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We share the benefits of success, ... We haven't got rooms and rooms of corporate people running around full of their own self importance. I value the developers as the key personnel in? this particular organization.

We really have to face up to the fact that we lost some key seats and there really hasn't been an evaluation of that since the election. This was a very loud wake-up call and I think the caucus was awakened,

We really got after it defensively, and I thought that was the key to the game. Our defense was really, really good. When you?re playing hard on defense, it leads to points.

We reached our financial target thanks to continued revenue growth in key businesses, strict control of costs, risks, and capital, and a rigorous focus on core business lines. We have invested in growth businesses and regions during 2005 and will continue to do so.

We ran into a hot team at home, and they're playing really well now, probably better than anybody we've played so far. They've got really good guard play. That's the key --smart players who can shoot the ball and don't make a lot of mistakes.

We're asked by our company to form relationships with elected officials, so that they know who Emerson is and so that we have some open doors and people to communicate with on key concerns.

Yesterday's high now become key resistance. Because the longer term trends all remain up, there are lots of support zones below current prices. The big Nasdaq stocks have been the weak link in the rally, as demonstrated again yesterday by being the only major average to fall.

Yes. MLS has a chance. I want to play professional ball as soon as possible, and I want to be close to my family too. So that could play a key role in my decision.

XM shares have been weak recently, mainly because of expected weakness in a couple of key metrics in 2006.

We have played so many close games this year. We lost some on crazy things and won some on crazy things. I think the key to it is we've been in so many, that nothing surprises us anymore.

We have a wonderful physical plant in place. The key is to focus on the consumer and what they want and not get enamored with the technology. If we focus on the consumer, we should see all the technologies as opportunities.

When you get to local issues, it's all about problem-solving for the community, and he's a person who'd be willing to do that, to transcend political party lines. That willingness is the key to success.

We've signed some key free agents that are really going to help out at Double and Triple-A, especially Double-A.

We've seen some selling earlier this week, but a good number will show the general strength of the U.S. economy and help the dollar. Payrolls will be the key indicator as far as the Fed is concerned.

We've seen globally that women's education is a key indicator for development, and it's extremely important for us as we look at the overall development of an area. Women play a vital role in the family and community, and for them to make informed decisions about household and family and community matters, they need equal access to education.

We have had a few key errors that have allowed the other teams to score runs. We have only been outside for four games (before last Wednesday) ... so I have to believe that with more time playing on a dirt field that we will fine-tune the defense and we will eliminate those errors.

We have restored the volume growth momentum of our domestic beer company. We are in the process of restoring revenue per barrel growth through the implementation of our 2006 price plan, and are working to restore cost stability through a number of cost reduction programs. With our substantial leadership position and competitive advantages in domestic beer and our important strategic positions in key high growth markets internationally, we are confident we will restore our profit growth in 2006(1) and beyond.

We have repositioned ourselves in a fiercely competitive global economy. Creativity is the key word.

The fact of the matter is, if there's anybody focused on the past, it's the Democrats. They've had eight years and they haven't dealt with the key problems,

We've stayed above some key support levels right now, despite the news, so that's a good thing.

We have six seniors that just play off each other as one. We don't have one key guy. We're going to have to play some defense.

We have six key guys and our six play well every night.

The reality is that we have a history with Gore and have worked with him on many issues. There are people in the Bush camp who don't seem to grasp tech issues, and they have sent out some signals I'm not comfortable with. Gore really understands the essence of the industry, and I think his appointees to key places would reflect that understanding.

There is no doubt that the talks are now biting on the key issues that now confront us across all the areas of concern.

When I turned the key on, I was so nervous. I didn't know whether I turned it on or not. Then I didn't know how to start it because it didn't have a push button like your conventional bikes do.

The productivity number is key toward determining whether the economy can show some stabilization. We've seen weakening numbers, which hasn't helped, but there is no inflation story to talk about here.

The producer price numbers on Wednesday and the productivity number on Friday are the most important events we have ahead of the Fed meeting. There's still some uncertainty in the market about what the Fed will do and those numbers will be key to figuring that out.

We're just trying to get it to another level. We've been working a lot on defense, playing a lot of really tough competition is the key to it. We're starting to hit our stride. That's our 20th game. We didn't come out focused against LCA. A couple of guys had some things going on outside of basketball, some distractions. It really cost us.

We're just trying to find their key players and figure out what to do to stop them.

The population of (Maine) is such that there are not a whole lot of kids out there to begin with. Timing is the key thing. We're fortunate that we have some real elite ones here now. Both Greg and Derek have had fabulous careers.

What we do know is that the Muslim press heard and reported him saying that he looks forward to normalized relations, that Jews and Muslims need to bridge the gap between them, and that Jews suffered from the Holocaust. That to me is a key victory for us.

