this point.

Succession, use of outside boards, managing communication -- all of those are related to family businesses as well as private businesses.

Steve has a good reputation for turning businesses around and creating value for shareholders. His short tenure is surprising and cannot bode well for the share price in the short term.

Staying on the current alignment would have less impact on surrounding businesses and properties.

State government and industry officials are searching for ways to stimulate California's business climate. Offering at-risk businesses a rate incentive is a proven approach to achieving this important objective.

State and local leaders advocate treating businesses equally whether they sell goods in a local store, on the phone, or over the Internet. Federal legislation should not create a protected class of taxpayers at the expense of Main Street and other taxpayers.

SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition helps small business owners easily manage and analyze data - dramatically reducing the time required to launch vital e-commerce and line-of-business applications. This new bundle option reaffirms Affinity's position as central resource center for small businesses operating online.

Sprint Easy Office levels the playing field for small and medium-sized businesses by allowing them to enjoy the benefits of a robust mobile messaging tool without having to make a significant investment in IT support and equipment. As a part of our alliance relationship, Sprint and IBM have partnered to help businesses extend their workplace with a collaborative tool that is easy to use.

Spread the burden evenly and require businesses in Texas, where we have a very favorable business environment to pay more of their fair share.

Some of the greatest businesses operating from a deeper purpose have a real commitment to service, like Four Seasons, Joie de Vivre hotels, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue.

Some integration of businesses and coverage areas should help raise efficiency and profitability.

That can be a good tax planning tool for small businesses - especially if you get a computer or something that you were planning to buy (in the coming year anyway),

That benefits businesses on (U.S.) 72 because they'll drive by and hopefully stop on their way to downtown. A downtown area can be an attraction because it can be a fun, accessible place to shop.

That doesn't surprise me. These are businesses catering to the new ethnic enclaves.

Tex Tech is a global company that chose to grow its business in Maine and we appreciate their dedication to the state. Maine's businesses will continue to succeed on a global level because of the talent and hard work of our workforce.

My seven-year-old daughter knows old songs and how the neighborhoods got their names. There are little things: Businesses receive blessings from Hawaiian priests before opening, and everyone's kids have their debut luau. You can't really get through a day without doing something Hawaiian.

My view is that innovation has declined in the everyday processes that businesses tinker with incrementally as they try to become more productive over time.

Many farms and agricultural businesses are a total loss,

Locating our headquarters close to our businesses in the Midwest will significantly enhance the lines of communications within the company and increase the overall effectiveness of our operations.

Local search listings typically rely on geography when, in fact, there are several other factors that influence whether or not a particular merchant meets a consumer's criteria. If a consumer searches for a kitchen contractor in LA, he'll have to sort through hundreds of listings. But most of them won't be relevant either because they don't do the kind of work he's looking for or they're not seeking new clients at that moment. Our goal is to connect consumers with relevant businesses that want phone leads. Our refined search results will drive more targeted leads to merchants, who then provide new revenue for Internet publishers.

Linux will not show up in some businesses where a system has to be up 24-7 - businesses that have traditionally used systems from companies like Tandem and Sequent,

Like many businesses in the community, the Home Depot maintains a policy of non-solicitation at its stores by individuals and organizations not affiliated with our company. In the interest of safety and convenience, our policy prohibits people from loitering or otherwise creating or causing safety risks to our associates and customers.

Like so many businesses and families uprooted by Hurricane Katrina, the Hornets were forced to leave New Orleans while the city recovers from this tragedy,

I won't stand for a gas supplier leaning on a local station to hike prices, ... Consumers and businesses are already paying more than ever before for gas. They don't need gas prices hiked even more by somebody trying to make a fast buck.

I think clearly the pressures will fall heaviest on the products and geographic regions not producing sufficient profitability. It's unlikely the technology business will have any heavy hits. It's growing quite nicely. But some of their mature businesses might.

I think only time will tell. A lot of these businesses are relatively new. It'll be interesting to see how many of the stores are still here in five years.

I tell businesses there's good news and bad news. There's a labor shortage, and it's going to get worse.

I think if you look at the commonalities between eBay, PayPal and OpenTable, all three are businesses that built a network in a vertical. Network effect businesses are very attractive businesses.

