Companies like Cisco are promoting idea that the ability to manage these policies can be done in the network efficiently. Other companies are saying that's true, but the network doesn't know what all the policies are and there are natural places from which policies emerge, whether that's the development tools, etc. They're both right. |
Companies that don't understand that these kids are different as consumers, are going to be in deep trouble, too. I mean they have huge power as consumers, much bigger than the baby boom per capita. We really need to wake up and understand. Because it's going to affect the brand, it will affect everything that we know about marketing. |
Consumers benefit from the conventional advantages of flash memory, including the fact that the device does not require batteries or an external power supply. However, we have now introduced even greater storage capacity and a reliable, secure means of storing and sharing everything from data files right through to music and graphics. |
Consumers should also be aware that they don't have to buy the package [of collision and comprehensive coverage]. If your vehicle is older, if you have a good driving record and if there is a low likelihood that it would be totaled in an accident, but a high likelihood of it being stolen, you could buy comprehensive but not collision. |
Contraction is a plan to buy back franchises and essentially put them out of business. We have no interest in contraction as a strategic matter or a bargaining strategy, ... We believe 30 franchises can be healthy given the economic right system. The bottom line is if we don't get the right system, we are at risk of losing franchises. |
Copyright laws are being enforced and upheld in countries all over the world and when you facilitate the illegal file swapping of millions of people around the world, you are subject to those laws. The torrent and torrent tracker is something that points people to various files that make up a copyright that is protected under the law. |
Despite expected revenue declines, our results in July and August exceeded expectations, evidence of our much improved operations, ... However, the dramatic economic downturn since the events of Sept. 11 resulted in an unprecedented loss in September, driven by disproportionate revenue decreases during the last two weeks of the month. |
Despite the one day difference, we expect even greater excitement and participation from our players, sponsors and local community that contribute to the success of the Pro Bowl. Working closely with state and city officials, we look to continue the momentum from last month's game and surrounding events which were hailed as a success. |
Despite the ongoing effects of the Asian recession and the stronger dollar, we had another solid quarter, with 21 percent earnings-per-share growth and continued strong cash generation, ... We remain comfortable with the consensus earnings estimate for 1998 and expect to see earnings per share increase by a further 15 percent in 1999. |
Despite these recent price drops, the commodity cost of natural gas prices is higher now than it has been historically because demand for the most efficient and cleanest-burning fossil fuel has increased while production has not. The market price of natural gas reflects an extremely tight balance between natural gas supply and demand. |
Devan indicated to me in our first telephone conversation that his family wanted him to have options regarding his future. Devan has conveyed to me that he has not made any decisions, only that he wanted to have options. We are communicating daily and will continue to do so. Obviously, we hope Devan decides to remain with our program. |
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Ellsworth comes down here and they're awfully tough. West Salem, we lost a dual match to in a team tournament, and it came down to the last match. We're pretty even with them. Our main push, team-wise, will be with Ellsworth. Whether us and West Salem knock each other and don't do the job against Ellsworth, will determine who wins it. |
European countries were colonial masters of several Muslim lands, and the psychological aspects of that relationship have lived on and on. It's difficult for the Belgians, the Danes, the French - it's difficult for them to believe that these former colonies have a religion that is of consequence. They get a kick out of insulting them. |
Every guy comes in and thinks they're going to play 40 minutes, and after the first game when they don't play as much as they want, you've got to be able to address it and get guys to accept their roles. If selfishness creeps in, teammates can sniff that out pretty quickly. Then all of the sudden the barriers of trust get broken down. |