What we do costs an enormous amount of money: Iraq , Katrina, Rita. In order to pay for all that, we need to perform in the key demo. It's how we make our money. It's how the broadcasts are sold.

We have a senior dominated group and we are not expecting a lot of surprises. The key to our success this year will be based on how our four through six runners perform. All of the runners have been training on their own this summer and have done a good job keeping us informed of their progress.

We have a schedule of IPO preparations. One of its key elements is meeting investors. I have already held dozens of one-on-one meetings and more large ones. So, we are working with investors and preparing to consolidate our subsidiaries. We are on schedule, and I assume we will proceed with the IPO according to the plan.

We have identified services as one of the key strategic areas to drive our business momentum and growth. We are expanding what is already a robust collection of services offerings.

We're looking forward to the second half of our district schedule. We have got to be the best 2-5 team in any district. A couple of key hits and we could very well be 6-1 in the district right now.

We're having fun with each other and we're having fun with the game. I think that's the key at this point.

This puts entertainment officially on the map as a key market for the company.

This project is an exciting opportunity for us. Our ability to self perform much of the work is key to meeting this very challenging schedule.

When he is swinging the ball well, we are a much better team. His approach at the plate has been really good and that's the key to being a quality hitter.

We had better balance in New York. That was the key to winning.

We had better balance and that was the key to winning. The other guys just scored more and played better. If we can continue with that kind of balance we'll play well here.

We had been busting (Edmonds) in with fastballs a lot through the years, and in key situations,

We had a very interesting and positive discussion, and I appreciate the opportunity to meet with several of the key staff members of the governor's staff, ... A few weeks ago I stood with the governor when I spoke about present events and nuclear strategy, and my impression is we share very compatible views.

When the joint venture was formed in 2003, we had three key objectives: First, to establish a substantial presence in China, the world's fastest growing market; second, to create a resource capable of building enterprise-class, cutting-edge switching and routing products faster than we could deliver on our own; and third, to capitalize on a rapidly growing pool of engineering talent. We are extremely pleased with Huawei-3Com's performance, and its potential for continued growth.

We might be in for a pause after the recent gains. We're waiting to see when rising interest rates have an impact. Higher rates in the U.S. are the key -- if the U.S. falters, the rest of the world will falter, too.

We met with some of our key Hispanic employees last week and were assured they understood how important it was to milk the cows.

When I hear his key in the lock at night my heart starts to beat faster. I'm just so happy he's coming home. We have so much fun.

The price point is certainly an impressive value statement, ... I think the going assumption is you have to pay about $10 a month to be involved in a gaming community like this, so to offer a one time fee of $49.99 is going to make it a lot less challenging for kids or teens to get permission to play. I think it's a key price point position.

Top performance in both depends on two key elements: maximizing potential and overcoming the barriers to achieving goals.

We need to move the ball better than the last three years, use our quickness as an advantage. I expect to be competitive in our conference. We need to win some key away games.

When we started the 125-pound weight class, I think we were down 24 points and Turner still had five wrestlers. The key wins were the ones when we were head-to-head with Turner. When you look at the end of the day, all the matches throughout the day worked into the final outcome. I take that, and I appreciate that, but the way the team played for the championship was really good.

When Wagoner took over for GM North America, he essentially implied that it was all on his shoulders now. By taking on that role, he took full responsibility for North America, where the key issues are. And things have only gotten worse.

When the time comes to perform, I want to be there and be one of the key guys contributing to the success of the team.

When the size of the aircraft orders is so big, the economics of the engine prices being offered by GE would've been a key factor in determining the orders.

There are two key challenges to the U.S. market: one is Fed policy -- and it's still our concern that the Fed will be increasing rates this side of Christmas; secondly, it's the slowing corporate earnings outlook. Although corporate earnings are still probably going to rise, I think there's a concern that numbers may come in below consensus and drive the markets down.

We made a lot of unforced errors. But I'm really happy about how the girls pushed through it all and won the match. But the key was the fact that we were able to take advantage of their errors and take control of the momentum. When they make an error, we wanted to take advantage of it and we did.

We made a lot of mental mistakes tonight. Unfortunately, the games we lost tonight were because we made poor decisions at key moments.

We're giving Jerome a key to the city. Jimmy Kimmel wanted one, but we said no.

We're gifted with the privilege of being so deep, and we knew that would help us through state with everybody who can come off the bench and make key shots.

We're simply asking, 'Hayward, are you going to give us a key to the gate?' and he won't tell us. Unfortunately the only way we can get him to talk is to file a legal action and get him to the table.

We're showing flashes of brilliance. The key now is to sustain it. People are excited about us in town. I hear about it all the time when I'm out there in the community. But it won't mean a thing if we can't keep it going.

We're shocked because we have high expectations for ourselves. The biggest key is to get everybody involved and play together.