I think if you had $70 oil, and the Fed were to continue to raise interest rates to fight inflation, that could cause a problem, ... I think there's a certain breaking point where that the price of energy alone is so high that it changes the psychology of both businesses and consumers. I think $80 would probably break the back.

It has become our main publication. I think there are thousands of female-owned businesses out there that have not gotten enough recognition. It is gratifying to see a publication like this starting to fill that niche.

I think he (the owner) was going into one of the businesses that are located at that address. He left it running. The perpetrator saw it as an opportunity.

I think GE is going to go back to its core businesses and refocus on them. The company has been growing very strongly. We expect the growth to continue despite a very soft economy. I think at the end of the day they'll wash their hands and move on.

I strongly believe that American farmers and businesses can compete with anyone in the world if they are given a level playing field.

I think it will have a positive effect on all the (downtown) businesses by drawing more consumers and by creating a beautiful project that's replacing some blighted properties. I believe it will stimulate additional growth in that area.

I think more businesses are recognizing the economic value of having the arts as part of town life. It's exploding. It's a very exciting development and a testament to how vibrant the arts community is.

I think money is absolutely being wasted, ... Louisiana workers and Louisiana businesses are not being used.

I think it would bring in more businesses down here, probably bring in more competition.

I think looking at restoration from a purely (environmental) standpoint may mean tearing people's houses and businesses down. We have to look at a financial impact; when we look at environment only, where we've been for the last 20 years, it doesn't necessarily work.

Judith and Mannequin Madness exemplify how small businesses are striving to incorporate technology to streamline processes, improve productivity and compete on a global scale. As large technology vendors such as Intel pave the way for the development of products that precisely fit the needs of small businesses, SBTI will continue promoting programs to create awareness and educate small enterprises to understand the critical importance of technology.

Judges selected Pay By Touch as the winner in this category for bringing an innovative business solution that allows smaller and mid-sized businesses to compete on equal footing with larger businesses -- as well as for their ability to offer this solution to customers around the world. Pay By Touch is combining its technology expertise with business insight to help their clients innovate on important business issues and realize real efficiencies.

Just because bar codes are used extensively in distribution centers does not mean RFID will be. Businesses are beginning to discover business value in places where they cannot use bar coding, which will be the force that moves RFID forward.

It is crucial that businesses and consumers apply the same prudence when making online transactions as they have when they make traditional commercial transactions.

It is clear to us that China is making huge strides to become the dominant economy in the Pacific Rim, and we thought this trip would be a good opportunity for Whatcom County businesses to network with similar Chinese companies.

It is difficult to attract new businesses to a city if there are not enough skilled workers to employ. It is much more difficult to attract new people if there are no jobs immediately available, ... What smaller cities are accomplishing in this economy is truly amazing.

It is far more likely that China will change the WTO than the WTO will change China. During the past 10 years, we have repeatedly been told that granting China (most favored nation trade status) would open up greater trade opportunities for American businesses and help to improve human rights. Both of these claims have proven to be unfounded.

I think this is an innovative solution that has come from the business community to address the problem of low-income businesses and workers who are without health insurance.

I'm sure businesses have been affected, but they are very positive and very patient.

I'm hearing this a lot -- affordable housing. That's a serious problem, and it shows when businesses are trying to recruit (people) to come here.

Most of these businesses are growing between 8 and 15 percent.

The $200 billion remodeling industry is almost exclusively small businesses that operate in local communities. And we can now confirm that money spent on remodeling stays local.

The 2007 release is the productivity breakthrough that customers have been asking for. Today, we're revealing new products in the Microsoft Office system and a number of new options that provide customers with flexibility in how they purchase our products. That's great news for businesses eager to provide their workers with the best productivity tools possible for information management and collaboration.

The ability to help businesses deliver SMS communications to their customers easily and cost-effectively is a key factor of our passion and growth.

The acquisitions we have made in our fee-based businesses over the past few years have allowed us to achieve our earnings objectives, while maintaining high returns, despite the pressure on the net interest margin.

The acquisition of the Marconi businesses has a compelling strategic logic and is a robust financial case. As fixed and mobile services converge, our customers will substantially benefit from this powerful combination.