We're looking at every point in the process, from scheduling to post-discharge care, because our data shows that hospitals who manage their key service lines in this manner are successful in collaborating with their medical staff. That performance-based collaboration is the key to improving all aspects of performance, including reducing implant costs.

We're looking at a somewhat flat start to the week. Oil prices look set to play a key role in directing equities.

We're committed to employing local talent to provide high-quality customer service at Sovereign. As we grow the call center will serve as another key touch point in building our relationship with customers and better serving their needs.

We're not changing anything. I learned that years ago. The key always for us is can we stop their inside people and get some boards and kick it out? By the looks of it, they'll transition, and so will we.

like a three-dimensional chess game. . . . The key is that the messages not be too far apart.

Like any economy there are business cycles and these will occur in China like they do anywhere else. The key for us is going to be our position in large, low cost assets...that we can manage through those times. The fact is that growth continues in China ,

Life is the car, your heart is the key and God is the chauffeur.

Like all Chrysler branded products, a key component of the Chrysler 300's success is the fact that it is competitively priced and offers exceptional value in its segment, ... The Great American Package is further proof of our commitment to provide a vehicle with elegant design, inspired engineering and exceptional value.

Like every team, you go through these transitions. The key is coming out of it and going in the right direction.

Let prayer be the key of the day, and the bolt of the night

Life is a creative endeavor. It is active, not passive. We are the yeast that leavens our lives into rich, fully baked loaves. When we experience our lives as flat and lackluster, it is our consciousness that is at fault. We hold the inner key that turns our lives from thankless to fruitful. That key is "Blessing.

Make no mistake: given the dearth of black suppliers in key areas such as panel beating, tow-truck operators and the like, the charter targets will not be easily reached.

Make no mistake about it, these cleverly disguised provisions will torpedo key disclosure requirements for so-called 'stealth PACS.'

Major projects lead to a variety of reactions in the beginning, but once they are launched the reactions become positive. Infrastructure is a key part of energy security.

Luke is the best freshman libero in the country. He'll be a key player for us.

Luis pitched a super in the first game. We got some key hits and one helpful error from them to help put the five runs up in the third inning.

Major League Baseball is fortunate to have a man of Jimmie Lee's experience, intellect and dedication already on board to handle such a complex and important position as the chief of our baseball operations. Over the years, he has demonstrated considerable skill in working through the labyrinth of our minor league system. I have great confidence that he will be an enormous success in this key position.

Macs still present a price premium on the consumer side. That will always be an issue to many consumers. However, for those where technology and differentiation by innovation is the key purchasing factor, this certainly does remove that obstacle.

made the decision that unity is the key to our success.

(Maddox has) made the decision that unity is the key to our success,

Let them know who may be contacting them, and briefly outline the key elements you would like them to respond to. That way, your references will be able to respond with relevant information.

Let them know they hold the key to the 22,000 jobs.

(Losing three key players) was a blessing in disguise.

Losing Grant was a key in this game. Dan was nervous out there and made an error early on, but then he made 3-4 great plays. He didn't give us the offense Grant would have, but we didn't expect him to. He came in and played defense the way we wanted.

Lori and Gina are key members of our leadership team and are instrumental in helping chart a course of continued success.

Love is everything. It is the key to life, and its influences are those that move the world.

Looper is important to our bullpen. Can it be a good bullpen? Yes, if somebody else steps up if he isn't what we expect him to be right away. The key is getting him to do the things he needs to be doing.

Many of the success stories people have shared with me over the years focus on how homeownership has been the key to their financial security. I'm confident these essays will inspire millions of renters to work toward their first home and millions of current homeowners to consider second homes or investment properties as a road to building financial freedom.

Many parents want a magic bullet to keep their kids safe, but kids can usually find a way around this parental control software. In protecting kids, the key element is education and getting parents involved.

Share prices had been softer due mainly to a rise in the value of the yen against the dollar, which was caused by Fukui's comments but some investors chased bargains later, pushing the NIKKEI index above the key 16,000 level.

Scott Jackson's an easy gut to take for granted when things are going good because he does everything well. He logs a lot of ice time and he's such a key part of any of our successes.

Scoring runs has been the key for our season. You can see we're not scoring runs efficiently. It doesn't matter how great your defense looks. You've got to produce runs. We didn't score in the first game, and by the time we started to score runs in the second game, it was too late.

Scoring on that first possession was key because of the emotion that goes into this game.

Set-top boxes may not have the coolness factor of MP3 players or digital televisions. But growth is steady, and key developments like MPEG-4 and IPTV make this a particularly important period in the market.

Settings are obviously important - and as a writer, you have to respect what was real at the time of the story you're writing. But the real key to success lies in finding the right characters to carry that story.

Seamlessness is key to the live strategy. There's a significant opportunity for revenue growth through advertising as it pertains to software as a service.

Seamlessness is key to the live strategy, ... There's a significant opportunity for revenue growth through advertising as it pertains to software as a service.